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A recent study found that men and women who had bariatric surgery experienced a much higher rate of suicide during the years after the surgery than the average person.

This weight loss method, which adjusts digestion and limits food intake, is typically considered an option for severely obese individuals who haven't had success with dieting and exercise alone.

Over the course of 10 years, researchers followed more than 16,500 Pennsylvanians who had the surgery, and results showed a suicide rate of almost 14 out of 10,000 men each year and five out of every 10,000 women each year.

Comparatively, the suicide rates for every 10,000 people in the state were 2.5 for men and only 0.6 for women.

AOL Health has the complete story and thoughts from Dr. Christos Ballas, a psychiatrist at the University of Pennsylvania.

With the help of expert trainers, participants on this season's "Biggest Loser" will surely drop some pounds sans surgery. Read more on That's Fit.

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]]>bariatric surgeryobeseweight lossweight loss surgeryAlyssa SparacinoTue, 05 Oct 2010 11:00:00 ESTFDA Considers Genetically Engineered Salmon: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/23/fda-considers-genetically-engineered-salmon-this-week-on-aol-he/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/23/fda-considers-genetically-engineered-salmon-this-week-on-aol-he/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/23/fda-considers-genetically-engineered-salmon-this-week-on-aol-he/#commentsFiled under: ,

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How would you feel about ordering a genetically altered salmon steak or roll of spicy salmon sushi?

The Food and Drug Administration is currently debating the advantages and disadvantages of altering what nature provides, in this case toying with salmon genes to make a faster-growing fish.

Could this project aid starving populations throughout the world or cause dangerous health effects to those who consume it?

What do you think about the controversy? Find out more about what is being dubbed the "frankenfish" on AOL Health.

That's Fit has news on another trend, and this time it's a more healthful one: men practicing yoga.

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]]>fdafishfood safetygentically altered salmongmosalmonAlyssa SparacinoThu, 23 Sep 2010 11:00:00 ESTFruit and Veggies Could Decrease Lung Cancer Risk: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/02/fruit-and-veggies-could-decrease-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/02/fruit-and-veggies-could-decrease-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/09/02/fruit-and-veggies-could-decrease-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on/#commentsFiled under: ,

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If you're struggling to quit smoking and looking for other ways to be healthy, new research has found that a diet high in a variety of fruits and veggies could reduce your risk for lung cancer.

Though the authors did say that the best way to reduce your risk of cancer is to kick your tobacco habit for good, adding more of these foods -- and different varities -- could have similar, though less significant, benefits.

"It makes sense to assume that it is important that you not only eat the recommended amounts but also consume a rich mix," lead researcher Dr. H. Bas Bueno-de-Mesquita said in a statement.

Visit AOL Health to read the full story and see what other experts have to say.

Quitting smoking is a tough battle, and so is losing weight. Despite some setbacks, That's Fit weight loss blogger Ashley is pushing through her struggle to get fit and get back on the right track.

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]]>cancercancer preventionCancerPreventionfruitsfruits and vegetablesFruitsAndVegetableslung cancerlung cancer preventionlung cancer risksLungCancerLungCancerPreventionLungCancerRisksvegetablesAlyssa SparacinoThu, 02 Sep 2010 11:00:00 ESTAlcohol Increases Certain Types of Breast Cancers: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/08/31/alcohol-increases-certain-types-of-breast-cancers-this-week-on/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/08/31/alcohol-increases-certain-types-of-breast-cancers-this-week-on/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/08/31/alcohol-increases-certain-types-of-breast-cancers-this-week-on/#commentsFiled under: ,

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We've long known that alcohol, whether beer, wine or liquor, is just empty calories, but did you know that it is also associated with a higher risk of breast cancer?

A recent study found that two forms of breast cancer were linked to a drinking habit of one or more glasses a day. However, the forms are not as prevalent as a more common type of breast cancer, which was not connected to alcohol consumption.

Researchers said the kind of alcohol the post-menopausal participants drank did not affect the results.

Visit AOL Health to learn about which types of breast cancer have the relationship to alcohol and what previous research has said on the subject.

Experts say cutting out alcohol is a quick way to drop the pounds. What would you sacrifice for the scale?

