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By Tina Haupert I first started running in college in order to deal with the stress of my coursework. I’d head out for a run around the campus and by the time I returned to my dorm room, I would feel like a million bucks. It was a great way to keep in shape and, let’s face it, to ward off the beer calories that I was consuming on the weekends! Before finding my Feel Great Weight , I ran three miles a couple of times a week. Running torched calories and cleared my mind, but I never thought about running longer distances or that I’d want to run a marathon. And yet today I’m training for a marathon in Honolulu in December! And I’m ready for the challenge

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How to Start Running: 5 Tips for Beginners

By Tina Haupert I first started running in college in order to deal with the stress of my coursework. I’d head out for a run around the campus and by the time I returned to my dorm room, I would feel like a million bucks. It was a great way to keep in shape and, let’s face it, to ward off the beer calories that I was consuming on the weekends! Before finding my Feel Great Weight , I ran three miles a couple of times a week. Running torched calories and cleared my mind, but I never thought about running longer distances or that I’d want to run a marathon. And yet today I’m training for a marathon in Honolulu in December! And I’m ready for the challenge. Getty Images To prepare, I’m increasing my mileage each week and journaling my experience on my personal blog, Carrots ‘N’ Cake

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How to Start Running: 5 Tips for Beginners

Nuts certainly are great for heart health. But which nut should you choose if you want to make the most progress against heart disease: walnuts, almonds, or pecans?

When you’re being treated for osteoporosis, a blood or urine test will provide clues or “markers” as to the progress of your treatments.

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Newer Osteoporosis Treatments Build Stronger Bones