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Gotta Love the Label
Grocery stores seem a whole lot more like libraries nowadays. But instead of picking up a good book, shoppers are reading nutrition labels—and with good reason.
“By checking out the label before you buy, you can find lower-fat and higher-fiber foods that can help you eat...
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Why Your Heart Loves Exercise
Though it may be hard to make that first foray off the couch, do it for your heart. "Exercise reduces your risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart attack," says Gregory Florez, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise. The key to strengthening your heart muscle is aerobic exercise, such as walking, running, swimming, and cycling. MyPyramid Food Guidance System (www.mypyramid.gov)...
