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Fighting Inflammation
Some aging factors are beyond our control, but one of the biggest — inflammation — needn't be. Here's how you can extinguish the flames of chronic inflammation before they ignite.

The Joy of Not Cooking
Living foods provide your body with the very best raw materials for greater energy, vitality and mental clarity.

The Lowdown on Plant Sterols
Get the latest on these cholesterol-lowering compounds — and learn the best ways to get an extra helping.
Adventure With An Aaah!
Want to be outward bound by day and pampered on the massage table by night? Try the newest trend - an adventure spa.

Silver Lining: Cindy Joseph
The world 'old' has been given a bad rap, explains Cindy Joseph. Life has been mistakenly described as a downhill process, when, in fact, it's an ever-continuing expansion.
How Triathlon Got Hot
It took one moment of intense drama to spark public interest in triathlon. Now, 22 years later, the sport has spawned a lifestyle — and both have caught fire.
Eyes On The Prize
It'll be a hard day's work for about 2,500 athletes at the Life Time Fitness Triathlon on July 17. But somebody's going home with $250,000.

Workout Wisdom
“Get yourself an exercise buddy.” That’s some of the best exercise advice I’ve ever heard. But I swear, no health and fitness idea (except perhaps “eat more vegetables”) has been so completely overexposed, yet so totally underutilized.

Right-Track Retrospective
I just realized that this year marks my 30-year fitness anniversary. I was 13 when I started working out and I've been doing it ever since, studying and experimenting with all sorts of different sports and fitness techniques along the way.
The Benefits of League Sports
Think team sports are just for kids? You gotta be kidding! League sports can challenge even the fittest adults. If you're looking for a way to toughen up your mind and muscle, take to the fields of play.

Sizing Up Smoothies
How healthy are these health drinks, really? Find out what makes a smoothie worth drinking — and what might make some smoothies worth rethinking.
Are You a Buyer, Renter or Freeloader?
When it comes to relationships, are you and your partner looking to stay put or still shopping around?

All About Hydration
Clear thinking, vibrant skin, healthy kidneys, and bountiful energy — they all depend on an adequate daily intake of water. Are you getting enough liquids? And if you work out, are you getting the right kind? Find out why you should look before you gulp.