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13 Everyday Activities That Burn More Than 200 Calories

We all know exercise is important not only for physical and mental health, but also for longevity. There are times, however, that life, career and family obligations take precedence, which makes fitting in exercise a real challenge.

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How to Learn the Philly Shell Boxing Defense

The Philly shell is a riskier defense that sacrifices some coverage for the ability to counterpunch more swiftly. It requires a lot of practice before it can be used successfully in a fight.

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7 Exercises to Sculpt a Perfectly Chiseled Physique

Some physiques don’t need to be overhauled; they just need to be polished up a bit. Take you. You like your body, and you should -- you’re in pretty good shape. But it’d be nice to tone up, let those muscles “pop” more and get a longer, more defined look. The good news: There is a way, and it’s here at your fingertips.

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What Is a Bone Bruise?

Despite the name making it sound like a simple bruise, a bone bruise is a lot more painful and the pain lasts longer than the giant swelling of a bruise on the skin or in the muscle.

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Nettle Tea Benefits and Warnings

In one of those strange-but-true twists of nature, it turns out that the plant that can cause you so much harm could be the very solution to treating your problems.

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Calories Burned During Squats

Squats use the large muscles of your legs and butt to burn calories, but done on their own -- they don't burn a ton. Make them part of a comprehensive routine.

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10 Scary Facts About Men's Sperm Count

Men, the number of sperm in your assembly line is far more important than you think. Here are 10 alarming facts about your sperm count that you may want to consider.

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The 7 Secrets to Getting and Staying Fit

Whether or not they realize it, fit people are experts at accountability. As a personal trainer, here's my best tip for staying on track: Keep your goals in mind and make them part of all aspects of your life.

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The 13 Worst Alcoholic Drinks Sure to Derail Your Diet

Enjoying a drink with friends is a relaxing way to unwind. And in moderation, drinking alcohol may be be good for you. In fact, some research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption is good for the heart and may help us live longer.

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11 Banned Food Ingredients Still Allowed in the U.S.

Do you read nutrition labels? If so, what do you look for? Some of us concentrate on fat grams, calories, carbs, protein, sugar and sodium and while this information is definitely impactful for controlling our health and weight, there are additional items we may want to be watching out for in our foods.

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10 Body Parts You Didn't Know You Had

As a fitness instructor, I use proper anatomical terms in class to make sure my students maximize their performance and stay injury-free. But as a student, I know what it's like being the person who's always a step (or three!) behind because they have no idea what the instructor is talking about.

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10 Things to Know in Case of a Health Emergency

In a health emergency, the questions come at you rapid fire. Armed with the right knowledge, they become a little bit easier to answer. Say you have a deep cut or your friend likely has a broken arm. How do you treat the issue right now?

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The 14 Healthiest Foods at Fast-Food Restaurants

As you head out for your next adventure, chances are you’re going to have to make a pit stop. But one look around any interstate exchange and it's clear that a road trip usually means passing through a wasteland of fast food and cheap eats.

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4 Surprising Benefits of Eating at Night

How many times have you heard someone say that if you want to lose weight you shouldn’t be eating at night? Or that eating too late is a sure recipe for weight gain?

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