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Weight Gain

Sleep Loss May Slow Metabolism, Up Weight Restricting sleep for just several days alters how we metabolize fats and changes how satisfied we are by a meal, according to new research conducted at Penn State and published in the Journal of Lipid Research.   According to Orfeu
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From Needle to Vial

The Low-Down on How Blood Work Works Blood tests can diagnose disease, determine organ function and help your doctor see how well treatments are working.   But when it is time to get blood work done, some patients wonder whether it is really a big deal if they eat before
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If your partner is being unhealthy, there is a chance his or her bad habits might tempt you. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Relationship 15

Can Relationships Make You Gain Weight? Nothing makes you fat overnight. Weight gain comes from several factors such as lack of exercise or over eating the wrong foods. But there is no denying that when you have found “the one,” you tend to get comfortable. It starts
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