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waterFeeling cranky, fatigued and unable to focus? You might just need a drink of water, according to new research.

The small study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, tested mood, concentration and mental skills in 25 women who either were given enough fluids to remain optimally hydrated or were induced into a mildly dehydrated state. Dehydration was achieved through either exercise alone or by using both exercise and a diuretic drug that increased urination.

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New Year’s resolutions take many forms, but a good number have to do with eating better and getting more exercise. Both goals can be pursued at health clubs with on-site cafes that serve food geared to fitness-conscious patrons.

At the sprawling, two-year-old Life Time Athletic club in Berkeley Heights, which includes a spa...

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Looking back on it, Wendy Fox thinks it was the M&M's that did her in.

They sat in a glass bowl on her living room table, taunting her every time she walked by, seemingly calling out for her to scoop up a few and eat them. Eat them she did, as well as anything else chocolaty that crossed her path such as a brownie at her favorite restaurant or a mocha...

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Last week, I made a dinner for my teenagers that was "the bomb" (their words), but I made sure to tell them it was healthy before they dug in. Although I was sure I had made enough to have leftovers, there were none. Then, I began to wonder whether we all had eaten a little more because we knew it was a healthy meal. After a little research, I found that was likely the case...

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Supersized portions and high-calorie dishes in restaurants are often blamed for contributing to America's obesity epidemic, and for good reason.

People tend to carry more body fat if they eat out frequently, and they tend to consume more calories and fat in restaurants than they do when eating at home, studies suggest...

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Eating salads is a great way to curb your appetite and add nutrients to your diet. However, lurking in restaurants, the salad bar, or your fridge are salad staples that may up your fat and calorie intake more than you realize. If you want to know what to keep and what to toss, check out this advice on how to make healthy salads.

Healthy Salad Basics

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New York City's requirement that fast-food restaurants post calorie counts on menus led one in six customers to notice the information and buy foods with fewer calories, according to new research released on Tuesday. While overall calorie consumption for the thousands of people tracked did not change, customers of McDonald's, Au Bon Pain and Yum Brands Inc's KFC were shown...

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