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Eating Right
Diet Myths. If you are dieting and still not losing weight, you may be getting tricked by “diet myths.” For 5 myths and how to overcome them, see

5 Diet Myths Debunked

World’s Healthiest Foods. Get unbiased scientific information about the world’s healthiest foods, from almonds to yogurt, at

World’s Healthiest Foods

Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate. Read the original article by Jane Brody from 1998 that launched glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate as a potential way to help with arthritis.

Glucosamine/Chondroitin Sulfate

Staying in Shape
Training Tips. For some training tips to help you make sure to get plenty of liquids and not get overheated, see

Tips from the Training Room

Boost Your Memory. Research shows that mental exercises can boost brainpower, just as physical workouts can make a body more fit. See:

Put Your Mind to It

Staying Healthy
Heel Pain. If your exercise routine is being slowed down by heel pain, it may be “plantar fasciitis.” See what you can do about it in “Plantar Fasciitis: A Common Cause of Heel Pain” at:

Heel Pain – Plantar Fasciitis

Knee Pain. Prevention – WebMd.com recommends some general things to reduce the likelihood of sustaining a knee injury.

Knee Pain - Prevention

Treatment – If you get an achy knee anyway, RevolutionHealth.com recommends six steps to help your knees.

Knee Pain - Treatment

How to Prevent Important Diseases. To find out what is your risk of developing five of the most important diseases in the US, including heart disease and cancer, and what you can do to prevent them, read Dr. Graham Colditz’s article,

How to Prevent Important Diseases

Cheap Drugs. Smartmoney.com looks at ways to save money on prescription drugs, from WalMart to wholesale clubs and other options.

Ways to Save Money on Prescription Drugs

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