You Can No Longer Legally Use Styrofoam Food Containers In NYC

Bad news for food carts; good news for planet Earth. Back in January, we reported that Mayor DeBlasio decided to ban plastic foam containers in New York City, after foam lobbyists failed to prove...

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Best of Instagram: 7 Hot Chrissy Teigen Photos

White Men May Get Better Treatment for Abnormal Heartbeat

Women and minorities with atrial fibrillation less likely to receive standard of care, study says

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Most U.S. Hepatitis C Infections May Be Missed: Study

In one state, only one from 183 diagnosed cases met reporting criteria for CDC

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Got The Blues? Take A Walk In The Park Right Now

Many people go on walks to clear their heads, but apparently, walks are only effective when they're out in nature. Like, real, green nature — not the kind surrounded by skyscrapers. Using brain...

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Under-the-Tongue Hay Fever Pills Offer Little Benefit: Study

For serious grass allergy, shots may be more effective, researcher says

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CA Governor Signs Tough Vaccination Bill Into Law

CA Governor Signs Tough Vaccination Bill Into Law

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Cherry-Strawberry Chia Seed Fool with Vanilla Bean Coconut Whipped Cream

My sister and family are here visiting this week and they brought us about 10 pounds of freshly picked cherries from my brother-in-law’s parent’s house (they have about 7 cherry trees…jealous!). It was like Christmas morning when this loot arrived. I’m eating these beauties by the fist full. Adriana is going wild over them. It’s […]

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Too Few Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancers Get 'Watch and Wait' Approach

Study finds 12 percent or fewer getting active surveillance

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How Do New Blood Thinners Compare to Warfarin?

WebMD describes how warfarin compares to new blood thinners that are prescribed to prevent blood clots and stroke.

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Could A Burger King Veggie Burger Be Coming To America?

Since a large percentage of Indians are vegetarians, it's no surprise that the Burger Kings in India have many vegetarian options on their menu. But could a Burger King veggie burger make its way...

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A Quick Breathing Exercise To Tune Out Stress At Work

Work will always be a source of stress. It's unavoidable. The trick, then, is finding ways to deal with it so that it doesn't overwhelm you and turn you into an unhealthy, frazzled mess. Dr. Robin...

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A Healthy Body Often Equals a Healthy Brain

Experts stress that exercise, good diet help maintain memory as much as mental challenges do

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Precommitment Is Powerful, or Why You Should Be Like Odysseus

Most of the time, we wield willpower like a holstered gun with the safety off. Temptation rears — an ice cream bar, perhaps — and we whip it out, firing blindly and wasting more than a few bullets in the process. The temptation is beat back, and the ice cream goes uneaten, but the willpower […]

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What I Tell My Patients About Belly Fat + How To Get Rid Of It

Belly fat impacts more than just how you look in a swimsuit. Today, about 69% of American adults are overweight — leading to an increased risk for numerous chronic illnesses, including heart disease,...

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Want To Manifest Your Dream Life? 3 Steps To Get You There

I'm a recovering perfectionist. I used to spent most of my time religiously ensuring that everything I said and did matched some fantasy expectation of what the "ideal me" should say and do....

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Why I Desperately Want My City To Have A Soda Ban

Earlier this month, San Francisco lawmakers voted to approve health warnings on advertisements for sugary drinks. The labels would read: WARNING: Drinking beverages with added sugar leads to...

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7 Strategies For Smoothie Success (With Recipe)

Smoothies are a great way to pack nutrients and flavor into your day. They are easy to make and transport; the only limitation is your imagination! To ensure that you sip on a deliciously smooth...

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How To Fall In Love With Anyone

When you think of love, you probably think about big moments like marriage, births, budding romances and grand romantic gestures. But new research emerging from the lab of Professor Barbara...

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How To Turn Boring Moments Into Life-Altering Mindfulness Exercises

I recently watched Oprah interview author Michael Pollan. During the interview, Pollan explained one of his life rules: "When chopping onions, just chop onions." It's kind of funny, but also highly...

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Protect Your Hair From Sun Damage With These 4 Tricks

There's way more to the hair on our heads than just adorning our physical appearance. It helps insulate our bodies when it's cold, and it keeps us cool and regulated when temperatures are sweltering....

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8 Signs You're Abusing Exercise

I’ve found that exercise abuse among “fit” people is almost as bad as the lack of exercise among the general public. Misusing exercise can lead to exhaustion, stress, fat storage, overuse injuries,...

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How I Learned To Be Vulnerable After A Childhood Of Neglect

By the time I was a junior in high school, both my father and sister had died, leaving my mother and me in a state of depression. Neither of us knew how to handle the emotions swirling inside us, so...

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A Quick Meditation To Balance Your Root Chakra & Ground You (Video)

The chakra system describes the energy centers that exist along the spinal column, each holding a specific kind of energy, emotion, color and sound. We can use our yoga and meditation practices in...

