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Fitness: A Device to De-Stress Your Workout	12/21/2009 2:53 PM
A small but growing number of athletes are wearing what manufacturers like to call “performance mouthpieces” while cycling, running or weight training.
Personal Best: Ready to Exercise? Check Your Watch	12/10/2009 10:43 AM
Are athletes more efficient in the morning, doing the same work but with less effort, as measured by a lower heart rate?
Recipes for Health: Stir-Fried Shiitake Mushrooms, Tofu and Asparagus	12/18/2009 12:28 AM
This lovely stir-fry is perfect with rice or noodles.
Recipes for Health: Puree of Mushroom Soup	12/18/2009 12:46 PM
A soup like cream of mushroom, but without all that dairy.
Vital Signs: Hazards: Take Care When Ordering Bear for Dinner	12/15/2009 1:48 PM
A federal report indicated that in recent years, bear meat accounted for almost all nonpork cases of trichinosis.
Well: Firm Body, No Workout Required?	12/9/2009 3:35 PM
Muscle-activating shoes claim to tone legs and buttocks while you walk. But do they bring results you can see?
Fitness: Becoming Your Own Massage Therapist	12/3/2009 12:19 AM
A foam roller, a ball, your own fingers: All can be therapeutic devices when used properly.
Patient Money: Knowing What’s Worth Paying For in Vitamins	12/7/2009 9:13 AM
Vitamin sales in the United States are expected to grow 8 percent this year to $9.2 billion, according to Nutrition Business Journal.
Health Care Savings Could Start in the Cafeteria	11/30/2009 4:45 PM
A start-up company is aiming to help companies lower medical costs by offering employees healthier diets.
Fitness: Triathletes, on Your Mark ...Whoa!	11/25/2009 11:34 PM
As more casual athletes sign up for triathlons, the sport has seen a corresponding rise in injuries.