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Are you hooked on my printable workouts yet? If so, make sure you keep up with them using this simple trick. If you keep your iPod with you at the gym, just tape your printout to the music player. If it’s an interval program for the elliptical... 

Latest study suggests, the risk of having a child with Autism is high with pregnancy complications and late deliveries. Researchers say that with the increase in age, the role of the father may also be important.The study appears in the British Journal... 

Vegetarians have a lower risk of developing a cancer when compared to meat-eater. This was confimed in a study done over 60,000. Dr Naomi Allen, an epidemiologist at Oxford University lead the study with colleagues from the UK and New Zealand. The research... 

It’s been a while since we asked about a topic that often seems to get readers riled up: Drug-industry gifts to doctors. We like the subject because it draws comments from all sides. “Getting free meals and all-expense-paid trips to conferences... 

Celebrities are coming out swinging for this year’s Wimbledon tennis tournament, which takes place through July 5 in London. Curiously, there was lots of eye candy in the stands in the form of Hollywood actors. Can you guess which hot male celebrities... 

I first said “yeah” to Yakult because I love saying the word “Yakult.” I also love probiotics to promote healthy digestion. Plus, this probiotic drink comes in cute little bottles about the size of a shot glass, so it seemed like... 

I began taking swim lessons early, once I overcame my deep fear of water (I thought sharks could live in pools – I was 3-years old and quite irrational). Now, I love swimming and count it as one of my favorite forms of cardio. This Summer, I plan... 

On a hot day, anything frozen feels like a special treat. My daughters are both big fans of hibiscus tea, so I thought I would concoct a popsicle featuring the herbal brew. My experiment paid off: the entire family loved them. These popsicles are simple... 

The H1N1 flu (or, if you prefer, swine flu) continues to rattle around the globe. Here’s an update: Buenos Aires has declared a health emergency . There have been 26 confirmed swine flu deaths in Argentina, though the actual toll may be higher,... 

Swimming against the corporate tide, Wal-Mart yesterday sent an open letter to President Obama supporting a federal mandate that would require most employers to contribute to their workers’ health-insurance coverage. Here’s the letter that...