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Here's Why Fat Ladies are Phat
Women with "pear-shaped figures" are at lower risk for heart and metabolic diseases say scientists at Oxford University's Badonkadonk Institute (not the name on the endowment).
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The 7 Tools You Need to Actually Stick With Your "Get In Shape" Resolution
If hitting the gym hasn't already gotten old, it will by next week, and you're going to need some (stylish) motivation to keep pushing through that fifth mile or third set. Here is the gear to invest in—one for each day of the week you're supposed to be working out.
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Santa Gets Off His Fat Ass and Tries to Slim Down!
Guest blogger Neal Pollack has been a satirist (Vanity Fair), a sexologist (Nerve.com), and a cultural anthropologist (McSweeney's). Here, Pollack will explore all the wild, weird, and noteworthy stories you may have missed.
moreThe Germiest Places in Your Life
Congratulations: You ducked swine flu. But that doesn't mean you should ditch the Purell. Try though you might to live a sterile life, you simply can't escape the covert dirt. "It's estimated that 65 percent of colds are caught in your home," says Dr. Philip Tierno...
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Prescription-Free Antidrepessants
Right now, the only people feeling upbeat are the consultants hired to do layoffs. But before you reach for the high-powered happy pills, try these natural mood-boosters.
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The Secret to Whiter Teeth
You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on veneers if you want a brighter smile. Here, a list of the most efficient methods to achieve one.
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The Best Wrist-Saving Mouse Pad
Most mouse pads that promise to spare you from carpal tunnel syndrome are brightly colored monstrosities that feel like Dr. Scholl's gel insoles. But this one from Design Within Reach ($35, dwr.com) actually comes with some style: The slim, nonslip aluminum base is unobtrusive, and the wrist pad made of wool felt provides support—without drawing attention to its functionality.
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How To Avoid the Office Strain
Sitting at your desk can screw up your body in many ways—and slouching in your chair sure doesn't help. Here's how to spare yourself some on-the-job stress.
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Meal-Replacement Shakes
If you're trying to drop a few pounds before Speedo season, your best bet is not portion control or a daily treadmill routine but replacement shakes, those premixed meal substitutes that had their heyday in the nineties. Here's how to drink them without feeling like a Jenny Craig devotee.
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The Slacker Workout
The fact that you haven't broken a sweat since college doesn't justify continued bum behavior. Here's how to get fit, no matter what's been holding you back.
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