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Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, of reality TV Jersey Shore infamy, is crediting some recent weight loss to taking a product called Zantrex-3. The questions that come to mind are: What is Zantrex-3, does it work, and should you take it?

Running out of sick days? Go to Pilates. Regular workouts and meditation may be two of the most effective ways to combat the common cold and flu.

Learn how to keep your energy up all winter long

My 25th high school reunion is this Saturday, and I can’t help but think some of the attendees are fretting about their weight prior to going.

A new study published in the June 8 online issue of the Neurology tells me something I already knew, but from a different angle. Older people who don’t exercise are at a greater risk for “silent strokes” that create small brain lesions over time and lead to impaired memory, increased risk of falls, and even dementia. If you engage in moderate exercise, however, you can reduce your risk of these silent strokes by about 40 percent.