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Your capacity to get fit may be predetermined by your heredity, study says When you put in hours at the gym, you expect to get fitter. It turns out, that assumption doesn't hold true for everyone. A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit...

Back pain affects about 8 out of 10 people. But there are many steps you can take to avoid it. One of the best things you can do to prevent back pain is to exercise regularly and keep your back and abdominal muscles strong. Here are some quick pointers to prevent back problems: * Always...

You have just finished a grueling workout, you?ve replenished your lost nutrients; you are dog tired. You drag yourself into bed and find yourself lying there for hours, inexplicably unable to sleep. You turn on the TV, you pace around, you text your friends. Watching the clock click away...

How do you know how many days your body needs to recover from your workouts? I remember reading that the rule of thumb is at least 24 hours between two workouts and 48 hours to 72 hours before hitting the same muscle. The past six months, I have hit the gym 3 times a week (EOD) but I wasn't...

As the U.S. taste for bottled water grows, environmentalists have been trying to sell people on tap water. Bottled water is a drain on the environment -- the U.S. public goes through about 50 billion water bottles a year, and most of those plastic containers are not recycled. But switching to...

Here are five things that research has shown can improve happiness: 1. Be grateful -- People who were asked to write letters of gratitude to people who had helped them in some way reported a lasting increase in happiness -- over weeks and even months -- after implementing the habit. Even...

If you're always the one in the photo flashing the biggest smile, a new study suggests you can count on living a long life. Researchers from Wayne State University in Detroit evaluated the photographs of 230 Major League Baseball players who started playing before 1950, rating their smiles as...

The National Sleep Foundation has released its annual "Sleep in America Poll," which reveals how much sleep Americans are getting, what their bedtime habits are, and who's taking medications when sleep is elusive. This year, for the first time, the report explored differences in the sleep...

Time has come to look for a new laptop. Any help would be appreciated, folks! I know that Dell isn't worth buying and that Lenovo would be a good choice. What else?

Experts say we need 25 grams of fiber a day on a 2,000-calorie diet. How can we possibly eat that much? Here's how! By Elaine Magee, MPH, RD We all know fiber is good for us. Not only can dietary fiber lower cholesterol, it also helps keep us trim and feeling full. So how do you get more fiber...

Ingredients * 4 tilapia fish fillets (about 1-1/2 pounds) * 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning * 2 Tbsp. butter or trans fat-free margarine * 1/2 cup salsa Directions 1. Rub Cajun seasoning all over both sides of the fish fillets. Set aside. 2. Heat a large (12- or 14-inch) skillet over medium heat...

Vitamin D Lifts Mood During Cold Weather Months, Researchers Say ScienceDaily ? A daily dose of vitamin D may just be what people in northern climates need to get through the long winter, according to researchers at Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This...

While most people like sugary foods, I crave salty foods. I know I have to limit my salt intake but I think that those cravings are a way for my body to tell me that it needs more sodium ...

When I started working out, I used to stick to the usual 4 sets of 10 reps. After a while, I was told that a woman should do higher reps (12 to 15). What do you think?

(HealthDay News) -- A good diet and regular exercise may help the mind function better, a new study suggests. "It looks like exercise and diet improve the range of cognitive function," said Patrick Smith, an intern in clinical neuropsychology and a member of a Duke University team reporting the...

LOS ANGELES - A coroner's official says authorities have recovered four prescription drug bottles bearing the name of Toronto-born actor Corey Haim but found nothing illegal while investigating his death. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter declined Friday to identify the drugs. Haim was battling...

A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit by thousands of Ground Zero rescue and cleanup workers against New York City. The settlement of up to $675.5 million would compensate about 10,000 plaintiffs who say their health was damaged by exposure to contaminants at the World Trade Center site...

Delayed onset muscle soreness, also sometimes called muscle fever, is the pain or discomfort often felt 24 to 72 hours after exercising and subsides generally within two to three days. This is more commonly known as being 'stiff' the morning after a sporting activity. The precise cause is...

Cross-training, core strength and adequate rest key to staying healthy Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say. "People tend to do the same thing over and over again, without varying it, without...

Nutrient-dense and delicious, almonds have all sorts of health benefits WebMD A symbol of hope and prosperity in Eastern cultures, the almond used to be known for its fat content but has now made its way to the top of power-food lists. This nutrient-dense tree nut -- from the same family as...