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]]>alcoholalcohol consumptionaol healthbreast cancercancerAlyssa SparacinoTue, 31 Aug 2010 11:00:00 ESTCan Fish Oil Fight Depression? This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/08/can-fish-oil-fight-depression-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/08/can-fish-oil-fight-depression-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/08/can-fish-oil-fight-depression-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Scientists and health experts often debate the advantages of taking fish oil supplements, from how they affect the brains of the elderly to the evidence for if they lower blood pressure. While many studies have shown omega-3s numerous heart health benefits, researchers are still skeptical of fish oil's potential to fight depression.

But a recent study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, may have brought researchers one step closer to finding the link between these omega-3-rich capsules and beating the blues.

The study focused on patients diagnosed with at least moderate depression and found that those who did not also have an anxiety disorder reported a decrease in their depression symptoms.

For more details on the study results and what experts had to say about it, check out AOL Health.

Sometimes talking about your emotions is the best thing for your health. That's what Jillian Michaels believes and she's passing it on to those who want to get fit.

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]]>depressionfish oilsupplementsMallory CrevelingThu, 08 Jul 2010 11:00:00 ESTRed Wine May Prevent Blindness: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/01/red-wine-may-prevent-blindness-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/01/red-wine-may-prevent-blindness-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/07/01/red-wine-may-prevent-blindness-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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We've all heard many reasons why red wine has some health-improving benefits, from its high antioxidant content to protecting the brain after a stroke. And now a new study reveals another potential positive for red wine drinkers: preventing blindness.

The ingredient in red wine known as resveratrol is responsible for sight preservation, and it can also be found in blueberries, peanuts and grapes. The results are most promising for those who suffer from blinding conditions like diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. The researchers also found that resveratrol can block angiogenesis, or the rapid formation of new blood vessels -- a key factor in some cancers and a syndrome which affects the arterial blood vessels.

Check out AOL Health to read more about the study and resveratrol's potential health benefits.

Dr. Oz suggests having wine with dinner to keep you from overeating. Read more about his summer weight loss tips.

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]]>antioxidantsaol healthblindnessblueberriespeanutsred wineresveratrolVisionMallory CrevelingThu, 01 Jul 2010 14:00:00 ESTHigh Fructose, Trans Fat Diets May Lead to Liver Disease: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/29/high-fructose-trans-fat-diets-may-lead-to-liver-disease-this-w/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/29/high-fructose-trans-fat-diets-may-lead-to-liver-disease-this-w/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/29/high-fructose-trans-fat-diets-may-lead-to-liver-disease-this-w/#commentsFiled under: ,

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We all know an unhealthy diet filled with fructose, sucrose and trans fat can lead to obesity, but a new study finds it may impact your liver as well.

In the study published in the journal Hepatology, researchers from Cincinnati used a mouse model of obesity and liver disease that closely resembled these diseases in humans. After feeding the mice trans fat solids and fructose and sucrose-enhanced water, the researchers found that the mice developed fatty liver disease and showed signs of increased oxidative stress in the liver.

To get the details on the study and what it means for your diet, go to AOL Health.

Need to work off those calories from an unhealthy meal? Try these five celebrity-trainer-approved moves.

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]]>aol healthfructoseliver diseaseobesitysucrosetrans fatsunhealthy dietMallory CrevelingTue, 29 Jun 2010 11:00:00 ESTBryce Dallas Howard Talks Health and Happiness: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/22/bryce-dallas-howard-talks-health-and-happiness-this-week-on-aol/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/22/bryce-dallas-howard-talks-health-and-happiness-this-week-on-aol/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/22/bryce-dallas-howard-talks-health-and-happiness-this-week-on-aol/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Bryce Dallas Howard -- daughter of Oscar-winning director Ron Howard and vampire villain in the new "Twilight" movie, "Eclipse" -- adopted a healthy outlook on life long before her self-stardom. She keeps her relationships in tact with letters to friends and group fitness classes, and follows a homeopathic approach on healthy habits.

Howard talked to SELF magazine about her life off-screen, revealing her beauty secrets and how maintains her happiness.

To read more about Howard and her healthy lifestyle, go to AOL Health.

A-lister and American beauty, Julia Roberts, remains a sexy icon at the age of 42. Find out how she keeps her figure.

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]]>aol healthbeauty secretsBryce Dallas Howardeclipsefitnesshomeopathytwilight sagaMallory CrevelingTue, 22 Jun 2010 11:00:00 ESTVitamin B6 May Lower Lung Cancer Risk: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/17/vitamin-b6-may-lower-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/17/vitamin-b6-may-lower-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/17/vitamin-b6-may-lower-lung-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Learning which foods may cut your cancer risk is a hot area of research, especially when a large study found a food can potentially lower your risk by 50 percent. According to a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, vitamin B6 and the amino acid methionine can do just that for lung cancer.

