The original 1972 book that made Dr. Atkins famous!

Sometimes I don’t even think we realize just how brilliant the late great Dr. Robert C. Atkins really was for espousing what he did during his amazing career. Sure, low-carb diets had been out there in the public eye for over a century (most notably from William Banting in 1864 with his Letter On Corpulence) before he came along. But it was the charisma and enthusiasm for the low-carb lifestyle that Dr. Atkins brought to the public arena that captured the attention of millions of people worldwide who were interested in learning more about how low-carb could help them shed the pounds and restore their good health.

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(Source: American Medical Association. JAMA) Adults with memory problems who participated in a home-based physical activity program experienced a modest improvement in cognitive function, compared to those who did not participate in the program, according to a study in the September 3 issue of JAMA.

As the world population ages, the number of older adults living with Alzheimer disease (AD) is estimated to increase from the current 26.6 million to 106.2 million by 2050. "If illness onset could be delayed by 12 months, 9.2 million fewer cases of AD would occur worldwide. For this reason, attempts have been made to identify individuals who are at increased risk of AD and to test interventions that might delay the progression of prodromal symptoms [early non-specific symptom, or set of symptoms] to full-blown dementia," the authors write.

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Eric Cressey is the owner of Cressey Performance, a facility with locations in Hudson and Framingham, Massachusetts.  A highly sought-after coach for healthy and injured athletes alike, Eric has helped athletes at all levels - from youth sports to the professional and Olympic ranks - achieve their highest levels of performance in a variety of sports.  

Cressey received his Master’s Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science through the University of Connecticut Department of Kinesiology, the #1 ranked kinesiology graduate program in the nation.  At UCONN, Eric was involved in varsity strength and conditioning and research in the human performance laboratory.  Previously, Eric graduated from the University of New England with a double major in Exercise Science and Sports and Fitness Management. He has also written the book Maximum Strength: Get Your Strongest Body in 16 Weeks with the Ultimate Weight-Training Program

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Paul Goldberg has worked with Olympic and professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA, among others. He currently works with the Colorado Avalanche hockey team and continues to train athletes in many different sports. He is a certified strength-and-conditioning specialist and a registered dietitian. He is also the author of a new book called The Lean Look (Broadway, 2008)

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Calorie Bargain: TRX Home Training Bundle

The Why: The TRX Suspension Trainer is a very cool product that can be used ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.  No more excuses. It really works your core - and helps to get you in shape by using your own body weight. A word of caution: this product is not suitable for those who are not already physically inclined. Make sure to read ALL of the materials and follow the directions because you can get hurt if you don't. This training bundle includes the TRX Suspension Trainer, two anchoring options and two workout dvds. 

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Calorie Bargain: The Recipe Link (www.recipelink.com)

The Why: This amazing website has over 10,000 links to just about anything related to food: recipes, nutrition information, daily menus, nutrient look-up, food forums – you name it.

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