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Eating at flexible times and exercising reduces body fat in middle-aged women without the need to count calories.

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Researchers show how beige fat communicates with blood vessels and helps keep blood pressure in a healthy range.

Keith Ayoob answers the question: 'What are Calories, Why Do They Matter?' February 1, 2009 -- Question: What is a calorie and why is it important to know how many calories there are in certain foods?

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