The study involved 520,000 Europeans, including those who developed lung cancer by 2006 and those who hadn't. Though researchers are unsure of the amount of B6 and methionine needed to have these effects, one New York City doctor, Dr. Len Horovitz, has already begun telling his patients to increase their B6 intake, which can be found in supplement form.

For more information on the study and lowering lung cancer risk check out AOL Health.

Of course, there are many lifestyle changes that are thought to lower your chance of cancer. Exercise may decrease your breast cancer risk.

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]]>aol healthbreast cancercancer riskJournal of the American Medical Associationlung cancermethioninevitamin B6Mallory CrevelingThu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESTHabits That Hurt Your Teeth: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/15/habits-that-hurt-your-teeth-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/15/habits-that-hurt-your-teeth-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/15/habits-that-hurt-your-teeth-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

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Besides adopting a daily brushing and flossing routine, avoiding other seemingly-harmless habits can keep your teeth healthy.

Popular habits like drinking white wine, brushing teeth in horizontal strokes and chewing gum excessively can lead to destroyed tooth enamel or may even cause jaw problems. And suspending these common routines can help keep your smile bright.

"Most people take the health of their teeth for granted," Marc Leichtung, a dentist at Manhattan Dental Arts, told AOL Health. "There are many habits that may unknowingly affect oral health."

For more information about which habits put the health of your teeth at risk, check out AOL Health.

Want to kick your food addiction habit? That's Fit expert Jonny Bowden tells you how.

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]]>aol healthenameloral healthteethMallory CrevelingTue, 15 Jun 2010 11:00:00 ESTHealth Myths Even Doctors Believe: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/10/health-myths-even-doctors-believe-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/10/health-myths-even-doctors-believe-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/10/health-myths-even-doctors-believe-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

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Most of us trust our doctors with any information they provide, including children's medicine advice and how to keep an infant healthy. But, according to a new study conducted by more than 5,000 board-certified American pediatricians, there are several medical myths even some doctors believe.

In fact, about 76 percent of children's doctors believe one or more of the "dangerous dozen" health myths -- many of which are based on old wives' tales. From putting a baby to sleep on his or her side to the best way to stop a nose bleed, these myths can prove dangerous when handled incorrectly.

To read about all of the health myths, and the percentage of doctors who believe they are true, go to AOL Health.

Many believe a post-workout massage can help athletes avoid sore muscles. Is this another misconception?

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]]>aol healthchildrens healthinfantmedical mythsmedicinepediatricianMallory CrevelingThu, 10 Jun 2010 11:00:00 EST10 Things To Do After a Cancer Diagnosis: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/08/10-things-to-do-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-this-week-on-aol-healt/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/08/10-things-to-do-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-this-week-on-aol-healt/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/08/10-things-to-do-after-a-cancer-diagnosis-this-week-on-aol-healt/#commentsFiled under:

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Hearing a doctor diagnose you or a loved one with cancer can set off an array of emotions and concerns. From the initial shock of the news to deciding on the best treatments, it can be difficult to maneuver through the numerous cancer obstacles.

AOL Health's physical medicine and rehabilitation expert Dr. Julie Silver knows about the many personal and family crises that accompany cancer as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in her thirties. She has also worked with cancer patients who turn to her for advice and guidance on what to do after the initial diagnosis. So, Silver created a type of pre-plan for cancer patients, explaining what to do even before deciding on the best treatment to pursue.

Over the years she has learned that tactics like keeping a log of important contact information, cutting back on alcohol and seeking emotional support from family and friends will help those diagnosed with a serious illness get through the first stages.

To read more about Silver's steps and how she navigated through her emotional turmoil, go to AOL Health.

Running in a race or participating in a fitness event can be one of the best ways to help the fight against cancer and other conditions. Check out these events for how you can help.

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]]>alcoholaol healthbreast cancercancerfitnessrehabilitationMallory CrevelingTue, 08 Jun 2010 11:00:00 ESTT-Shirt Says to "Eat Less"http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/04/t-shirt-says-to-eat-less/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/04/t-shirt-says-to-eat-less/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/04/t-shirt-says-to-eat-less/#commentsFiled under: ,

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That's Fit writer Ashley Neglia weighs in on whether Urban Outfitter's new "Eat Less" T-shirt is funny and clever, or offensive and promoting life-threatening eating disorders.

