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Virginia and Maryland Have Really Toxic Air

The two are on the top 20 list of states with the most harmful chemicals in the air.
Well+Being, Health  |  Aug 10, 2012
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Do Stressed Men Prefer Overweight Women?

New research suggests stress levels can affect men’s perception of the “ideal” female body type.
Well+Being, Health, Studies  |  Aug 9, 2012
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Do Athletes’ Superstitions Really Help?

Sports psychologist Dr. Keith Kaufman explains the tricky difference between ritual and routine and which one actually aids in performance.
Well+Being, Fitness, Sports  |  Aug 9, 2012
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Another Reason Weight Training Is Good for You

It can help prevent type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease.
Well+Being, Health, Fitness, Studies  |  Aug 8, 2012
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How to Jump Higher and Farther

Learn to spring like an Olympian with this high-intensity plyometrics workout.
Well+Being, Fitness, Fit Check  |  Aug 8, 2012
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Why Hoarders Can’t Let Go of Their Stuff

New research shows that hoarders’ brains are very different from others’.
Well+Being, Health, Studies  |  Aug 7, 2012
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Food Diaries: How Dairy-Free Dietitian Betsy Ramirez Eats for a Day

The registered dietitian shows how she maintains a dairy- and gluten-free lifestyle.
Well+Being, Healthy Eating, Food Diaries  |  Aug 7, 2012
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5 Great Bike Trails in Washington

Whether you want an easy ride or heart-pounding hills, these routes have what you’re looking for.
Well+Being, Fitness  |  Aug 6, 2012
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The Biggest Health Problem Among Olympians

Why do so many elite athletes suffer from asthma?
Well+Being, Health, Studies  |  Aug 2, 2012
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How the Affordable Care Act Affects Women Starting Today

The federal health-care law gives insured women access to eight free prevention-related services.
Well+Being, Health  |  Aug 1, 2012
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