HealthCorps

HealthCorps® is a proactive movement and vehicle for research and intervention, co-founded by Dr. Mehmet Oz and his wife Lisa Oz to fight obesity by empowering American students to become health agents of change in their communities. HealthCorps administers a high school mentoring program in 11 states, conducts community outreach through Fit Town™ to enhance residents’ wellness... More

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Why have I stopped losing weight despite dieting and exercising?
One of the reasons that your weight loss plateaus and you sit at a particular number, despite your... Full Post 05/02/2013
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What grains can I eat on a gluten-free diet?
Whether or not you have been told to follow a gluten-free diet, we can all benefit from expanding... Full Post 04/30/2013
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Are vegetable oils good for my heart?
New research published in British Medical Journal suggests that a form of omega-6 fatty acid,... Full Post 04/25/2013
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What’s more important for heart health, exercise intensity or amount?
If you have to choose between a long stroll versus a shorter power walk, which is better for heart... Full Post 04/25/2013
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What are prebiotics?
You may be familiar with probiotics, microorganisms that are introduced into the body for their... Full Post 04/25/2013
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Could a high-sugar diet raise my risk for dementia?
Preserving cognitive function is an important part of overall wellness. Indulging in a diet high in... Full Post 04/25/2013
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What are prebiotics?
You may be familiar with probiotics, microorganisms that are introduced into the body for their... Full Post 04/25/2013
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What is a healthy oatmeal breakfast recipe?
Make that bowl of oatmeal a true breakfast of champions. Follow your usual recipe using skim milk... Full Post 04/25/2013
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How can I avoid catching a cold?
Washing hands, getting adequate sleep, eating a diet rich in citrus fruits and keeping stress... Full Post 04/25/2013
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Do fortified waters have health benefits?
Sports drinks, fitness waters, vitamin-infused waters and flavored waters are the rage. Sports... Full Post 04/09/2013
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What grains can I eat on a gluten-free diet?
Whether or not you have been told to follow a gluten-free diet, we can all benefit from expanding... Full Post 03/28/2013
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Is there healthy mall food?
Eating at a food court in a mall does not need to be a diet or healthy lifestyle disaster. Here are... Full Post 03/04/2013
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Will cardiovascular exercise increase my appetite?
A study in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise suggests that when women... Full Post 03/01/2013
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Will cardiovascular exercise increase my appetite?
A study in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise suggests that when women... Full Post 03/01/2013
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What are the benefits of mindfulness meditation?
People suffering from conditions in which chronic stress appears to play a major role may benefit... Full Post 03/01/2013