When Real Life Frustrates Your Fitness Plans
There you are in a great fitness groove. Eating sensibly, exercising regularly and feeling in control. Then, all of a sudden ... POW! ... you find yourself in a chain restaurant where everything on the menu is fried, triple-dipped or smothered in ultra-calorie glop. Or maybe that all-inclusive vacation is coming up. There's no need to dread the times you used to enjoy. Follow some simple strategies from the 2008 National Body Challenge, and you can have a good time AND stay on your plan!

Foods Engineered to "Trick" Your Body Into Feeling Full

New Diet Pill Doubles Weight Loss of Current Drugs

Why Heavier People Have More Trouble Losing Weight

How Many Calories Does THIS Activity Burn?

An Overeaters Quiz

You Can "Buy" More Calories by Working Out

Swiss Balls ... More Than Just Crunches!

The Secret Weapon in Weight Loss

What Are Discretionary Calories?

Set Your Goals

Stay Strong at the Grocery Store

Divide Your Plate

4 Ways to Avoid Trouble on the Road

The Reformed Sugar & Soda Addict

Getting Fit: What Are You Waiting For?

Are You Fit Enough to Survive an Emergency?

Dr. Peeke's Video Gallery

"Every Man" Turns Into "Super Man"

When Is Sex Hot (and When Is It Not)?
There's an old saying that sex is like pizza: Even when it's bad ... it's still pretty good. We asked 11 men and women of different ages and backgrounds what makes them sizzle or fizzle. Here's what they told us.

Creating Passion

The Science of Lust

Sex, Scent & Senses

The Sexual Desire Skin Patch

10 Little-Known Sexual Dysfunction Facts

Sex as You Get Older

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
I think I'm doing something right for my girlfriend. But what?

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
My orgasms are like a sneeze. Is that all there is?

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
I grew up thinking sex was disgusting. How can I get over that?

From the Sexual Health Bulletin Boards:
I've abstained from sex for 7 years. Could this cause long-term physical problems?


From Conception to Birth DVD
Follow the ultimate journey each one of us takes from the moment of our conception to the moment of our birth.


"Angels" Give Hope to Cancer Patients
Cancer survivors are guiding patients through the physical and emotional challenges of fighting the disease.

Breast Health Tips

Know the Signs of Skin Cancer

Join in the Cancer Collage

Cancer Prevention Diet

Myths of Cancer: The Fried Food Myth

Myths of Cancer: The Charcoal Grill Myth


Dr. Know Tells All
We pointed a video camera at the good doctor and asked him to set us straight on some common medical myths. Here's what he told us:

Can a Flu Shot Give You the Flu?

Does Mixing Your Drinks Give You a Worse Hangover?

Is Laughter REALLY the Best Medicine?

Toilet Paper & Bacteria

That Swimming After a Meal Thing

Ladies' Rooms vs. Men's Rooms: Which Is Really Dirtier?

Dr. Know Reveals the Dirtiest Place in Your Home


You: The Owner's Manual Book, Updated and Expanded Edition
Become an expert on your body with this updated insider's guide that will make you healthier and younger.


Your Prescription Translator
Just taking your pills may have been fine in the old days. But today it's important that you understand what you're taking and why. Use this interactive guide to find what you need to know about the medicines you're putting into your body.

The Drug Interaction Checker


Look Up Any Illness
Use the Discovery Health Diseases & Conditions Database for information that you really need for yourself and for those you love.


Discovery Health Jigsaw Puzzles
They're a great way to relax for a few minutes during a hectic day. Choose from ten health-related images, then try your hand at bringing order from the chaos. And every time you start again, the pieces break differently.



Found: 26 Genes That Promote Lung Cancer

Magnet Approved to Treat Depression

RNA-Based Computers

Cervical Cancer Vaccine Called Safe

Teachers Battle Sleep Problems


NEWS IN FOCUS
The Daily Rounds: Cats & Allergies
Some studies have suggested that keeping pets actually protects against later allergy ... that early exposure may somehow modify an individual's immune system to tolerate specific antigens. You can find detailed information on the Mary Alice Williams reports that appear on Discovery Health TV every weeknight at 6:55 p.m. ET.

THIS WEEK'S QUIZ
Test Your Allergy & Asthma Knowledge
'Tis the season to be sneezing ... find out what you really know about these conditions, and how you can fight them.

FEATURED TOOL
The Coping Skills Test
Here we are approaching the happiest, holiest, most stressful time of the year. Do you have what it takes to stay calm when the pressure mounts?

EXPERT OPINION
Are You Washing Your Face Correctly?
You might be surprised to learn that there's a little more to it than soap and water.


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