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Bunion Blues: One Woman's Experience With Foot Surgery 07/09/2015 08:00pm • It began with a bunion on my left foot. "It's my mother's fault," I muttered to myself. If she hadn't insisted on my taking those black, slingback shoes that looked like Jimmy Choo knock offs, my foot would not look the way it did. I conveniently forgot I had a choice and didn't have to accept, muc CPR: Separating Fact from Fiction 07/07/2015 08:00pm • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is an emergency procedure performed on a person who has no pulse or is not breathing as a result of cardiac arrest. The maneuver combines chest compressions with rescue mouth-to-mouth breathing to keep oxygen-rich blood circulating in the body until the heart Don't Take a Vacation from Healthy Habits 07/07/2015 08:00pm • I'm eagerly awaiting our upcoming vacation to the Catskills. I've been daydreaming about being off the grid, swimming in the lake and not having to make meals and clean up after my kids each day. As it should be, going on holiday is a letting go of our daily worries, and it often means letting go How to Stay Healthy on a Road Trip 07/05/2015 09:30pm • So you've heard the call of the open road -- and you've finally decided to answer. Don't feel too guilty about ditching the office water cooler for Route 66; studies indicate that taking some much-needed vacation time might reduce your risk for heart disease, anxiety and depression. However, between 7 Healthy Perks of Coffee 07/05/2015 08:00pm • Your morning just got better: Drinking coffee can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease, according to a report recently presented at the European Association for Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation's 2015 meeting. The report, published by the Institute for Scientific Information ‘Brain training’ can prevent memory loss later in life 06/29/2015 04:35am • WASHINGTON — The numbers are chilling. Millions of Americans have some form of dementia, and that number is expected to skyrocket in the decades ahead. But some things can be done years before age-related memory loss sets in to reduce the risk. They include exercising both the body and the Health by Design: the Impact of Community on Wellness 06/23/2015 07:00am • What exactly is a healthy city? It's become a commonplace 21st century term, driven in part by the efforts of the World Health Organization and other groups to promote comprehensive local strategies for health protection and sustainable development in our increasingly urban world. But in Ameri Exercise: Don't Give It Your All 06/16/2015 08:00pm • I am aware of how nuts this sounds coming from me. I'm supposed to be a motivational guy who encourages you to give "110 percent" every time -- you know, the "Biggest Loser"-style cum Facebook WOD approach to working out. But in the age of CrossFit and other high-intensity regimens, and the enduring 7 Father's Day Gifts That Save Dad Money 06/16/2015 08:00pm • Choosing a good Father's Day gift is notoriously difficult -- that's where the cliché about ties comes from. But with a little thought about what dad likes to do with his time, and the goal of finding him a gift that also saves him money, you're sure to come up with something great. Here are seven Summer cardio workouts that help burn belly fat 06/15/2015 06:37pm • -Fairfax Hackley, personal trainer Stay toned on travel: Tips for balancing physical activity and summer fun 06/12/2015 03:07am • WASHINGTON — Everything you need for vacation is packed — the sunscreen, your bathing suit and a stack of magazines are all crammed into your suitcase. Too bad there isn’t any room left for your personal trainer. Vacations are meant to be fun, relaxing and a break from the daily grind, but Getting to the root of the turmeric trend 06/05/2015 04:30am • You may know turmeric as the deep-yellow spice in Indian curries. Or perhaps you recognize it as the ingredient that makes classic American mustard bright yellow. Maybe you have a jar of ground turmeric buried in your cupboards, or recently spotted fresh turmeric root in the produce aisle at your su 3 Reasons You Can't Lose Your Belly Fat 06/02/2015 08:00pm • Recently, a friend asked me how she could reduce her belly fat. She is a fitness instructor who works out regularly and follows the "80/20 rule" -- eating healthy about 80 percent of the time. Still, she couldn't lose her belly fat and was frustrated about it. My initial response? Eat better, work Looking for a fast way to get in shape? Ride a unicycle 06/01/2015 02:28am • WASHINGTON — When Julius Dupree cycles around the city, people stop and stare. The 43-year-old looks like any other cyclist. He wears a helmet, a bike jersey and spandex, but his bike sets him apart from the others: it only has one wheel. “I’m really an avid unicyclist,” says Dupree, w Wounded vets cycle toward recovery this Memorial Day 05/25/2015 12:18pm • WASHINGTON - Almost three decades ago, Darrin Snyder overstretched the ligaments in his knees during a sandy training run in California. The former Marine now has calloused hands from his wheelchair. "Can't run, can't be a Marine," he says. But veterans like Snyder can cycle. He rides a spe