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Why You Should Start Trail Running + 7 Tips To Make It Work For You

There’s nothing quite like working out in the wilderness. The beautiful surroundings, crisp air and sense of adventure make it easy to forget that you're actually exercising. Trail running is one of...

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3 Simple Steps To Start Eating Clean

We all deserve to feel our best every day, and while "feeling our best" is different for everyone, some basic, practical ways to get there are to eat more vegetables, drink more water and eat less...

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Why We Should All Focus On Giving, Rather Than Receiving

Upon waking each day we often start with thoughts of what we have to accomplish or acquire, quickly spinning us into action mode. But what if we spent the first few golden moments of the morning...

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Why The Pursuit Of Happiness Ain't So Hot + What To Pursue Instead

I work at “being happy.” I meditate. I listen to affirmations. I focus on the positives. And yet, I often still find myself frustrated, discouraged, or disappointed. Yes, the lifestyle I’m...

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13 Photos That Will Get You Fired Up About Love

Ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right on Friday, there's been a nonstop celebration across the country. Gay marriage no longer needs a qualifier — it's just...

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Can Orange Juice, Grapefruit Raise Your Melanoma Risk?

Study authors think compounds in citrus may sensitize skin to sunlight, but further study needed

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Heart Group Stroke-Guidelines Support This Device

If clot-busting drugs don't work, device can be used to pull the blockage out through the artery

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Heart Palpitations: Anxiety or Atrial Fibrillation?

Is your heart racing or feel like it's skipping a beat? WebMD explains when it might be anxiety or caused by atrial fibrillation.

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Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

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Diabetes Rates Fall in Neighborhoods With Healthy Food, Parks and Gyms

Study suggests making these resources easily accessible, affordable might cut odds of disease

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Immune Drugs Show Promise Against More Cancers

Medicines that help our immune system fight off tumors are showing early success in a widening variety of cancers.

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This Is One Of The Main Reasons Men Lie

We may have a better understanding of gender nowadays, but men's urge to feel like men is still alive and well. Chest-puffing is far from being a thing of the past, and a new study suggests that men...

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Flavored Cigarettes Still Popular Online Despite U.S. Ban

Continued interest surprises researchers

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Parents Should Set Good Example to Keep Kids Slim, Pediatrics Group Says

Avoid keeping sugary, high-calorie foods in the house, and encourage being active together

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6 Ways To Take Your Lunch To The Next Level

We're feeling inspired by all the beautiful and healthy lunch ideas we spotted on #mindbodygram on Instagram this week. Lots of fresh seasonal vegetables graced your plates, bowls and wraps. Below...

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Dear Mark: Vitamin D for Babes, Ingredient Bait and Switch, and Kettlebellin’ for Strength or Cardio?

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, we’ve got a three-parter. First up is a controversial topic: vitamin D supplements for breastfeeding babies. Do they need it? Can they get enough through mother’s milk? Or is there another, better method for ensuring optimal vitamin D levels in breastfeeding infants? Next, what’s my take on the ol’ […]

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7 Reasons You’re Exhausted All the Time

Last week I was exhausted. My routine was off, and while I had fun (date nights, wellness events, and a random afternoon excursion), I was exhausted. Then, while searching the Internet one night, I...

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A Mini-Guide To Dancer's Pose

Editor's note: When yoga rebel Tara Stiles found some time between running her busy Manhattan studio, Strala, and teaching her style of yoga around the globe, she stopped by mindbodygreen and talked...

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5 Foods To Add More Healthy Fats To Your Diet

My diet is 40-60 percent fat depending on my energy requirements for the day. This may sound shocking coming from someone who’s known for guzzling organic green juice, but I am a strong believer in...

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How I Finally Became A Mother At 42 ... Without IVF

In her early 40s, Diane decided she wanted to have a baby. But her clinical tests showed a natural conception would be nearly impossible. Discouraged, Diane picked up my book “WomanCode” and was...

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Want Glowing Skin? 5 Easy Steps That Start With Your Gut

It's easy to overlook our gut as the source of skin troubles. But if the well-being of our internal organs and energy levels are determined by what we put in our mouths, why shouldn't the same be...

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How To Find Joy Even When You're At Rock Bottom

Are you confronting a divorce? A lay-off from your job? An IRS tax audit and the loss of a loved one? All in the same week? Is your life as you know it crumbling in front of your eyes? If so, I know...

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6 Areas Of Life That Guide Your Spiritual, Physical & Mental Well-Being

Spiritual and physical health are equally important because in order to take care of the whole, we must take care of the sum of our parts first — our mind, body and soul. When we do not care for...

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Why Some Professional Athletes Die Young: A Cardiologist Explains

I had the pleasure of attending mindbodygreen's revitalize a few weeks ago, and a highlight was hanging with John Salley, the 7-foot NBA great who owns four championship rings. I met John years ago...

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9 Ways To Create A Better Relationship With Your Body (Starting Now!)

Have you dutifully been repeating I am beautiful and my skin is glowing (or whatever other affirmations and mantras you like) to the mirror each morning? And if so, do you feel like you still...

