Diet and Fitness

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It is essential to take the necessary precautions while exercising during the summer months. Here are some helpful safety tips to follow while exercising during the summer.

By Greg Shealey

Jumper's knee is another name for patellar tendonitis, which is often one of the most painful overuse injuries for recreational athletes. Learn about the causes and symptoms of jumper's knee as well as methods for treatment.

By Greg Shealey

Fitness trainer and chiropractor, Dr. Greg Vanvakaris, has helped actress Annie Potts and other celebrities who need rehabilitation as well as regular exercise. Get fitness tips from Greg Vanvakaris to help you get in shape safely.

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The martial arts expert and stuntman behind some of your favorite action movies, Dave Lea has put some of the world's most famous models and actresses through rigorous exercise regimens. Get fitness tips from Dave Lea to ramp up your fitness routine.

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To Dan Isaacson, fitness is more than just personal training. He's a health and fitness expert who can transform your body and your health. Get tips on forming a simple, straightforward fitness routine that you can stick to.

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Find out whether low carb diets really work as nutrition expert and cancer-prevention specialist Moshe Shike, M.D., reveals the truth about dieting and fitness.

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Quite simply, we eat too much high-calorie food and don't burn it off with enough exercise. But is all hope lost? Learn why we are fat and what needs to change to save us from ourselves.

By Jan Garavaglia, M.D.

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A total body workout routine is a great way to stay fit and energetic. Get step-by-step instructions for simple total body exercises, and you'll be on your way to a happy, healthy lifestyle.

The USDA Dietary Guidelines can be a useful tool if you're striving to lose weight. Three tenets -- eat fewer calories, be more active and eat wisely -- can help you drop pounds. Learn more.

Your body mass index, or BMI, is an important figure that you need to be knowledgeable about. Learn more about your body mass index and what you can do to keep it at a healthy level.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Calculating the calories from fat in a food can help you make better food choices to support a healthy diet. Learn more about calculating the calories from fat with the help from this article.

By Elizabeth Scherer

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Getting professional help to lose weight can lead to a healthier lifestyle. Learn more about what you need to look for when seeking professional help for weight control.

By Bobbie Hasselbring

Knowing how many grams of fat you can have in day is important in maintaining a healthy weight? Learn more about how many grams of fat you need and what you don't need in this article.

By Elizabeth Scherer

People who seem to eat anything they want are just blessed with a fast metabolism ... right? The truth is, you have some control over how fast your metabolism is. What can you do to tweak it in your favor?

By Maria Trimarchi

The stress and anxiety of modern life may be contributing to weight gain, but there are ways to prevent this from happening. Learn 10 toxic weight prevention tips to keep you healthy.

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A diet low in fat and filled with vegetables can lead to a healthy body, mind and life. Learn how you can incorporate vegetables and foods that are low in fat into your diet.

By Elizabeth Scherer

The 90/10 weight-loss plan is a relatively balanced, low-calorie plan. See the pros and cons of this diet strategy.

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The Richard Simmons diet is personalized by Richard Simmons himself. Learn what to expect, what you'll eat and the effectiveness of this diet plan.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

The rationale behind Shapiro's diet is one found in several other diet plans -- it's the calorie concentration of foods that is the key to controlling weight. See how this diet works.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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Whether you're a fitness junkie or exercising for the first time, find out whether exercise can impact your sex life? Our article will help you find the answer to the relationship between exercise and better sex.

By Greg Shealey

Find out whether ab machines really work as fitness expert Greg Shealey answers this common question about diet and fitness.

By Greg Shealey

Find out whether creatine really works as medical expert Dr. Mohan S. Palaniswami answers this common question about diet and fitness

By Dr. Mohan S. Palaniswami

Running is a great way to get exercise, but if you're just getting started, there are a few things you should know to keep your running routine a safe and effective activity. Learn the dos and don'ts of running for exercise.

By Greg Shealey

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Find out the differences between refined and unrefined carbohydrates as nutrition expert Dr. Allan Spreen answers this common question about diet and fitness.

By Dr. Allan Spreen

Exercise not only makes you healthier, it also may make you more intelligent. Learn how new research has linked exercise with the creation of brain cells and increased brain function.

By DiscoveryHealth.com writers