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Staying active and getting regular exercise may offer relief for people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

New research reveals moderate to vigorous exercise helped reduce common symptoms of irritable bowels: cramps, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea.

The causes of IBS vary from person to person, but the Mayo Clinic lists elevated stress levels, hormonal changes, food triggers, and illnesses like gastroenteritis, as potential risk factors for IBS.

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Dr. David Katz, the director of Yale University’s Prevent Research Center thinks so.

He has researched all of the data regarding the recently resurrected HCG diet and found there to be no supporting evidence of it’s success. He describes HCG diet marketers as nothing more than “snake oil” salesmen.

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A new study, carried out on baboons, suggests that dieting in the first half of pregnancy will damage the development of the baby’s brain.

The researchers found that when pregnant baboons were following a moderately calorie-restricted diet, the brain development of their foetus was affected.

Scientists believe this may have implications for human pregnancy too; dieting while pregnant could lower your child’s IQ.

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The January “blahs” may have hit in your household. With New Years resolutions perhaps long gone, here are 7 ways to prevent your family from going into full-blown hibernation this winter.

1. Community Centers: Recreation centers are one of the best resources to keep children active during the cold months. Sign your little ones up for a sport or activity they are interested in. Swimming, ice skating and other indoor activities are perfect opportunities to keep fit.

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The obesity epidemic is pretty alarming especially when so many of our young people are obese at such an early age.

Personal Trainer, Maggie Ayre, has put together a great program that teaches teen girls about how to beat obesity or stop from becoming obese. If you know of a teen who needs help, Maggie offers a free Fit Girls ebook.

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To help curb childhood obesity, the United States Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new proposal to bring healthier food, such as more fruits and vegetables, to the nation’s public schools.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood obesity has tripled over the past 30 years. Rates went from 6.5% to 19.6%, between 1980 and 2008, among kids 6 to 11 years old. And in adolescents, ages 12 to 19, jumped from 5.0% to 18.1%.

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Bike riding may be fun, but a new study claims regular cycling may negatively impact sperm; resulting in lower sperm counts.

Researchers did not expect to find an association between sperm quality and moderate physical activity, but previous studies have suggested pro-athletes may have issues with their sperm.

For the new study, scientists examined the link between exercising and sperm health in “average” men.

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If you sit at a desk most of the day, you probably have some idea that it’s not good for your weight or health.

A new study, published online in the European Heart Journal, has found that people who sit for extended periods of time without taking short breaks, are at higher risk for heart disease, compared to those who take more frequent breaks to stand up and walk around.

Surprisingly, the researchers found that even if you go the the gym regularly, the negative impact of long bouts of inactivity also seem to apply.

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Remember Carrie Fisher? Most of you think of Princess Leia with the donut/earmuff shaped hair. Her latest news is that she is signing up with Jenny Craig. The 54 year old says:

“A day comes when you can no longer face not wanting to leave the house because you don’t like the way you look,”

Apparently, there is more to this public diet attempt than leaving the house, and it may have something to do with bloggers, and those who comment.

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The 400 Calorie Fix is a book from Editor-in-chief of Prevention. The book essentially outlines a diet of 1200 or 1600 Calories (that can be broken into 400 Calorie meals).

We have a copy to give away…

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