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The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin was not at the Grammy Awards 2011 even though she was honored with a special all-star tribute. She did appear in the broadcast with a live message – and thus unveiled she’d lost a lot of weight. In December last year, the singer was admitted to the hospital, where she und... |
17 February 2011
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Should you be a fan of doing housework, particularly mopping floors, then cleaning company Vileda has excellent news for you: a new study comes to show that mopping floors for one hour burns more calories than one hour at the gym.Practical considerations aside, the study could represent a drastic difference for women... |
21 January 2011
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Former model turned actor Ashton Kutcher has always been in top shape but, these days, he has extra motivation to work out and be the best he can be: if the end of the world comes, he wants to know he’ll be able to protect his family. Ashton is in the latest issue of Men’s Fitness, where he’s talkin... |
28 December 2010
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True to the promise she made her fans earlier this year, Madonna has opened a new gym in Mexico City. Called Hard Candy after her latest album, the gym is a state-of-the-art exclusive location for all those who want the chance to get a body like the iconic singer’s. As we also informed you at the time, while Ma... |
1 December 2010
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The couch potato mouse is the new model for studying muscle function, and it is the result of the latest research carried out by Daniel Kelly, MD, and his colleagues at Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (Sanford-Burnham) at Lake Nona. The couch potato effect comes from a missing protein called PGC-1, that a... |
1 December 2010
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As we were also telling you yesterday, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is making a comeback to the action genre with “Faster,” now playing in theaters in the US. For the role, the actor and former wrestler packed some serious muscle. Of course, as fans must know, Dwayne was never really the skinny t... |
25 November 2010
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Tai Chi has proved to relieve arthritis pain and improve reach, balance and overall well-being, according to the results of the largest study to date, carried out by the Arthritis Foundation's Tai Chi.For those who do not know this, Tai Chi is a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed especi... |
8 November 2010
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A team of researchers from the North Carolina Research Campus, found that people who are physically fit and active, have fewer risks of catching colds.It seems that physical fitness decreases the severity and the frequency of colds, reducing upper respiratory tract infection in adults.At the research took part 1,000 ... |
2 November 2010
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A prospective Danish cohort study found that the advice given by the World Health Organization, World Cancer Research Fund and the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, could help reduce the risk of developing bowel cancer by 23%, if respected.This means that nearly a quarter of colorectal cancer cases can be prevented, ... |
27 October 2010
03:37 GMT |
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A new study led by the University of Queensland shows that cortisone injections only give a short term relief of painful tendon problems and instead of helping, they can actually prolong the condition.Tendinopathies affect active young people, 20-30 years old, and middle-aged adults, 40-60 years old, and can sometime... |
27 October 2010
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Parent-only treatments against childhood obesity work as well as those that include both parents and the child, concluded a new study led by a researcher at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine.The current approach in treating childhood obesity is to include both parents and the child in a plan ... |
22 October 2010
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Last year, ex-EastEnder Hannah Waterman unveiled a much slimmer and fit body, which she got after she was criticized in the media for her ballooning weight. Now, she’s happy to say she’s gained a few pounds again. Waterman, whose weight has often been tabloid fodder, decided last year to embark on a journ... |
19 October 2010
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Researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, found a way for women suffering from gestational diabetes to exercise, without having to go outside, in the cold: they will offer those recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes a Nintendo Wii gaming console, a Wii Fit activity platform as well as two... |
14 October 2010
11:11 GMT |
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Physical activity as well as the energy generated by an individual could be linked to traits of their personality, suggests a new research carried out by the University of New South Wales.Dr Peter Biro, a senior lecturer in the UNSW Evolution and Ecology Research Center and an Australian Research Council Future Fello... |
14 October 2010
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Reality series “The Biggest Loser” has always been shrouded in a bit of controversy, especially after a former winner publicly spoke against it – but a new study shows there is nothing damaging about the way the participants lose weight.As fans of the show must know, the participants are subjected t... |
13 October 2010
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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was once overweight – and the first one to point that out for the rest of the world. A slimmer and healthier Perez is now embarking on a mission to help others lose weight as well. And what better way to do that than by means of a brand new website, called FitPerez, which will, of... |
5 October 2010
