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Tough Mudder, CrossFit, boot camp, Zumba, and spin class what do all of these workouts have in common? They are short, social ways to get exercise, infused with a spirit of competition! And they were huge for 2012 going into 2013! “Everything [this year] is about making fitness fun,” said Jenna Autuori-Dedic, senior fitness editor […]
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Does it surprise you to hear that heart disease is responsible for approximately 600,000 American deaths each year? How about the fact that many can go years without being diagnosed with the “silent killer” known as heart disease? What if you knew that even young, healthy, fit soldiers are at risk? A surprising study reveals […]
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To currently diagnose an autistic child, clinicians must monitor that child for hours to measure their behavior. However, a genetic test, which examines a set of markers in the blood, could make diagnosis faster and more efficient. A study from Children’s Hospital Boston has discovered a new method for differentiating between kids with autism spectrum […]
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Recent findings, uncovered in a study at the University of California, Davis, confirms that children given probiotics to promote “good” bacteria in the intestine and aid digestion, may develop fewer skin issues. The study primarily focused on those at risk of eczema, a common skin condition experienced by one in five infants. During the study, […]
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With the recent tragedy in Newtown, there have been questions asked about post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, and if these poor children are at risk. PTSD is known as an anxiety disorder and can affect anyone who has seen or experienced a traumatic event. The common causes of PTSD include war, rape, terrorism, physical assault, and […]
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