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Running the marathon of my life

I ran my first Los Angeles marathon in 1999. I just wanted to try it at least once. My son who was in the Marines, encouraged me to run it...

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The ultimate home workout

Build muscle, carve definition and blast away stubborn belly fat without a single piece of equipment Summer is here and that means hundreds..

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The Cervical Cancer Story Could Have a Happy Ending

Editor’s Note: The following article is part of the monthly Lifelines education and awareness print series that the National Cancer..

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Black female teens may be more likely to attempt suicide

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among all teens in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics...

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Problems multiply for overweight children

Health, education, insurance put at risk According to the Children’s Defense Fund, among Black teenage girls, ages 12 to 19, more than 40..

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Autism Understanding is on the rise

A few months back, in April, you might have noticed some companies or neighbors bathing their buildings and homes in blue lights. Or maybe..

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Take your time with love and enjoy the fall

It’s an inner charge more exhilarating than Formula One and NASCAR racing. It’s a high-speed thrill ride in which you’re liable to..

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Living with autism or Asperger’s syndrome

The desire and right to live your “best life” doesn’t exclude those living with autism or Asperger’s syndrome (ASD); it does mean,..

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Weight loss does not lower heart disease risk from type 2 diabetes, study says

Weight loss does not lower heart disease risk from type 2 diabetes, study says Look AHEAD shows other important benefits National..

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Tips for Minorities: Prevent High Blood Pressure

A study published in the Journal Preventing Chronic Disease reported that minorities, particularly African Americans, have high rates of..

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