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Women should stop wearing yoga pants to the gym immediately, at least that's the opinion of one New York Time's writer.  https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/17/opinion/sunday/yoga-pants-sweatpants-women.html

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"Asparagine, an amino acid derived from a varied range of foods — including asparagus, fish and potatoes — could be a key nutrient for a deadly form of breast cancer, a new study suggests." https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320866.php

This year's flu-related death toll in Florida is now over 300.  It's victims aren't just the elderly or health-compromised people that we typically think of as being particularly vulnerable to the flu.  The latest victim is a 12 year old boy who was thought to otherwise have been healthy. Dr. Peter Lamelas of South Florida urgent care clinic MD Now speculates Hurricane Irma may have contributed to the unusually high outbreak there. http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/boy-flu-death-spurs-concern-palm-beach-county/MFUdN1nGRRrpAVeTcGF67N/amp.html

Kim Painter , Special for USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/health/2017/11/10/apparently-there-such-thing-heart-stopping-sex/107537486/                             Getty Images Heart-stopping sex is rare, but when it occurs it usually happens to a man, says one of the first large studies to examine sudden cardiac arrest during or just after sex. Sex is linked to about 1 in 100 sudden cardiac arrests in men and 1 in 1,000 in women, according to the study presented Sunday at a scientific meeting of the American Heart Association and published in the  Journal of the American College of Cardiology . “The findings are reassuring,” for people with heart disease concerned that sex might be dangerous, said senior author Sumeet Chugh, a cardiologist at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute in Los Angeles. “Now we can tell them the risk is very low.”  Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when an electrical malfunction causes the heart to stop beating. Most victims die. The medica

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Despite our best intentions to stay healthy, sometimes our well-meaning habits cause more harm than good.  There are ten practices we've become in the habit of that we need to stop doing now! http://www.healthyway.com/a/10-hygiene-habits-its-time-to-ditch/

It's a long known fact that stress can impact your health, and prolonged stress may have impacts as serious as cardiac disease.  It's not surprising that reducing stress is on some many people's new year's resolution lists.  A recent study has found that a simple way to help reduce stress may be smelling clothing items worn by your partner.  Dirty t-shirt, anyone? https://www.menshealth.com/sex-women/smell-test-stress

Let's face it.  Nobody wants to discuss sexual health, especially female sexual health.  Despite how liberated we've become in some areas, talking about girly bits is still pretty taboo.  Starting with some basics, these are six things every woman should do after sex to keep everything in good condition. https://www.thealternativedaily.com/women-should-do-these-6-things-after-sex/

Across the country, the flu continues to take it's toll, hitting some people so hard it's causing death.  California is the latest state hit hard, and flu vaccine supply is running short. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-ln-flu-surge-20180106-htmlstory.html

What impact may Jeff Sessions new marijuana changes have on the legal marijuana industry? http://time.com/5088442/jeff-sessions-marijuana-legal/

Jeopary host and celebrity Alex Trebec describes the head injury incurred in a fall months ago in this video.  What are the signs of a subdural hematoma and his prognosis?  http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/05/health/alex-trebek-subdural-hematoma/index.html

According to the Center for Disease Control, seven out of ten adults aged 20 or older are either overweight or obese.  While the problem is certainly nationwide, a new study showed higher prevalence in the southern states listed in this article.  Of course the article also offers a list of each state's most popular comfort food.  https://wallethub.com/edu/fattest-states/16585/

Did spending too much time looking at your phone help get you fat?  Try turning things around by installing a food tracking app!  These apps get the best reviews to help you mind what your putting in your mouth. https://www.npr.org/2018/01/01/574109412/we-gave-weight-loss-using-food-tracking-apps-a-try

Each new year, millions of Americans make the resolution to get healthy and lose weight.   While some choose a trend diet, others take a completely different route.  But which diets do the experts think are the best to achieve long term weight loss and overall health? Which Diets Are Ranked Best By Experts

Here at www.cprtrainingfast.com, we may write a lot about how to avoid colds, flu and other illnesses, but let's face it - sometimes we still get sick.  To us, there's nothing like a pot of steaming hot chicken soup, filled with garlic, ginger and other healthy ingredients that are known to help fight off the bug and make you feel better.    Our favorite chicken soup recipe is this one from  GeniusKitchen.com  but we recommend taking it one step farther.  Make some bone broth ahead of time before you start feeling the symptoms.  It's as easy as putting the carcasses of your roasted chicken in a crock pot with water for a couple days and storing it in the freezer.   We want to hear your favorite chicken soup recipes and other home remedies to both prevent winter illnesses and help alleviate symptoms if they do hit.  Share your ideas in the comments!

Nationwide, the flu continues to take it's toll.  Health officials still advise it is not too late to get the vaccine but it is not immediately effective.  In addition to being vaccinated, follow recommended precautions as reported in this USA Today article. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2017/12/29/flu-season-early/990271001/

As reported flu cases start to increase in West Virginia, health care professionals say it is not too late to get the flu shot.  While you can still get the flu if you're vaccinated, symptoms of this year's strain can be lessened as can recovery time.  If you haven't yet been vaccinated or think you may be experiencing the first symptoms, seek help quickly.  Click this helpful link to  MedExpress Urgent Care  for locations near you.    http://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/flu-activity-worsens-in-w-va-ohio-as-peak-approaches/article_12d1b55a-36a9-5baf-ab30-f1cc80976e37.html

Down and out with the flu in Tennessee?  Getting help quickly could be the key to a faster recovery.  Treatment at early onset is key, particularly for infants, children, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems.   Visit an urgent care center for help as soon as you think you may have the flu.  If you are Tennessee, try Fast Pace Urgent Care.  Visit their site for a list of locations and hours.    http://www.fastpaceurgentcare.com/ http://wkrn.com/2017/12/13/doctors-warn-deadly-flu-strain-has-arrived-in-middle-tennessee/