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    5 wacky diets you should never try

    When it comes to dieting, some people will do almost anything to lose weight. The problem arises when these wacky ways to shed pounds are just as unsafe as they are outrageous—none listed here would get a green light from a qualified doctor. In other words, do not try these at home. Instead, we suggest sticking to the standby combo of regular exercise and a wholesome balanced diet as your best bet for losing weight and keeping it off.

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    ‘I don’t know how women have back to back kids and they’re all tiny,’ says 90210 star Jennie Garth

    Played by Jennie Garth, Kelly became unexpectedly pregnant, was temporarily addicted to cocaine, shot her rapist, and endured many other trials and tribulations.   Garth’s life couldn’t be further removed from the drama that ensued on the teen soap that started in 1990. Today, Garth is a twice-divorced mom of three who’s been married to actor David Abrams since last July. Aside from other projects, including a stint on “Dancing With the Stars,” she has had two reality shows: “Jennie Garth: A L

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    Your heart attack symptoms may point to another health issue

    So you think you’re having a heart attack.  Symptoms of what’s also known as myocardial infarction should never be ignored—get medical help if you have ever think that you’re experiencing a heart attack or if you have more than one of the symptoms below at once.  But it’s possible there could be other health issues at play.  Click through the gallery above to see if your heart attack symptom may actually be a case of some other underlying health issue. Did we miss something?

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    How to avoid GMOs at the grocery store

    Genetically modified foods entered the Canadian food system 20 years ago, yet most people still don’t know they’ve been eating them since mandatory labelling isn’t required here (or in the United States) like it is in 64 other countries around the world. But even without mandatory labelling, there’s a growing movement of people who are concerned about genetically modified foods and want to avoid them. A 2015 national Ipsos Reid poll commissioned by the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network found

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    Canadian woman earns her way into ‘People’ magazine by losing 100 pounds

    “When I got the email I started screaming,” says Faith (whose hometown in the mag is listed as “British Columbia”). “It’s been surreal.” ALSO SEE: Woman loses more than 100 pounds in 9 months – without surgery! People discovered Faith through her Instagram account, where she speaks openly about her struggles with excess weight, poor body image, and food addiction. Faith used to go to three different Dairy Queens to get the same thing—Skor Blizzards with extra fudge and extra Skor—so that the s

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    Is it possible to exercise too much?

    While most people have a hard time getting in enough exercise, at the opposite end of the spectrum are those who do too much. While not getting enough exercise has all sorts of negative health implications – like weight gain and increased risk of certain diseases – overexercise also has its downsides. Shin splints, Achilles tendon rupture, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, and stress fractures are a few examples. Symptoms include pain during or after physical activity and chronic, persistent pa

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    The best and worst things to eat after working out

    Exercising regularly is a no-brainer when it comes to the quest for health and well-being. But to get the most out of your workout, you need to follow it up with suitable sustenance. Picking the right foods and drinks to ingest after an exercise session will help keep you on the right track. Scroll through the gallery below to see what you should chow down on post-workout – and what you should avoid