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In a recent scientific study, researchers established that even obese individuals who have healthy metabolisms might improve their health levels considerably by losing a few pounds. For the purpose of this investigation, a healthy metabolism was considered to exhibit normal levels of cholesterol and blood sugars. In ... |
4 October 2010
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Strong exercise of over two hours a week, reduces the risk of having breast cancer by 64%, in postmenopausal African-American women, compared to women who do not exercise, a new research carried out by researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, suggests.“Four out of five African-American w... |
2 October 2010
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As women’s obsession with their ankles persists and the fear of having cankles pushes them to go under the knife at the first sign of that happening, below are some tips to rid of them without surgery.A little over a year ago, surgeons noted an increasing demand from women looking to have surgery on her ankles ... |
30 September 2010
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At 49, this mother of two has the kind of body other women would kill for. Actress Julianne Moore works hard to stay in such amazing shape – and she does so with the help of personal trainer David Kirsch. Speaking to How Celebrities Lose Weight, Kirsch reveals Moore wanted to focus on certain parts of her body ... |
23 September 2010
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She never made a secret of her love for chocolate, which often made her feel guilty about being able to do what few other models could even dream of. Adriana Lima remains convinced she shouldn’t say no to life’s little pleasures, but also dedicated to staying healthy. Lima is one of Victoria’s Secre... |
23 September 2010
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Julie Benz, whom many fans know and love for her part as Rita on Showtime’s immensely successful “Dexter” series, is one of the most attractive stars on television right now. She’s can also be seen on “Desperate Housewives” where, as fans must know, being in top shape is almost a p... |
9 July 2010
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Apparently, the obesity epidemic among children has little if nothing to do with inactivity. A report from the EarlyBird Diabetes Study, based at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth, UK, has been studying in detail a group of children for the past 11 years.According to a review published in 2009, all trials to r... |
8 July 2010
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Ever since she was a contestant on the tenth season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, Kate Gosselin has been in top shape. Of course, fans of her “Jon and Kate Plus 8” reality show must know that she also got a tummy tuck after giving birth to the sextuplets but, right now, Kate is working really... |
30 June 2010
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Countless studies have shown the disastrous consequences of a sedentary lifestyle but health experts are starting to suggest that the very concept of “sedentary” should be revised and duly updated. Envisioned until now as referring to lack of physical exercise (that is, working out), it should come to be ... |
22 June 2010
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They are not limited to a certain age group, weight group or type of body. The term ‘bingo wings’ refers to the flabby and drooping skin / flesh on the upper arm, noticeable in millions of women. With summer here, hiding bingo wings is even harder than hiding a bigger tummy or even a not excellent backsid... |
14 June 2010
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This weekend, another remake hit movie screens across the US, of the popular ‘80s television show “The A-Team.” Starring Liam Neeson, Jessica Biel and Bradley Cooper, the film tells the story of a special elite group that do things their own way. Part of the marketing campaign for the film was ... |
14 June 2010
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Summer is almost near, as those who exercise outdoors must have already noticed. An increase in temperature means working out becomes harder and more uncomfortable, but that’s not to say we should stop exercising only because of it. By simply keeping in mind a few things, we can continue working out despite the... |
31 May 2010
16:31 GMT |
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Lady Gaga has lost some weight in recent months, which could be due to her grueling touring schedule and, as she was saying the other day, simply being too busy to have the time to sit down to a proper meal. According to celebrity fitness trainer and author Harley Pasternak, who has worked with Gaga to prepare her fo... |
26 May 2010
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They’re two of the highest paid models of the moment, with bodies women all over the world would kill for. Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio clearly have figures that are the result of many hours of training, constant healthy eating and the occasional period on a diet but, in a piece for Shape magazine, they... |
26 May 2010
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Whenever we tackle the issue of losing some weight or shaping up for a special event or just to lead a healthier life, part of us must wish we didn’t have to go through the early stages of accommodation to the changed lifestyle or, at the very least, that things were less difficult. Divorce attorney Suzie Gibbs... |
24 May 2010
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When Katy Perry and Russell Brand confirmed rumors of their engagement on their respective Twitter pages, fans were taken aback because few actually believed they’d make it as a couple for more than half a year, let alone decide to tie the knot 4 months into their romance. The decision now made, Brand is showin... |
11 May 2010
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Many people around the world suffer from a fairly common condition called osteoporosis. This translates in English into brittle bone disease, and the name of the condition implies that patients have very weak bones that are easily broken from efforts which would otherwise have been considered moderate. The affliction... |
4 May 2010
