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  • Pills That Put on Weight

    If you're gaining weight for no reason or having trouble losing it, check the contents of your medicine cabinet.

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  • Lose Weight: Doctor’s Orders!

    Many of us struggle to get into our favourite jeans. But there's no need to banish that slice of chocolate cake from your fridge. Adopting Dr. Melissa Hershberg's mantra of "Eat. Cheat. Defeat" may help you shed those unwanted pounds.

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  • 19 Ways the World Loses Weight

    As the Reader’s Digest global poll shows, people around the world are struggling with their weight. But that’s not to say that obesity is our collective destiny. In fact, just about every culture has some custom that can keep people lean, and these folkways can form the basis for a potent international weight-loss plan.

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  • Is the Whole Planet Overweight?

    Obesity has gone global. Our exclusive international poll reveals the riskiest habits, the crankiest spouses, the silliest excuses—and the 19 best ways to send the pounds packing.

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  • Eat More to Weigh Less

    We lose muscle mass after middle age, which slows metabolism and can lead to weight gain. Research shows that diets with up to 50-percent protein may help and are safe for most (except those with kidney disease). A 130-pound adult could aim for 70 grams daily. These substitutions will add protein—but won’t add lots of fat and calories.

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  • Is Your Pet Diabetic?

    Many of us have loved ones affected by diabetes. But did you know those loved ones can include your pets? Diabetes can afflict dogs and cats of both sexes. Here's how.

    Published in : Pets » Health & Well-Being

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  • Exercise Your Mind

    Want to keep your brain fast and nimble? You need two kinds of exercise- aerobic and neurobic. Find out how they work and try them out.

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