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Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.) is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers, as well as one of the most celebrated athletes, in sporting history. Sadly, he was diagnosed with a degenerative disorder called Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in 1984 at the age of 42. Because his is one of the most […]

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This post was inspired by the following question I received a few weeks ago: Hey Naomi, I have an extreme case of oily skin. I try to use as many oil-free products as possible as well as a toner. I also wash my face every day (twice a day!!), yet the OILY shine just won’t […]

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Certain weather conditions, from extreme heat to extreme cold, from rain to thunderstorms, can prompt an asthma attack. But there are ways to manage a weather-related asthma trigger so your asthma symptoms don’t kick in. For some people with asthma, a change in weather conditions can be trigger symptoms. While environmental allergens and pollutants such […]

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As parents age, roles become reversed as their adult children become the caregivers. Sometimes, it’s just providing a quick ride to the store, the way your mother might have driven you before you had your license. Other times, you may find yourself changing the diapers of the person who once changed yours. It may be […]

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If you’re older than age 60 and have high blood pressure, you might want to check with your doctor about a recent update for managing the condition. That’s because according to new research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, a committee of experts determined it’s OK for older folks to have a […]

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New Year’s resolutions. We know you’ve made a few. Like the year before that. And the year before that. So quick question: are you going to actually keep them this time around Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolve to better themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually make good […]

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My number one FitGirl motto is, “The body follows the mind.” The biggest thing standing in between you and the weight loss results that you…

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Want to help fight childhood obesity? A new study from Cornell found that changing a surprising habit could help prevent your children from gaining excess pounds. “The quickest way parents can help kids eat less might be to grab them a smaller bowl,” says Brian Ven Ittersum, professor of behavioral economics at Cornell and lead […]

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50 years ago, Frankie Beverly never envisioned that he would still be singing today, let alone be as popular as he and Maze have become. His raspy voice belted out chart-popping melodies like “Lady of Magic,” “Happy Feelings,”  “Southern Girl” and the one that kept the crowd at Gibson on their feet, “We Are One.” “The […]

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It’s that time of year: Holiday office parties, Christmas dinners, sugar cookies  and festive cocktails. Add to the mix a dose of holiday stress and there’s no wonder why most of the average American’s annual weight gain occurs between October and February. Here are 5 tips to avoid excessive weight gain during this holiday season: […]