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Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
Diet, exercise may improve endurance in older, overweight cancer survivors, study shows

A Pre-Workout Meal to Help You Burn Fat
Stay away from white bread, other 'high-glycemic' carbs, researchers say

Gum Chewing May Cut Craving for Snacks
Study suggests that sugarless brands can help control appetite and weight

More U.S. Kids Taking Diabetes, Blood Pressure Drugs
Prescriptions rose by more than 15 percent in 3 years, researchers say

Fewer Sugary Drinks Key to Weight Loss
Cutting down on sodas, other sweet beverages may work better than eating less, study finds

Atkins Diet Tougher on Heart After Weight Loss
Study found worse cholesterol, blood vessel health than with South Beach, Ornish regimens

The Dark Side of Vegetarianism
For some teens and young adults, it may be concealing eating disorders

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Guard Against Advanced Prostate Cancer
Even men genetically predisposed to disease benefit from eating fish, study finds

Health Tip: The Signs of Hunger
Each time you eat, are you really hungry?

Want to Lose Weight? Just Eat Less, Diet Study Suggests
Comparison of 4 diet plans finds all produce similar results