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Genetically engineered salmon is OK to eat
Aqua Bounty Technologies Inc's genetically engineered salmon are as safe to eat as other Atlantic salmon, U.S. regulators said in a preliminary analysis released on Friday as they weigh whether to approve the fish for Americans' dinner plates.
Why it's worth becoming a waist-watcher
In the battle of the bulge, it’s natural to focus on the number on the scale. After all, it’s the most accessible assessment tool we have -- maybe next to how our pants fit -- to figure out just where we stand weight-wise, whether for appear
Make healthy lunches kids will want to eat
It's back to school and back to routines. For moms and dads, that means getting their act together for school lunches.
Cardio tennis, everyone?
As the pros hit the courts for the start of the U.S. Open, tennis beginners and aces alike are burning calories and practicing their lobs, drop shots and backhands with cardio tennis.
Why it's worth becoming a waist-watcher
In the battle of the bulge, it’s natural to focus on the number on the scale. After all, it’s the most accessible assessment tool we have -- maybe next to how our pants fit -- to figure out just where we stand weight-wise, whether for appear
Losing weight is all about making the right substitutions, author says
More than one person this summer has asked about better choices when it comes to those cold coffee milkshake-like beverages that you see many people happily slurping away on hot, humid days.
Training for a marthon? Be sure to listen to what your body is telling you
If you’re training for a fall marathon, chances are you’re in the middle of some of the toughest weeks of running. Successive weekends of back-to-back three-hour runs plus the normal mid-week training miles combine to play havoc with your bo
Legendary boxing gym goes the distance
The folks at Gleason's Gym like to say that boxing is the art of not getting hit.
Hiking great way to boost fitness level
Walking is the easiest and most convenient activity for getting and staying fit.
When choosing a gluten-free diet
More people are seeking food and food products lacking gluten, a protein in wheat, barley, rye, oats and hybrids of these grains.