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The Great Pumpkin Workout

Looking to fit a little more easily into your Halloween costume, or build enough muscles to tote around an exhausted toddler post-trick-or-treating? Here’s just the workout. These nine moves will work your entire body, with a special focus on your core. Using a pumpkin in place of a medicine ball is a great way to work your midsection muscles and train your belly. Besides a heart-pumping, fat-blasting workout, you’ll get the great pumpkin payoff: toned abs and a leaner, stronger body. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Stress Can Affect Your Brain Size

Left unchecked, stress can actually shrink your brain. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals what you can do to reduce chronic stress and make your brain bigger. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Metformin Beat Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

What is the best drug therapy for people with type 2 diabetes? In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, explains why metformin may offer advantages over insulin. View Full Post

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5 Surprising Tips from Breast Cancer Experts

It’s October. Do you know where your breast health stands? Breast cancer steals far too many lives, but we’re making progress in learning how to prevent, detect, treat and move on from it. Helping to spread the word are SharecareNow’s Top 10 Online Influencers in Breast Cancer. These journalists, doctors and cancer survivors are making a difference by educating, complaining, comforting and engaging—pushing the conversation about breast cancer forward in crucial ways. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Should You Buy Organic?

Organic produce costs more than conventional, but is it better for you? According to a new study, it's generally not more nutritious. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals who should still buy organic, and which foods made the “dirty dozen” list. View Full Post