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Jul 30 2010

13 Tips For A Better Workout

If you are one of the minority of people who regularly go to a gym for exercise, then congratulations! It means you have the right priorities and terrific discipline. But it’s fair to say that at times, even for committed exercisers, motivation often flags, and there are days when it requires a Herculean effort just to put on your workout clothes and walk through the gym doors.

Here are 13 ways to make your exercise routine a little easier.

Avoid the mirrors.
Create your own personal gym mix CDs or playlists, and listen to them as you work out.
Think of someone who irritates you.
Drink a bottle of water or juice on your way to the gym.
Think you can and you will.
Turn off the TV when exercising.
Work out with a friend.
Wear the right shoes for the right class.
Set a short-term workout goal.
Whenever you feel as if you’re out of steam, hire a trainer.
Change your routine every three to four weeks.
Work out during the least crowded hours.
Invent a competition with the person on the next treadmill.

Get the full details of 13 Tips for a Better Workout at Reader’s Digest.

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Aug 28 2008

Can Weight Gain Affect Sexual Response?

David L. Katz, MD, sorts out the healthy, the harmful, and the hype.

Dear Dr. Katz:

I’ve put on a lot of pounds recently, and sex seems less pleasurable. Can weight gain affect my sexual response?

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Aug 20 2008

Staying Young With The 14-Day Plan

Traditionally, the medical community has focused on reversing the acute illnesses associated with aging—cancer, heart disease and stroke. But to add serious, high-quality years to your life—years when your body continues to work at its peak level—you have to lower your risk for all diseases. And the only way to do that is by slowing the aging of cells.

Rather than treating your body as a disposable product, this 14-day plan will teach you to take care of it in a way that keeps it performing like new. The following two weeks of tips, quizzes, shopping lists and action steps will prepare your mind and body to make lasting changes.

Why 14 days? Because that’s how long it takes for many healthy behaviors to become healthy habits.

Get the full details of The 14-Day Plan to Staying Young at Oprah.com.

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Jun 26 2008

31 Simple Ways To Prevent Cancer

Small changes to inoculate yourself against the Big C.

Consider this number: 10 million. That’s how many cases of cancer are diagnosed worldwide each year. Now consider this number: 15 million. That’s how many cases of cancer the World Health Organization estimates will be diagnosed in the year 2020—a 50 percent increase—if we don’t get our act together.

Most cancers don’t develop overnight or out of nowhere. Cancer is largely predictable, the end result of a decades-long process, but just a few simple changes in your daily life can significantly reduce your risk. Here are 31 great tips:

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Jan 1 2008

11 Smart Ideas To Lose Weight

It’s the start of another year, and you probably have the best of intentions for losing that extra weight. This year, make good on your promises to maintain a healthier lifestyle. These simple fitness and diet tips will motivate and inspire you to lose those pounds—and keep them off!