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Playlists

The Exercise Files With Annabeth Gish and Trainer Ashley Borden
As featured in the September/October 2010 issue of VIVmag, actor Annabeth Gish (FlashForward) and trainer Ashley Borden

Recipes

Chili-Lime Roasted Corn on the Cob
After a vigorous hike, nothing tastes better than sweet corn cooked to perfection over a campfire.
Healthy Eating | Comments: 1
March 3rd, 2008

Six Diet Disconnects

by Rachel Horn

Recent findings from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation’s Food & Health Survey revealed that although we want to be healthy, most of us really don’t know how to put our thoughts into action.

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February 28th, 2008

Your Summer Diet Survival Guide

by Melina B. Jampolis M.D.

25 easy tactics to fight weight gain despite BBQs, wedding receptions, picnics, vacation blowouts and fruity cocktails.

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Fitness, Wellness | Comments: 1
February 28th, 2008

Gadgets That Motivate

by Alexis Tirado

Determined to slim down this year? According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, one of the best ways to improve your exercise habits is to track your progress. So VIVmag sought out the best gadgets for doing just that. Here are our five faves.

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February 28th, 2008

Say Goodbye to Self-Criticism

by Gabrielle Gayagoy

Ever beat yourself up for making a mistake? Many people don’t realize what a negative impact their endless self-criticism has. Learn to treat yourself kindly with this simple exercise.

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Fitness, Healthy Eating | Comments: 1
February 8th, 2008

Which Diet Is Best?

by Melina B. Jampolis M.D.

Although Atkins won out in a short-term study, the reality of choosing a diet that works for your body type and metabolism is a little more complicated. VIVmag’s diet doc leads you to the smartest choice for you — step by step.

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February 6th, 2008

5 Fat Little Diet Mistakes You Can Avoid

by Melina B. Jampolis M.D.

It’s not the occasional six-slice pizza pig-out that packs on pounds; it’s the tiny daily slip-ups. And no one knows better what those are than the diet doctor who reads your food diary.

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February 6th, 2008

Create your own “bucket list”!

by Melissa Daly

In the film The Bucket List, Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play cancer patients who bust out of the hospital on a mission to check off all the things they want to do before they “kick the bucket.” Don’t wait until you’re laid-up on a gurney: Create your own want-to-do list! Here’s how:

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February 4th, 2008

American Heart Month

by Rachel Horn

The key to avoiding heart disease is to assess your risk early — so make a plan today to protect yourself from the top killer of women in America. Here, we give you the tools to improve your odds.

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January 15th, 2008

Thyroid Awareness Month

by Rachel Horn and Susanne R. Stoeckeler

Oprah Winfrey’s recent thyroid problems made headlines and brought a silent disease into the spotlight. But how she said she took control of her troubles has been widely questioned. According to the talk-show celebrity, a little vacation and some nutritional changes led her to overcome the weight gain, fatigue and discomfort often associated with thyroid disease. While some experts believe that good nutrition and stress management can help people with a malfunctioning thyroid, finding balance through rest and diet change alone is generally not a quick fix. Even after medical treatment, thyroid problems can be a struggle for life for many people. In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, here are a few things you need to know.

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Beauty, Wellness | No Comments
November 27th, 2007

5 Best Spas for Couples

by Mary Bemis

Check out these five spas and plan a perfect couple’s getaway!

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