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fitnessLatest yoga trend defies gravity

11/06/2011
The latest yoga trend defies gravity. AntiGravity Yoga is a fitness practice that uses a silk hammock as a soft trapeze for resistance and support as participants hang upside down and are suspended in the air. 
Exercise could counter the effects of the 'obesity gene'
11/06/2011 - Having a so-called obesity gene doesn't necessarily doom you to being fat, a study finds — if you stay active. 

Now Eat This: Low-calorie ingredients help lighten pumpkin pie
11/06/2011 - November is a tough month. I mean, we've barely recovered from our Halloween sugar shock and already we're gearing up for an all-day eat-off of turkey and trimmings. 

Kick the habit: If caffeine owns you, it might be time to reassert yourself
11/06/2011 - For most people, a morning cup of java isn't harmful. But if you rely on coffee to get you out of bed, to stave off midmorning headaches and to avoid the 3 p.m. crash, you may be hooked on one of the most popular drugs in the world. 

How To: Get Fit with These Tips

Special to The Denver Post
Women are more likely to gain weight after marriage, according to a recent study from Ohio State University. One solution: understand your nutritional needs.  
 
Special to The Denver Post
Getting braces or other orthodontic work can require frequent appointments and hefty payments, so choosing the right doctor is a must.  
 
Special to The Denver Post
Cases of gout, a painful form of arthritis that often begins in the big toe joint, have climbed steadily in recent decades — and discomfort can be severe.  
 
 

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Marvin Joseph, The Washington Post
This dish requires a sharp knife and a fair amount of prep time, but it's well worth the effort. These are stuffed peppers reinvented: light, packed with the tastes of summer vegetables and fresh herbs and just plain delicious. They will wipe away any memories of old-style specimens.  
 
 

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Q: My husband and I weren't visited by many greedy goblins this Halloween. Now there's a huge stash of leftover candy tempting us.  
 
 

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