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What to look for in a personal trainer 12/26/2014 05:58am • WASHINGTON -- The holiday eating binge is just about over, and if you are like a lot of people, you’re realizing you’ve packed on a few pounds. If you are making a New Year’s resolution to get into shape and get rid of that extra weight, you may be thinking of getting a little help by hirin How to Set and Keep Your New Year's Resolution 12/23/2014 07:00pm • It's that time of year again. When the clock strikes midnight and the New Year begins, many of us see it as an opportunity to start fresh and create a brand new self. This is all well and good until about mid-February (or sooner), when life suddenly kicks back into gear, stress bogs us down and tho The Bulletproof Diet Is Anything But 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Is the key to weight loss butter and coffee? Touting that regimen is the Bulletproof Diet, which claims the reason you're fat, cranky, constantly sick and energy-sapped is because of what you put in your mouth. By overhauling your eating habits and eliminating "toxic" food, diet creator Dave Asprey FAQ: Best Colleges Rankings vs. Obama's College Rating Framework 12/23/2014 07:00pm • The U.S. Department of Education has released a framework that describes how the administration will execute its new college rating system, first proposed in August 2013. The administration says its first ratings of institutions will be released before the start of the 2015-2016 school year. Here ar 8 Resolutions Health Experts Want You to Make 12/23/2014 07:00pm • Turn to the experts to pick a resolution that works. Physician John Rush sees his patients make the same mistake every year: They set New Year's resolutions on Jan. 1 and expect to implement them the very next day. But a no-prep plan is a sure-fail one, he says. "The most meaningful goals we make in Mind your mouth: How oral health affects overall health 12/23/2014 06:00am • Good oral health means more than a mouth full of pearly whites and fresh breath; it can also be the difference between life and death. Your mouth is a hotbed of bacteria, which can be controlled with good oral hygiene. But neglect your teeth and gums, and it's not just your mouth that will suffer. S The 52 New Foods Challenge: 2015's Best New Year's Resolution 12/22/2014 07:00pm • I'm often on the receiving end of a lot of well-intended but ultimately dead-end New Year's resolutions. Most of my patients resolve to lose weight. Some resolve to eat more vegetables. Many would like to start cooking more at home to save money and eat healthier. Several mom friends are determine Fat and Sugar: the Best and Worst of 2014 12/22/2014 07:00pm • Jonny Bowden was a true anti-fat believer. He would send egg white omelets back to the kitchen if the plate carried even a trace of yolk "because," he says, "I knew I was going to get a heart attack." That was back in 1991. Today, the tables have turned. In the past year alone, studies have come o The Fertility Preservation Diet: How to Eat if You Want to Get Pregnant 12/22/2014 07:00pm • The pregnancy diet revisitedInformation on pregnancy diets abounds, but successful pregnancies in part depend on having healthy eggs. Eating for egg health mostly mimics a good pregnancy diet, with less strict guidelines. Generally, "Everything you do to improve your overall health is going to impro 5 ways to keep your immune system healthy during the holidays 12/22/2014 02:53am • WASHINGTON -- When it comes to the topic of health and the holidays, most people are focused on limiting the Christmas cookies and eggnog to avoid seasonal weight gain. But the holidays can affect more than just your waistline; this time of year can take a toll on your immune system. Dr. John Yo Study: Weight gain isn't as dramatic during holidays 12/21/2014 08:26pm • WASHINGTON -- The holidays can be a big diet buster, or at least that's the popular belief. However, the truth about holiday weight gain may be very different. Nutrition expert Travis Saunders takes on what he considers a holiday myth in his PLOS blog. He says that while most of us believe the The OmniCarb Trial: Reductionism, Revelations and Resolutions 12/21/2014 07:00pm • The recently published OmniCarb trial seems, superficially, like another great opportunity to propagate the kind of confusion about dietary details that has precluded us, for decades, from using what we do reliably know about nutrition to get to better health. But look just a bit deeper and it beco 3 Financial Questions Millennials Should Ask Themselves 12/21/2014 07:00pm • As we move closer to the end of 2014, and enjoy the holiday season of decorations, gifts and much more, many people turn their attention to the new year and all of the things they want to accomplish. Some people resolve to lose weight, while others vow to get their financial houses in order. Millen Holiday Anxiety: the Gift That Keeps on Giving 12/18/2014 07:00pm • Gifts, parties, family feasts and champagne countdowns -- who doesn't love the holidays? But for a lot of people, anxiety piles up with the presents, topped by a bright red bow. If your stocking is stuffed with holiday stress, these mental health tips can help. Why So Anxious? Money stress, socia How to stay true to your fitness routine during holiday travel 12/18/2014 07:00pm • Forty-six million Americans traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday this year, the most since 2007. That means, if conditions remain the same, you can expect overly crowded airports and clogged highways if you plan to travel for Christmas. Lines will be longer, weather delays will happen and you'll sp