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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows

Intermittent fasting three days a week outperforms traditional dieting in weight-loss study

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Creative ways to stay active, and burn calories, during the holidays

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Intermittent fasting can be as effective for weight loss as counting calories, study finds

Intermittent Fasting Study

Trying to lose weight? Getting more sleep may help

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5 healthier cocktails for your Fourth of July weekend

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Here's everything you need to know about the weight-loss Optavia Diet

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A creamy, low-calorie butter substitute made of ... water

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Fitness trackers are great and all, but what do those numbers actually mean?

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Late afternoon is prime time for calorie-burning, a new study suggests

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Today’s special: Obamacare menu labeling rules ushered in

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Amid backlash, Google Maps nixes short-lived calories-and-cupcakes counter

Calorie labeling more useful than people think, says study

Healthy cooking tip: Nix the oil

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Weighted Vests Exercise

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

IBX Honor Roll

Technology teacher recognized by Phillies, IBX for extraordinary work at West Philly school

Weighted Vests Exercise

There are benefits to wearing a weighted vest when working out – but also precautions to take

Exercise colon cancer

Exercise might lower colon cancer patients' risk of death, study finds

Riley Cote Cannabis

Riley Cote quietly used cannabis to calm his nerves as a Flyer. Now, he says, NHL players are far...

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