The Dukan diet, which is a huge success in France, is coming to America. Dr. Pierre Dukan, a 69-year-old neurologist whose books have already sold millions of copies and been translated into 14 languages. Inspired by both the Atkins diet and Weight Watchers, Pierre Dukan created a diet which he believes is better since...
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Michigan high schools star basketball player who collapsed on the court after making a game-winning shot apparently died of an enlarged heart. The forensic pathologist in Ottawa county, Michigan ruled Wes Leonard suffered cardiac arrest due to his enlarged heart. Leonard, a star athlete at Fennville High, died Thursday night just after making the...
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The following workouts are proven to be the most heart-pumping, sweat-producing, and consequently most efficient calorie-burning and weight-loss-inducing exercises out there. Do one, or a combination of many, regularly, and watch the weight fall off. Kickboxing: 800 calories per hour Kickboxing offers a great full-body workout because it requires you to use every major...
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Giving stroke patients Prozac soon after the event could help their recovery from paralysis, a study has found. Researchers discovered more improvement in movement and greater independence after three months in patients taking the antidepressant (also known as fluoxetine), compared to placebo. The Lancet Neurology study was based on research on 118 patients in...
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Environmental Working Group (EWG) analyzed the labels of 173 unique bottled water products and company websites to determine if companies disclose information on where water comes from, how or if their water is treated, and whether the results of purity testing are revealed. The nonprofit also looked at how effective (and advanced) any water...
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