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Jackie Warner may have occasionally allowed her personal life to take center stage and cast some shadow on her accomplishments as a fitness instructor, but she’s still rocking the kind of body most women would want to have, especially now that the beach season is approaching fast. The good news is that any woma... |
3 May 2010
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Jennifer Aniston has a killer body even for a woman in her 20s, let alone at 41. A firm believer that you have to respect your body for it to look good, the actress practices yoga, Pilates and does lots of cardio, while also eating well, in order to stay in top shape. Even so, she is afraid model Brooklyn Decker migh... |
3 May 2010
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Gwyneth Paltrow has always been very lean and generally in quite extraordinary shape, except for those times when she interrupted her regular workouts to gain some weight for a movie role. For her part in “Iron Man 2,” she had to do the contrary actually, she says in a recent interview with Us Magazine: g... |
30 April 2010
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Singer and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has always been a curvy girl and she’s not about to change anytime soon. However, as of late, the star has become the spokesperson for Weight Watchers, in a bid to change her lifestyle and improve her mood, while also getting some help with shedding the pregnancy... |
28 April 2010
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Jane Fonda, the 72-year-old beauty queen and actress, has had surgery on her knee and her hip, both of which have been replaced after sustaining serious damage, with the many years of grueling workouts also presumably playing an important part. Even so, the star is now preparing to launch the World Fitness Day on May... |
26 April 2010
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Kendra Wilkinson and husband Hank Baskett welcomed a baby boy in December last year. Unlike other celebrities who, in less than two months, get back their pre-pregnancy body, Kendra still carries some of the weight she gained while being with child – and, from what she’s telling People magazine, she plans... |
30 March 2010
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She’s been so much in the media for her weight and has received so much criticism for it, that it’s only understandable she is now going the extra mile to make sure she stays in top shape. Speaking with Us Magazine, “Ghost Whisperer” star Jennifer Love Hewitt reveals she still has certain body... |
26 March 2010
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Geri Halliwell has often talked about her struggle with an eating disorder and the unhealthy body image she used to have when she was younger, but she never addressed the question of who helped her get over it. Sitting down with Piers Morgan for an interview, the singer revealed her best friend Robbie Williams saved ... |
26 March 2010
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They say women should expect to pack a few pounds after a certain age, with reports indicating that that weight is the hardest to shed. Not impossible, though, as a recent study cited by USA Today comes to show, since a single hour of moderate intensity physical activity is more than enough to help women maintain the... |
25 March 2010
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Now that the weather is warm enough to allow us to take our workouts from the gym to the park, FitSugar has come up with a few tips we should keep in mind in order to make the most of our outdoor workout. To those of us for whom running is not exactly our cup of tea, the fitness e-zine offers an alternative that is c... |
24 March 2010
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She’s the artist who once grabbed international headlines with a story that said she had taken out an insurance policy on her backside. At 40 years old, singer, actress and mom Jennifer Lopez looks hotter than ever, so this means she must be doing something to stay in such enviable shape. The secret, it would s... |
24 March 2010
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Anyone who’s seen Lady Gaga’s latest video for her collaboration with Beyonce, “Telephone,” can see that she’s toned up. Not that Gaga was ever fat or anything, but she just seems in better shape now. Aside from the dancing she does on her current tour, the Monster Ball, the singer has a... |
22 March 2010
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Vanessa Hudgens is looking to move away from her “High School Musical” image and what better way to do that than by means of a film that comes with the tagline “Alice in Wonderland with machine guns.” To prepare for her part in the upcoming “Sucker Punch,” Hudgens had to train hard... |
22 March 2010
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Songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi also happens to have one of the best bodies in the industry, as she revealed herself on the last season of American Idol, when she ripped her dress open to show off her well-defined abs in a contest with “Bikini Girl.” Speaking with Women’s Health, the April 20... |
16 March 2010
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A while back, Ashley Greene made international headlines after revealing she got her “New Moon” vampire body partly by eating very seldom in very small portions because the hectic schedule would not allow her more. However, that’s not to say that was the rule, since the star does work hard to mainta... |
10 March 2010
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Gorgeous actress Courteney Cox says that, while she does worry about her weight, she doesn’t like to allow that to stop her from enjoying life with everything it has to offer. So, because she loves food, the 45-year-old star has to make sure she puts in the extra effort to burn the calories and stay in great sh... |
1 March 2010
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Because of the changes in our society, most of the work we do today is done sitting. Many of us have desk jobs from 9 to 5, which means we’re either too tired to work out when we get off work or too busy to do something else. Even so, we always seem to find the time to watch TV, with a recent research showing t... |
26 February 2010
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