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Cardio vs Weight Lifting: Which Is Better for Weight Loss? Many people who’ve decided to lose weight find themselves stuck with a tricky question — should they do cardio or lift weights? They’re the two most popular types of workouts, but it can be hard to know which is a better use of your time. … Read more
When Your Weight Gain Is Caused by Medicine Some medicines can cause certain people to put on weight. This can be a good thing if you are underweight to begin with. If you are at a normal weight, then gaining a few pounds also might not be a big deal. But, if you are already … Read more
The summer conundrum: Fight brain drain, or give the kids a break? By Andrea Orr (iStock) For four weeks this summer, my rising sixth-grader and a few of her friends will swap swimming for pre-algebra and crafts for creative writing. Along with catching fireflies and scratching mosquito bites, they’ll spend some time indoors, dissecting insects. … Read more