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The dynamic duo? Aerobics and weight training. Do two of our favorite things: speed walking and a little resistance work. Even if you do the absolute minimum — 5 days of walking and 2 days of strength training — for just 20 to 30 minutes a day, you’ll get more out of it than if […]

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Americans just can’t seem to find that crucial equilibrium when it comes to eating a diet of healthful and enjoyable foods. We have become adherents to the idea of nutritionism, a reductionist concept popularized by the food writer Michael Pollan that shows we erroneously see foods as a collection of nutrients, and that food is

Written by Cathy McCarthy of North Carolina Two years ago, I had the privilege of playing a small part in the rescue of a very special dog. These dogs are reputed to be healers in the Native world who have special powers that cheer your heart when you feel down. They are hairless mutations and

It may sound odd that bacteria can actually reduce allergy symptoms. But, certain bacteria can reduce inflammation in the body, improve nutrient absorption, and reduce nasal and sinus symptoms linked to allergies. Of course, not just any bacteria will do. Research by scientists at the Osaka University School of Medicine found that certain probiotics were

Since these orphan baby sloths are growing up without their mother’s antibody-filled milk, they’re much more prone to infection. In this case, the two suffer from a nasty case of mange — a skin infection caused by parasitic mites. Not to worry though, as sloth sanctuary owner Judy Avey-Arroyo has developed an effective — and