First there was "Voting Is For Old People." Then there was "Obama/Black." Now, the latest Urban Outfitters T-shirt to incite rage from the blogosphere comes as a drab soft knit tee marketed to women and scrawled with the words "Eat Less."

In an attempt to preemptively assuage critics, the T-shirt's description reads: "Eat less or more or however much you'd like in this seriously soft knit tee cut long and topped with a V-neck." Gee, thanks for the permission. However, it seems that this half-hearted effort fell on deaf ears, and as of Friday morning, the T-shirt has been pulled from UrbanOutfitters.com.

Whether it's a Christmas tree ornament called the "Glittering Gun" or a T-shirt reading "Fathers It's Up To You To Preserve Your Daughter's Virginity," Urban Outfitters has never been one to shy away from the politically incorrect. And, depending upon its audience, their products don't necessarily provoke the kind of backlash received by "Eat Less."

Infuriated bloggers call the shirt a blatant promotion for anorexia, suggesting that the company is encouraging eating disorders in its young female customers. While I'm not so sure it was Urban Outfitters's intention to be the Pied Piper for potential bulimics and anorexics alike, draping the shirt over a very thin model didn't do much to help its case.

While I'm all for irony and parody when well-executed, I vehemently disagree with one reader from "The Cleveland Leader," who wrote: "Considering that in the United States we have an epidemic of morbid obesity, I think the message is poignant and witty." It seems poignancy and wit are in the eye of the beholder.

Not only is the shirt's message devoid of humor and clever subtext, but it's either supporting or (worse) making fun of a serious, often life-threatening disease that affects millions of men and women -- some of whom are still young and impressionable enough to take this kind of insipid shirt to heart.

Tell us what you think. Are you offended by "Eat Less" or do you think it's being blown out of proportion?

See what That's Fit writer Ashley Neglia had to say regarding the rumors about Tori Spelling's thin frame.

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]]>anorexiabulimiaeat lesseating disorderst-shirttee shirturban outfittersAshley NegliaFri, 04 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EST50 Cent's Radical Diet: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/03/50-cent-s-radical-diet-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/03/50-cent-s-radical-diet-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/06/03/50-cent-s-radical-diet-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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We've all heard about celebrity crash diets, from vinegar detox to never dining out, and we've seen many actors lose weight for an upcoming role. But, not many have seemed as extreme as rapper 50 Cent's radical transformation for a new movie in which he plays an athlete battling cancer.

50, whose real name is Curtis Jackson III, went on a strict liquid diet for nine weeks -- leaving him 54 pounds lighter than his original 214-pound build. The actor looked very thin in pictures he posted on his Web site, so AOL Health spoke to several nutrition experts to get the scoop on the healthfulness of actor's rapid weight loss routines.

"How bad [rapid weight gain and loss] is depends on how much and how fast," Marion Nestle, New York University food studies professor, told AOL Health. "It can be lethal either way."

For more details on 50 Cent's diet and what experts have to say about it, check out AOL Health.

Find out which actress said that she could go a week without eating.

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]]>50 centcelebrityfifty centmovie rolesrapid weight lossweight-lossMallory CrevelingThu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 ESTXenical and Alli Receive FDA Liver Damage Warninghttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/xenical-and-alli-receive-fda-liver-damage-warning/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/xenical-and-alli-receive-fda-liver-damage-warning/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/xenical-and-alli-receive-fda-liver-damage-warning/#commentsFiled under: ,

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved two new warnings for prescription weight-loss drug Xenical and over-the-counter pill Alli, making it clear to consumers that both drugs have had reports of severe liver injury.

The active ingredient that both drugs share, called orlistat, can cause liver damage. Symptoms include itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, light-colored stools or loss of appetite. The FDA advises patients to stop taking either medicine and seek medical attention if they notice these symptoms.

Orlistat has been on the market for years, so why is the FDA issuing a warning now?

"The FDA said it reviewed 12 cases of severe liver damage in patients outside the United States who took Xenical, and one in a U.S. patient who took Alli," according to Reuters. "Two died and three needed liver transplants."

