Whoa there... that new year's resolution to get fit still top of your list? Chances are you'll be jumping into it like a bull at a gate (we all do), but that is not the way to do it according to this recent report on CBC News. The sharp, intense workouts that the average post-Christmas adult jumps into can damage your kidneys because of the release of chemicals into the bloodstream after intense exercise we're no, longer used to doing. If you were a gym junkie in your younger days, do your kidneys a favour and jump into the new year's resolution fitness program slowly...

Fresh juice as bad as sugary soda? It all depends on the size and the actual content says this report in the Sydney Morning Herald. Some fresh juice shakes contain as many as 31 spoons of sugar and as many calories as the average meal should contain. So beware - reduce the container size, understand whether it's fruit concentrates or fresh juice going into your drink and watch the artificial flavours and colours.

The good news about walking just gets better. As little as three hours a week can reduce the risk of stroke in women says a recent study. So not only do you lose weight, get fitter, socialise with friends on the way and enjoy the fresh air - you get to live longer!

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