Lifestyle & Trends - Health & Wellness

Five hot fitness tips for cold weather

Finding time for exercise during the hectic holiday months can be challenging. For many people, a fitness regime gets tossed out with the wrapping paper. This makes getting back into a consistent exercise routine for the New Year an essential but difficult battle. And during dark winter months, fewer daylight hours and cooler temperatures can decrease motivation for even the most dedicated fitness buffs.

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Confused about generic drugs? You're not alone

With the recent announcement that Lipitor, the blockbuster cholesterol reducing pill, lost its patent, millions of people will gain access to the generic version of the medication - at a significantly reduced cost. Its recent availability as a generic drug, however, is the cause for confusion among patients, according to a new study by Treato, a social media search company that analyzes health-related discussions across the Internet.

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Hope and help for people living with little-known movement disorder

Stock prices, the weather and your teenager's taste in music - many things in our lives are beyond our control. But our bodies and the movements we make are under our control - right? Not for the estimated million-plus Americans who suffer from focal dystonias - disorders characterized by abnormal, sustained muscle contractions that cause twisting, repetitive movements and abnormal postures.

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Health plans don't just pay the bills - they can help keep you healthy

Many people think of their health insurer or health plan as the company that pays their medical bills when they get sick or visit the doctor. They may not realize that their health plan can be so much more - a place to find health and wellness programs that can help them stay healthy or help manage ongoing medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease.

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Holiday travel tips: Keep bed bugs out of the fun

The holidays are a time for celebration, gift-giving and visiting with family and friends. Travel wisely this winter to ensure that you do not bring any unwanted visitors, such as bed bugs, back home with you.

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