Because the liver injuries have been so severe, the labels of Xenical and Alli now have information about reported cases of severe liver damage. While the warning label on Alli will stress that these reports have been rare, the company claims it does want "people to have the information they need to choose the right weight loss aid for their situation," said Dr. Howard Marsh, chief medical officer for GSK Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Xenical and Alli.

According to the FDA, an estimated 40 million people worldwide having consumed Xenical or Alli.

Check out our diet and weight loss tips for safe and healthy tips on shedding pounds.

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]]>Allidiet pillsdrugsprescription drugsweight loss drugsweight loss pillsXenicalHilary WalkeThu, 27 May 2010 14:00:00 ESTBest Sunscreens: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/best-sunscreens-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/best-sunscreens-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/27/best-sunscreens-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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This is the time of year when you need to break out the sunscreen -- whether you're running through the park or hitting the beach. With the numerous reports of the dangers of too much sun and too little protection, it's important to stock up on the best sunscreens. And thanks to Consumer Reports Health, who released a list of the top-rated lotions, sprays and creams, it may be easier for you to make an informed decision to avoid those nasty summer sunburns.


Consumer Reports Health tested how well 12 different sunscreens blocked both UVA and UVB rays and how well their sun protection factor (SPF) held up on those who were in the water. They also examined the sun-blockers' smell, feel and how well it rubbed in. With all these factors in mind, they found the top sun-protectors: Up & Up Sport Continuous SPF 30, Walgreens Sport Continuous SPF 50, Banana Boat Sport Performance Continuous SPF 30 and Aveeno Continuous Protection SPF 50.

To find more details on Consumer Health Reports' top sunscreen choices and tips on choosing the best kind for your skin, check out AOL Health.

For some people, summer doesn't just mean bronzed skin -- it also gives them a reason to get healthy and lose weight. See how these women got in shape with Dr. Oz's summer weight loss challenge.

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]]>aol healthconsumer reportssunscreenMallory CrevelingThu, 27 May 2010 11:00:00 ESTAdding Spices to Meat Cuts Cancer Risk: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/25/adding-spices-to-meat-cuts-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/25/adding-spices-to-meat-cuts-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/25/adding-spices-to-meat-cuts-cancer-risk-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under: ,

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Adding a little spice to your hamburgers can do more than just give them a kick. It can actually help to reduce their carcinogens, or substances that cause cancer, according to a new study.

Grilling, barbecuing, boiling or frying red meat produces carcinogens, known as heterocyclic amines or HCAs. Cooked beef often has higher levels of HCA than other types of meat, according to, J. Scott Smith, lead author of the study and a researcher at Kansas State University. Spices that contain antioxidants, like tumeric, rosemary and fingerroot, can help to lower these HCAs levels and may even block HCA formation when added during grilling.

For details on the study and these spices' benefits, go to AOL Health.

Can dieting increase your risk for cancer? Find out the answer at That's Fit.

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]]>aol healthcancercancer riskcarcinogenshamburgersred meatrosemaryspicestumericMallory CrevelingTue, 25 May 2010 11:00:00 ESTWaking During Surgery: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/20/waking-during-surgery-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/20/waking-during-surgery-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/20/waking-during-surgery-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

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What if your anesthesia wore off during surgery and you began to wake up and feel the surgeons cutting through your body? Though it's hard to imagine, it happened to Carol Weihrer 12 years ago.

To this day, Weihrer can recall hearing music and her doctor's voice as she awoke while having her right diseased eye removed. Although she didn't feel pain at first she saw the room go black when they cut her optic nerve and felt pain soon after they gave her a paralytic drug. "I thought I literally had to be flaming," Weihrer told AOL Health.

This phenomenon, called "anesthesia awareness," occurs in about one or two out of every 1,000 surgeries, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and can lead to post traumatic stress disorder. Since Weihrer's experience she has spoken to audiences around the world and created the Anesthesia Awareness Campaign Inc. to increase the discussion on the risk factors.

To hear more about Weihrer's story check out AOL Health.

Find out why surgery may be more effective than exercise for obese teens.

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]]>anesthesiaaol healtheye surgerypost traumatic stress disordersurgeryweight loss surgeryMallory CrevelingThu, 20 May 2010 11:00:00 ESTMartha Beck on Fibromyalgia: This Week on AOL Healthhttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/13/martha-beck-on-fibromyalgia-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/13/martha-beck-on-fibromyalgia-this-week-on-aol-health/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/05/13/martha-beck-on-fibromyalgia-this-week-on-aol-health/#commentsFiled under:

martha beckMartha Beck -- life coach, author and O Magazine columnist -- was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 18 years ago and has been battling the condition with regular exercise and other techniques ever since.

