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Edison woman completes equator-long trek to a healthier life

Peggy Day of Edison finishes 25,120 miles of running and walking (the distance around the Earth at the equator) on Jan. 25 on a treadmill at the Metuchen YMCA. Day began her quest in on Nov. 28, 1993, running several miles a day for 18 years and two months.

The Big Ticker: Heart Disease

It's the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the United States, killing one person every 37 seconds. February is Heart Disease Awareness month, and time for you to learn how to take care of your ticker

Tackling Weight Loss Confusion

The weight loss arena is confusing to people because of outright lies and/or information overload. You are responsible for the health of your body. Do the research to see if the claims on the weight loss product label are true.

A-D of weight loss and wellness

Here are some practical and easy-to-do ABC’s to help you get started. A—Apple. The controversial fruit from the garden of Eden is more than just a health food. It also offers a great way to diet—high in fiber and rich in vitamins A, B and C, and the minerals magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, calcium and zinc. The apple diet is a kind of cleansing and fasting regimen. Its pectin content ...

Going Vegan: No jive with 'Thrive Foods' -- just nutrient rich advice from Brendan Brazier

The endurance athlete shows how a plant-based diet focused on nutritious ingredients can help build strength, improve sleep and help people get in shape.