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Don't Believe Everything You Read on Food Labels

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Some seemingly healthy claims can mislead shoppers. Here's how to spot the telltale signs of 'leanwashing.' Continue


Should College Football Be Banned?

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Intelligence Squared Debates



Corruption and a growing concern for head injury have put college football in the spotlight. Are football programs’ millions in profits exploitation? Or are they still a celebration of amateur sport? Do football’s inherent danger and violence have any place in institutions of higher learning? Or does the sport provide young men with educational opportunities they wouldn’t otherwise have? Continue


Guts with Michael Mosley - Preview

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Michael Mosley



Accompany Michael Mosley into the strange and mysterious world of the human stomach. 4/17/2013 Continue


How I Became a Grown-Up Who Eats His Vegetables

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Hating on yucky vegetables was one of my defining traits, a last-gasp attempt to hold on to my youth — until I fell in love Continue


The Truth About Exercise with Michael Mosley - Promotion

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Michael Mosley



Join British journalist and physician Michael Mosley on his journey to uncover the truth about exercise. Mosley reveals the latest scientific discoveries about how our bodies respond to a workout and why individuals respond differently. Continue


4 Lies We Tell Ourselves About Our Health

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Whether you're too optimistic or fatalistic, the truth is the best medicine. Continue


Fiftysomething Diet: 5 Powerful Weight-Loss Boosters

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Sciences is finding that these foods and drinks can help you shed pounds more easily and quickly. Continue


Can't Do Certain Exercises Anymore? Then Swap 'Em!

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Don't let cranky joints or aging muscles spoil a workout. Try these alternative ways to strengthen five essential areas. Continue


How Yoga Helped Me Succeed in My New Career

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It's not a stretch to say yoga classes helped me make the switch from corporate lawyer to self-employed leadership coach. Continue


Power Foods That Can Save Your Memory

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A new PBS special, Protect Your Memory, makes a powerful case for changing your diet to ward off dementia. Continue


A Lifelong Exerciser Makes Peace With 'Senior Cardio'

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Going back to the gym after a five-year absence wasn’t the easiest of re-entries — for body or ego. Continue


Your Guide to Avoiding Joint Pain

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Every day, you punish your shoulders, knees, hips and wrists more than you realize. Here's how to stop the abuse. Continue


3 Minutes of Exercise and Two Fasts a Week

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In a series of PBS specials, British doctor Michael Mosley takes a surprisingly streamlined approach to workouts and food. Continue


The 3-Best Ways to Eat for a Healthy Heart

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It's not so much the specific foods you eat, but your overall eating pattern. Which plan is right for you? Continue


2 T'ai Chi Movements That Can Transform Your Health

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From master teacher David-Dorian Ross, fundamental motions to raise your fitness and wellness. Continue


Why We're Addicted to Unhealthy Snacks

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The author of 'Salt Sugar Fat' explains how the food industry hooks us on treats that aren't as wholesome as advertised. Continue


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Michael Mosley



With cameras in tow for the series, best-selling British author, journalist and popular TV personality Dr. Michael Mosley traveled across the U.S. to collaborate with researchers doing extraordinary work in a variety of health-related fields. Continue


America Revealed: "Food Machine" - Preview

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PBS Presents



Join host Yul Kwon on a cross-country adventure to discover how the American food machine keeps nearly 300 million Americans fed every day. 4/16/2012 Continue


7 (Fun) Ways to Get More Fit

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Break out of an exercise rut by applying skills you already have to new activities. Continue


10 Fitness Tips for People Who Don't Want to Work Out

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You don't have to join a gym to get in shape. These expert tips will incorporate exercise into your daily routine. Continue


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