Fibromyalgia affects about 2 percent of the population, with more women than men suffering from chronic pain and fatigue caused by the condition.

AOL Health spoke to Beck, 47, on her experience with the condition and how she manages its symptoms. "People don't understand what fibromyalgia is because there is no physically observable cause," she said.

But with the help of awareness campaigns like Know Fibro, for which Beck is a spokesperson, fibromyalgia sufferers can easily learn more about the condition and how to control their pain.

For Beck's tips on managing fibromyalgia and how she has battled it, check out AOL Health.

Another product that may help those with fibromyalgia? The Power Plate. Read on for a review by one That's Fit writer.

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]]>aol healthchronic painfatiguefibromyalgiaRegular exerciseMallory CrevelingThu, 13 May 2010 11:00:00 ESTEat Like an Olympian: Three Recipes from the Vancouver Gameshttp://www.thatsfit.com/2010/02/23/olympics-food-for-athletes-from-winter-games/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/02/23/olympics-food-for-athletes-from-winter-games/http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/02/23/olympics-food-for-athletes-from-winter-games/#commentsFiled under: ,

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McDonald's may be the only official restaurant sponsor of the Vancouver Olympics -- the chain gets to serve its food in the Olympic Village, where it's dishing out a new fruit smoothie line (debuting Stateside this summer) -- but given all the reports connecting nutrient-rich foods to sports performance, you can bet it's got some competition from brands looking to woo athletes with results-oriented meal plans. One we found that was as impressive as it was surprising: Oakley, maker of goggles, glasses, outerwear and -- for two weeks -- a mean cauliflower soup.

Geared to deliver an even distribution of carbs, proteins, and vegetable nutrients, the menu at Oakley's Safe House (best described as a kind of clubhouse or den for the over 200 athletes the company sponsors, among them several members of the powerhouse U.S. men's hockey team) has kept it among the most packed athlete hangouts. Exclusive to That's Fit, Safe House chef Sean Sylvestre shared three of the kitchen's most ordered recipes.

Aromatic Tomato and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
1.5 cloves of chopped garlic
Thyme, sage, and rosemary sprigs tied in a bundle
15 tomatoes peeled and chopped
1 ounce tomato paste
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 spice bag filled with mustard seeds, cinnamon, and fennel seeds
1.5 quarts organic vegetable stock

Method:
In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic with herbs and spice bag until translucent in a little olive oil or butter. Add carrots and celery and sauté briefly. Now, add tomatoes and tomato paste and vegetable stock. Bring to boil then turn heat down and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.

Curried Cauliflower Soup with Almond Relish

Soup Ingredients:
1 onion, chopped
1 clove of garlic, chopped
1 piece ginger (1 inch long), chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1.5 ribs of celery, chopped
1 head of cauliflower, cut in small pieces
1 spice bag filled with madras curry, mustard seeds, fennel seeds, chili, cayenne, cumin seeds
2.5 quarts of vegetable stock
1/2 quart of heavy cream
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
salt

Relish Ingredients:
1/8 cup toasted almonds
1 garlic clove
1/8 cup pickled onions
1 stalk celery
1 green apple
1 tsp cilantro
1 tsp chives
1 tsp parsley
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp sugar
salt (to taste)

Soup Method:
Sauté all the vegetables in a little olive oil or butter in a large pot with spice bag. Add the stock, bring to boil, and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Add the cream and boil 10 minutes. Remove spice bag and puree until smooth.

Relish Method:
Chop all ingredients and mix together in a large bowl and season with salt.

Rice Salad with Tuna

Ingredients:
2.5 cups cooked sushi rice
1/2 cup steamed edamame
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/8 cup approximately equal amounts chopped parsley and chives
1/8 cup green onions
2 tbsp capers
2 cans tuna
Coarse ground black pepper to taste
Salt and sugar to taste

Method:
Cook sushi rice, when done marinate with soy and rice vinegar. When cooled, mix in all remaining ingredients and season with salt and pinch of sugar.

Ready to chow down? Work up your appetite with U.S. speedskater J.R. Celski's strengthening moves.

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