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Would you rather have surgery than lose weight the hard way? Amazingly, 80 percent of women will answer that with a resounding yes.

Not all carbs are evil -- here's a list of some healthy and tasty carbs that you can totally enjoy on a regular basis.

Sure, they're not the sexiest food around but beans deserve some respect, if only for their amazing health properties.

How can you look slim without dieting? According to one style expert, looking thin is all about what you're wearing.

Going shopping this week? Give your grocery cart a makeover with these tips.

Mankind has been searching for the fountain of youth for centuries, but as it turns out it's been within our reach all along. And it needn't cost you a penny -- all it takes is a little hard work.

As the New York Times reported recently, the secret to longevity is simple: Get moving. Exercise is the only proven way to slow down the aging process and keep you healthy well into your golden years. It seems the only question left to ask it this: Why aren't you doing it?

"Physical inactivity is one of the strongest predictors of unsuccessful aging for older adults and is perhaps the root cause of many unnecessary and premature admissions to long-term care," two prominent geriatricians wrote in a recent edition of the Archive of Internal Medicine. They went on to point out that exercise can help fight and prevent myriad diseases and conditions, including cancer, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, dementia and more. Plus, it's the only thing that can help you trump the recently-discovered obesity gene.

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Here's a scary statistic -- Apparently, 54 percent of women would rather be hit by a truck than be fat.

Are energy drinks the right way to fuel your workout? The National Post looks into the impact they can have on your exercise routine.

Can you taste the fat in your food? Research shows that people who are overweight have taste buds that are desensitized to fatty foods.

Got grand culinary ambitions? Here are must-have kitchen gadgets and staples to make your cooking space a chef's haven.

Don't be so quick to assume that it's healthy -- studies have shown that eating too much sugary fruit can actually pad your waistline.

Worried about that few extra pounds you've gained in the last little while? Don't be -- your curves are sexy and there's scientific evidence to prove it.

Recent research out of the States has found that a curvy figure can have the same effect on a man's brain as alcohol and drugs, with the classic hourglass shape being the most exciting for guys.

To figure this out, Dr. Steve Platek and colleagues ran brain scans on 14 men with an average age of 25 as they looked at before and after photos of women who had undergone plastic surgery to enhance their hips. The results showed that looking at the after photos activated parts of the brain associated with rewards, the same areas activated by drugs and alcohol.

But Dr. Platek isn't surprised by the findings; "Hugh Hefner could have told us that by showing us how many zeroes are in his bank account. The Caucasian, westernized female has somehow been duped into thinking men like very skinny, waify, Kate Moss-type girls. Curviness is the trump card. It's worth it's reproductive weight in gold," he said to Live Science.

And reproduction is thought to be the culprit behind these findings. "Curvy looks in a woman mean that she is good at reproduction, and so the man gets the message that this is someone they could procreate with," psychotherapist Karol Ward told the New York Daily News. "The attraction has a lot to do with fertility." Curves are also a sign of good health.

Don't get down on yourself if you don't fit into a size two -- when you picture your ideal size, think more Christina Hendricks than Nicole Richie.

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Sushi is a favourite meal choice for people everywhere. Yes, it's low in fat and full of healthy nutrients, but it's also associated with health risks -- so is it healthy or not?

Want to trim off a few pounds? Apparently, an egg a day might just be what it takes to keep the numbers on the scale tipping in the right direction.

While you're at it, want some more easy tips for slimming down? Here are a few simple changes that can make an impact on your dress size.

Well, this just isn't fair -- surveys show that men have an extra hour and a half leisure time per day that women are missing out on.

According to experts, there should be a tax on things like pizza, soda and other bad-for-you items. Do you agree?

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When it comes to eating fruit, is all the good nutritional stuff in the skin? Experts weigh in on which part of your apple is the most important.

Running a marathon? If you're a woman, studies show that you'll be more affected by air pollution than the guy beside you.

Want to grow old gracefully? Here are some tips from leading experts on how to avoid the normal pitfalls of aging.

Travel lots? Make sure stay in shape on the road -- now you can pick the hotel with the best gym facilities using this new website.

Love your salt? Here's a good reason to lose it -- slashing the sodium on food could potentially prevent half a million heart attacks!

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Will noshing at night pack on the pounds? Here's an honest look at how much when you eat affects what you weigh.

Had a little too much fun over the weekend? Grab some sparkling water -- bubble drinks will help ease the pain.

Don't fear the frozen foods aisle -- studies show that some frozen veggies are actually healthier than fresh ones.

What's the best diet plan for you? Researchers say it all depends on genetics.

Now that spring is on the way, it's probably a good idea to clean out your bathroom drawers and medicine cabinet.

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Trying to do it all? Slow down, Superwoman -- stretching yourself too far is dangerous for your health.

Apparently scientists have discovered a kind of booze that won't give you a hangover. Hello, what!? Sign me up.

Your weight, potential health risks, diseases ... new studies are showing all these things might be down to the kind of bacteria lurking in your gut.

Want to help your significant other slim down without insulting them? Here's some advice on helping your loved one get healthy with a few gentle nudges in the right direction.

Got puffy, sleepy eyes? Here's some expert advice on how to look bright-eyed at all times.

As we struggle through the final few weeks of scraping ice off our windshields and shovelling heavy snow off our driveways, the question on the minds of most Canadians is probably this: Why do we live in this winter-dominated frozen land? And, more importantly, is it good for our health to endure months of chilly temperatures, bitter winds and dehydrating indoor heating?

As the Harvard Medical School reports, the answer to that last question is both yes and no. While winter is generally regarded as the the season for illness, living in a cold climate really isn't that bad for our health. In fact, it's kind of good for us. Studies out of Finland conducted a few years ago found that daily exposure to cold increased levels of Norepinephrine, a vital hormone that plays a role in pain suppression.

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Swear by fish oil supplements? You might want take a look at the label -- a recent lawsuit is claiming that some fish oil supplements have dangerous PCBs in them.

Think you're unable to go vegan? Big Love star Ginnifer Goodwin assures you that you can in fact give up cheese.

Speaking of going meatless, here's some advice for veggie moms-to-be on how to have a happy, healthy vegetarian pregnancy.

According to Weight Watchers, Chicken McNuggets have been labelled 'healthy.' Um, yeah.

We all know being overweight is risky, but is being too skinny equally dangerous? Unless you're anorexic, most likely not, say experts.