Week 30
Taking a Break and Re-Evaluating Goals

Last week I gave myself a birthday present -- a break from my efforts to watch my food and exercise.  I indulged and enjoyed myself and, at the end of the week, I was more than ready to get back to my improved habits and focus again on my goals.
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Ten Tips For Avoiding Road Rage
No matter how irritating another driver may be, you should avoid letting road rage cloud your judgment. Here are some tips to keep you calm while behind the wheel.
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America's Unhealthiest Grocery Shoppers
Consumers in these 10 spots are most prone to regularly buying unhealthy items at the market. Regardless of where you live, Forbes has some tips on how you can better your buying habits.
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How The Perfect Athlete Got That Way
Cyclist Taylor Phinney only began competing ten months ago. Now, he is representing the USA at the Beijing Olympics. How is that possible? The answer begins with power-based training.
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Food and Nutrition
Get Fired Up for Healthy Grilling
Numerous studies have shown that grilling meat, poultry and fish at high temperatures, produce cancer-causing chemicals (carcinogens) that don't exist in the raw meats. Yet, if you enjoy grilled meat and fish, there are ways to reduce your exposure to the chemicals caused by high-heat cooking. 
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Kids Gulping Down More Sugary Beverages
Don't Leave Diet Out to Lunch on Vacation
Health Tip: Keeping Off the Weight
Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes
Health Tip: Reading Food Labels
Low Folate Levels May Harm Sperm
Eating o' the Green on St. Patrick's Day -- and Every Day
Soaking Potatoes Before Frying Cuts Suspected Carcinogen
Weight Loss
Born to Be Obese?
The brain circuitry that controls appetite might be wired differently in some people, and that could predispose them to obesity.
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Lisa's Bookshelf: "Hungry Girl" and "Eat This, Not That!"
Children Who Sleep Less Weigh More
Eating Out Doesn't Guarantee Weight Gain
The Skinny on Diet Pills
Exercise
Just 10 Minutes of Daily Exercise Boosts Heart Health
A new study has good news for those who've been avoiding exercise because they don't think they have enough time: Even 10 minutes a day can improve your cardiovascular fitness.
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Fitness Begins at Home
Purchasing the correct home equipment, being creative and boosting your motivation to work out at and around the house can all help you reach your goals.
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Health Tip: Walking for Exercise
Choosing the Right Fitness Shoe
The Family That Plays Together Gets Fit Together
Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
Short-Cuts to Exercise Success
Warm-Up and Cool-Down Make Exercise Safe and Effective
Sponsored Videos
New Medicine Helps Overcome Side Effect of Chemo
Produced for ProStrakan - ProStrakan's Sancuso is a medicinal patch that has just been approved by the FDA. Sancuso is used to prevent the nausea and vomiting that often results from chemotherapy.
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New Hearing Aid Makes a Fashion Statement
Produced for Siemens - The "Vibe," a mini hearing aid worn outside the ear, can be used as fashion accessory. It comes in a wide range of plastic covers -- allowing its look to be changed each day.
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Soy - A Cheap and Easy Way to Eat Healthy
Produced for The United Soybean Board - Looking for a healthy food to eat at any time during the day that's easy on the wallet? Try adding soy to your diet, with foods such as soy milk or veggie burgers.
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Pumpkin - the Delicious and Nutritious Super-Food
Produced for Libby's - Not just for Thanksgiving, pumpkin is so nutritious and versatile that it can be used year-round. For an example, watch our recipe for a low-fat pumpkin parfait.
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Walgreens Enhances Their Prescription Discount Program
Produced for Walgreens - Walgreens has enhanced its Prescription Savings Club,  to offer a 90-day supply of more than 400 generic medications for $12-less than $1 per week.
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Crest and Oral-B Help Smiles Stay Healthy for a More Youthful You
Produced for Crest - Dr. Jamie Sands, DDS, explains that while your smile says a lot about who you are, it shouldn't say anything about your age. A healthy smile can help you appear more youthful.
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Summer Allergies - Nothing to Sneeze At!
Produced for Siemens - Summer is here and for many that means one thing, allergies. Doctors say in-vitro blood tests can help take the guess work out of diagnosis and treatment.
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New Technology is Music to Peoples Ears
Produced for Med-El - For some of the 32.5 million Americans with hearing loss, cochlear implants like the Maestro system may be the only way to learn and interpret speech and other sounds.
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Hearing Aids Go Hi-Tech
Produced for Siemens - Bigger doesn't always mean better, and hearing aid manufacturers are taking this sentiment to heart with new devices that are discreet and hi-tech.
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FDA Approves Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia Patients
Although there is no known cure for fibromyalgia, the FDA has approved a precription drug called Cymbalta to help doctors and patients manage the disease. (Produced for Cymbalta)
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The Nutrition Corner
Heather's Tips
Heather Bauer is an RD specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle.
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Goodbye Summer; Hello Skinny
Health and Home Report

 Former Top Chef contestant Antonia Lofaso give some tips on how to create quick and easy homemade meals for your family.

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