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Personal Best: Ready to Exercise? Check Your Watch	12/10/2009 6:21 AM
Are athletes more efficient in the morning, doing the same work but with less effort, as measured by a lower heart rate?
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.
Personal Best: Train the Mind to Run Right Through Winter	11/12/2009 12:19 PM
Those who exercise in all sorts of weather will attest that there is a certain thrill that can come from terrible conditions.
How Posted Calories Affect Food Orders	11/4/2009 12:29 PM
One study said an effort had no effect on residents in poor neighborhoods, while another saw modest changes citywide.
Well: A Marathon Run in the Slow Lane	11/2/2009 11:55 PM
Marathons around the country are getting slower as more charity runners and run-walkers take part.
Advertising: A Brand Favored by Muscle Men Wants to Appeal to More Women	11/10/2009 12:53 AM
Only around 6 percent of GNC’s revenue comes from the sale of basic vitamins like A and C. The chain’s strongest sellers are proprietary blends.