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By The Harvard School of Public Health Fears of contaminants make many unnecessarily shy away from fish. Fish is a very important part of a healthy diet. Fish and other seafood are the major sources of healthful…

By FitDay.com Lower back exercises can be used to strengthen and improve the health of your back. This will improve your posture, reduce pain and minimize the wear and tear on your joints. Back pain can be debilitating, which is why…

By Josh Clark - CoolRunning.com First off, you may be asking, "exactly how many miles is a 5K?" A 5K is 3.1 miles. We're here to help you achieve your goal of beginning to run your first 5K. Too many people have been turned off of…

By Jon M. Stout As the overall safety of the public water supply is under scrutiny thanks to a recent Associated Press study that uncovered some disturbing contaminants, many consumers are likely finding themselves wondering if…

Denise Austin | Prevention Possibly one of the most exciting aspects of Pilates is that anyone can do it, and everyone can achieve amazing results. Because there's no bouncing, jarring, or stress to your body, Pilates offers the…

Plyometrics are a type of exercise designed to produce fast powerful movements, generally for the purpose of improving performance in a sport. A Plyometric movement is one in which a muscle is extended and rapidly contracted…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put in place a set of national standards that food labeled "organic" must meet, whether it is grown in the United States or imported from other countries.  As of October 21, 2002 , when you buy…

By Scott Gray | For Active.com Running as a form of sport and exercise has very particular nutritional requirements. To get the best in performance, endurance and recovery out of your body, you will need to be concentrating on not…

By Matt Co-Founder at Share It Fitness The web is littered with choice.  With just a few clicks and a couple dozen keystrokes you can find pretty much anything your heart desires.  In this day and age, we’ve come to expect an almost…

Start your day off right By Amanda MacMillan The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on…