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Older Women Have Harder Time Preserving Muscle Than Men
Key difference appears to be how their bodies react to protein, study says.

School Social Standing Linked to Teen Girls’ Weight Gain
Those who self-reported low esteem most likely to add pounds over 2-year span, study finds

Workplace Flexibility Can Boost Healthy Behaviors
Giving workers some leeway promotes positive lifestyle changes, study finds

High Meat Consumption Linked to Heightened Cancer Risk
U.S. study finds the more red meat and processed meat you eat, the higher the risk

Post-Knee Replacement Physio Helps in Short Term
But gains in flexibility, quality of life don't last, data suggests

Coloring Compound in Fruits, Veggies May Cut Colon Cancer Risk
Lab tests show altering anthocyanin molecules could lead to new treatments, study says

Short Bouts of Exercise Pay Off
3 half-hour walks per week shed pounds, lowered blood pressure, study found

Move Just a Little, Live Longer
You don't have to run marathons to get healthy, experts say

Kids Living Near School Rarely Walk There: Study
It's a missed opportunity for fitness, researchers say

Power-Boosting Protein in Muscle Declines With Age
That's why even fit older people may need to work harder to stay slim, study says

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