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Tone Up: Bench presses with a Smith machine

Do you work out alone? If you do, chances are you aren't pushing yourself hard enough. Coming up next in today's Tone Up, I'm going to show you the Smith machine so that you can bench effectively and get great results, alone.

<EM>Tone Up:</EM> Bench presses with a Smith machine

03/17/2010 09:49 AM

Healthy Living: Aspirin effectiveness in heart patients study

The American Heart Association recommends continued use of aspirin for patients who have had heart attacks and strokes, but a recent medical study questions whether aspirin is effective for people who only have some heart health risk factors. Health reporter Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

<EM>Healthy Living:</EM> Aspirin effectiveness in heart patients study

03/16/2010 11:52 AM

Child Wellness : Teen crushes

It's a fact of life. Most teenagers are self-conscious and they want to fit in. While the pressure for many of the young adults is manageable, for some, it can become an obsession.

03/16/2010 11:45 AM

Tone Up: Working the upper body

If you work out alone, chances are you're not pushing yourself hard enough. You're kind of afraid you might miss it or you need a little push. Today we're working with the Smith machine to work the upper body. Marcie Fraser reports.

<EM>Tone Up</EM>: Working the upper body

03/15/2010 12:34 PM

Healthy Living: Weight loss part II

When you try to lose weight, do you exercise because you have to or do you love it? According to reports, if you want to succeed, you have to find a way to stick to it. Marcie Fraser reports.

<EM>Healthy Living</EM>: Weight loss part II

03/15/2010 09:49 AM

Living with Colon Cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society says Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. But the best way to prevent this form of cancer, or in some cases manage the condition is to live a healthy lifestyle.

Updated 03/13/2010 10:47 PM

Tone Up: Working the lower body with a Smith machine

If you belong to a gym, you may have seen what looks like a squat rack, but it's call a Smith machine. It has a locked in bar, with hooks. If you work out alone, this could be your buddy. It really protects you and helps you to push your level without anyone else around.

<EM>Tone Up:</EM> Working the lower body with a Smith machine

03/10/2010 09:44 AM

Child Wellness: Talking to your daughter about beginning her menstrual cycle

If you have a teenage girl, it's inevitable, hormones and mood swings. It's not always the easiest conversation for parents to have with their kids but it may be time to talk about your daughter's menstrual cycle.

<EM>Child Wellness:</EM> Talking to your daughter about beginning her menstrual cycle

Updated 03/10/2010 05:00 AM

Child Wellness : Bellyaches

If you are a parent chances are, your child has complained of a bellyache. Very often, it's nothing too serious but sometimes certain symptoms will indicate a more serious problem.