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Chad Soileau once could barely walk a block. Now he's running -- and biking, and swimming -- for mile after mile. The Louisiana man will be competing in Clearwater's Ironman World Championship 70.3.

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Stroke awareness

Act fast when a stroke is suspected

There's a lot doctors like St. Joseph's Matthew Berlet can do to treat the nation's third-biggest killer. But not if you delay getting help

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Personal Best Extra

Trying to get healthy? We've hooked up with Parade magazine to bring you a daily slideshow designed to get you on the move and in the groove with your life. From organizing tips to dieting trends, this daily dose of what's good for you is a must read.

Times investigates

The latest industry being outsourced to India is clinical drug trials. And any number of tragic things can happen on the way to your medicine cabinet.

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