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Heart disease

MY MOTHER died of a heart disease. She had congestive heart failure. Sometimes when I remember how much she suffered, I’d ask myself how can we avoid being one of its victims. Thus, I vowed to do all means to help and educate people on taking care of one’s heart through proper exercise, nutrition and self-discipline.

How these power women lost weight through aqua aerobics

After women birth to her first child, Alexandra “Xandra” Ramos Padilla, general manager of Crossings Department Store, worked out her post-natal weight gain through aqua aerobics. Under swimming instructor Sharon Caoili’s program, she lost 10 lbs in three months, coupled with eschewing dessert and potato chips as part of her Lenten sacrifice then.

Quick-fix fitness fad to be avoided

Reebok Simply Tone shoes are one of the many fitness fad shoes marketed to people promising weightloss and muscle tone. Allie Jean Thompson, an SMU senior, was feeling a little overweight last year and decided to do something about it.

Tune-up your body

Staying in shape — and staying healthy — starts at birth. A guide for aging well for each decade of your life.

The Bakewell tart that can help you keep slim... and other bizarre gadgets involving weight loss

High-tech developments that claim to aid weight loss are all the rage. But how effective are they? Zoe Harcombe assesses whether they will help you burn pounds or just a hole in your pocket.