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Moving Toward Saner, More Sensible Diets 02/25/2016 07:00pm • Oprah announced that she lost 26 pounds eating bread every day on Weight Watchers, and sign-ups soared. Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly touted her success on The F-Factor Diet, a program created by registered dietitian Tanya Zuckerbrot that embraces high-fiber foods including bread, and the book sells o ‘Royce’ and the Nats take the field for first workout 02/25/2016 06:04pm • VIERA, Florida -- The full 2016 Nationals squad took the field Thursday for the first time, in less than ideal conditions. Temperatures were in the 50s and the wind was howling. That didn't stop Dusty Baker from seeing what he liked. "I was pleased because nobody complained about the elements, w Scherzer takes mound; Nats bring back familiar face 02/24/2016 05:55pm • VIERA, Florida -- Things got a little more interesting at Spring Training Wednesday morning as batters stepped in for some live batting practice. Max Scherzer and Tanner Roark were among the pitchers that threw, with Scherzer facing Clint Robinson and Reed Johnson. There were a couple good swings 4 Lessons From Olympic Marathon Hopefuls Any Runner Can Use 02/18/2016 07:00pm • Last weekend in Los Angeles, 370 of the best American marathon runners competed for a few key slots on the U.S. Olympic team. (Only 256 finished the race.) As a runner who watched the event, I could have simply taken in the spectacle and enjoyed the excitement. But, I learned from the experience as 7 wellness travel trends to watch in 2016 02/17/2016 07:00pm • Want nutritious meals, indulgent spa treatments or complimentary fitness classes? Along with enticing health-focused services and programs, such as personal trainer apps and guided hiking tours, wellness retreats are offering an array of new amenities to lure travelers of all ages, tastes and budget 7 Signs You Should Stop Exercising Immediately 02/17/2016 07:00pm • Love your heart. Ashley Langford is in tune with his body. The 40-year-old Web developer and photographer near Dallas, Texas, traded his party-hard lifestyle for intense exercise such as P90X and CrossFit in 2010. So when his heart rate "took off" from 140 to 180 beats per minute while on the rowing How Fast Should Your Heart Beat, Really? 02/16/2016 07:00pm • We often hear about aerobic exercise to improve heart health, but how hard do you have to work to reap the benefits?Before I answer that, it's important to know a little bit about heart rate, which is one reliable way to determine exercise intensity. Expressed in beats per minute, your heart rate re How to get back on track with your New Year’s health resolutions 02/16/2016 09:49am • WASHINGTON — Have you given up on your New Year’s health resolutions? You’re not alone: One in three people ditch their plans by the end of January. Lean Plate Club™ blogger Sally Squires says those who have strayed from a diet or stopped working out can get back on track with some simple 15 science-backed ways to make any workout feel easier 02/16/2016 07:45am • Some days, working out really does feel like work. Your legs are heavy, every breath feels more like a gasp and you have the uncanny suspicion that your next rep is going to be your last. But here's the research-backed fact: Exercising doesn't have to feel so hard. Here are 15 tips to make every 10 Reasons You Should Try Self-Massage 02/15/2016 07:00pm • What's the rub?Want to rub Melissa Swanson the wrong way? Just say "massage." "The word automatically makes me think of pain," says the 46-year-old of Richmond, Wisconsin, who has fibromyalgia and 20 associated syndromes she calls "evil sidekicks." But say "self-massage" and Swanson -- a fibromyalgi Can You Afford These Luxuries of Senior Living? 02/11/2016 07:00pm • When today's seniors decide to sell the house and move into a community catering to the older adult crowd, they may have high expectations. "They're dreaming of living life like they're on a cruise ship every day," says Robert Kanjian, sales manager for AV Homes, which operates communities for activ Why Men Should Meditate to Make Their Relationships Last 02/09/2016 07:00pm • That's right -- men should meditate to make their relationships last. In my 20 years of experience as a behavioral expert, the No. 1 reason I see relationships falling apart is because men just don't know how to talk to women.News flash, ladies: You've been right this entire time. That doesn't mean The Difference Between a Detox and Permanent Change 02/07/2016 07:00pm • Last month, I grabbed coffee with a friend whom I hadn't seen in months. We shared stories of surviving a new job (her), a move and home renovations (me), and, of course, the holidays."I am done with having a glass of wine (or two) every night," she declared as she sipped a green drink from a local Why February Is the Best Time to Recalibrate Your New Year's Resolutions 02/04/2016 07:00pm • If you took my advice to heart last month, you ditched those old New Year's resolutions that never worked. Instead, you made some great new resolutions based on the right whys, and you gave yourself permission to take time for your own self-care. But now, just over a month into 2016, you've got a to 5 Healthy Ways to Spend Rest Days 02/03/2016 07:00pm • Runners have a strange relationship with rest days. Early in the year, it's hard to get them to take a day off because they fear they'll lose momentum. Later in the year, when their training loads are heavier, those same runners might be grasping for days to take a break. But no matter how far along