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Cell phone use appears to have an effect on brain activity, boosting the metabolism of brain glucose in specific areas, according to a new study.

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Cell Phones Affect Brain, but Does It Matter?

By Tina Haupert Last winter, I put on a few extra pounds. It was probably 5 pounds or less, but my clothing fit differently and I didn’t like it.

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5 Ways to Rev Up Metabolism and Jump-Start Weight Loss

By Shaun Chavis Follow me on Twitter Gwyneth Paltrow’s announcement that she has the beginning stages of osteopenia (low bone mineral density) has led to speculation that her low vitamin D levels may be a consequence of her macrobiotic diet. Now, a lot of people are thinking twice about their own diet schemes. We’ve written before about how liquid cleanse diets can dehydrate you and hurt your heart . However, there are plenty of diets that are less extreme but still potentially harmful to your health. I spoke to two experts: Dr. Felicia Stoler , a registered dietitian and host of Honey, We’r e Killing the Kids! on TLC, and Marjorie Nolan , a New York City–based registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.

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Is Your Diet Hurting Your Health?