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2 Powerful Healing Plants That Can Be Found In Your Backyard

Most of us know that herbs are weeds. Similar to the fact that we're all human and simply temporary visitors on the planet, we're also fierce, powerful healers — and so are herbs. Every therapeutic...

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10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Mold

Toxic mold doesn’t get much time in the spotlight, but it’s a big deal. Exposure can often quietly lead to sinusitis — one of the most common diseases in the country — as well as a number of other...

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Will Your Relationship Last? 3 Things Your Spirit Guides Want You To Know

I’m a medium who communicates with Spirit Guides and one of the questions I'm asked most is: “Will my relationship last?” After helping thousands of people with their relationships, I’ve learned...

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How To Feel Like You're Getting A Personal Workout In A Group Fitness Class

Signing up for a group fitness class is a great way to make sure you actually get a workout in. It's scheduled, it's structured and you'll be held accountable. To make sure you get the most out of a...

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Weekend Link Love – Edition 354

Summer is here and grill season is upon us! As an early 4th of July present, I’m giving away a FREE copy of my Primal Blueprint Healthy Sauces, Dressings and Toppings hardcover cookbook with every Primal Kitchen™ Mayo 3-pack order. Simply add both products to your cart and use coupon code FREEDOM to get the […]

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Goldie Hawn’s 5 Simple Tips To Get (And Stay) Happy

Goldie Hawn's first book, 10 Mindful Minutes, focuses on teaching simple techniques for breathing, sensing, and thinking with intention. Here, Goldie has adapted easy-to-act-on tips from her writing...

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Yoga In Central Park: 25 Photos That Capture The Magic Of NYC

I love working in Central Park when I'm in New York. Each time I visit, the landscape is dramatically different. In the spring, the skies were a vivid shade of blue, and pink flowers decorated the...

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A Simple Breathing Practice To Reset Your Emotional State

You've probably experienced those moments when you feel out of whack, like your emotions are controlling you rather than the other way around. Even if you know it's happening, it can be tough to turn...

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Impress Your Friends With This No-Bake (And Vegan!) Dessert

Raw desserts might evoke a feeling of anxiety to less savvy cooks, but I promise this recipe is an easy one. It also offers endless flavor options — if you’re not a huge blackberry person or are...

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How To Wake Up To Your Divine Potential Every Single Day

The word “God” means different things to different people. For me, the relationship I had with the G-word wasn’t so great for a long time. I grew up Southern Baptist, and was always curious why I was...

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6 Kid-Friendly Summer Snacks That Take 5 Minutes To Make

Despite our loftiest summer intentions — whether to finally dig into that juicy novel, spend more time at the beach, or sign up for that new class we’ve been dying to try — the gritty details of...

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9 Tips To Stay Inspired, Exuberant & Energetic At Age 40 (And Beyond)

Hitting "middle age" certainly has its challenges, from feeling like we no longer have the youthful glow of our younger years to examining what the next half of our lives will look like. For women,...

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Thick & Creamy Labneh

Labneh is a type of Middle Eastern “cheese” made from strained yogurt. Thick and creamy with a mild, tangy flavor, labneh is typically served as a spread or dip. Although labneh can be found in many grocery stores, it’s also really easy to make at home. And if you make it with organic, full-fat cultured […]

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Before You Bust Out The Anxiety Meds, Try This

In the United States, medication is widely considered the first line of defense against every kind of ailment. As a result, we’re getting addicted to prescriptions, and not really feeling much better...

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9 Great Reasons Everyone Should Write

Writing is more than just an avenue of expression for me. It’s a healing journey. Writing leaves me more whole. It helps me integrate mind, body, and soul, and empowers me to share my gifts with the...

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How To Make An Energy-Packed Lunch In Less Than 5 Minutes

Weekdays are usually a series of deadlines, time crunches, commutes and errands. Putting together a healthy lunch is often an overlooked item on your long to-do list. To make life a little easier,...

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Why Wait? 11 Things To Do Before Summer's Over

Ninety-degree weather is proclaiming the arrival of summer loudly and clearly. For me, that means it’s time to make a seasonal to-do list. Not because I feel unproductive otherwise, but because it’s...

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The Mineral That You Need For Great Skin This Summer

Zinc is a workhorse nutrient. Not only is it one of the most versatile and powerful minerals when it comes to its healing properties, it's also found in every cell of your body. It's crucial for your...

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Cool Down With These Raw Meals (That Aren’t Salad!)

There's no better time than summer to skip the stove in favor of raw foods. While a great salad can be a nutritious and filling meal, we thought we'd share a few ideas to get you thinking outside the...

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5 Motivational Tips To Help You Lose Weight (Even If You Feel Like Giving Up)

Have you gained weight instead of losing it? Are you ready to quit? Believe me, we’ve all been there and experienced the same feelings you’re suffering through right now. Take a deep breath, and...

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Why Yoga Is Good For Your Body, Mind & Sex Life

Most people know that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress. While those benefits are certainly powerful reasons to start practicing, there are other health perks of yoga that go far beyond...

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Fat No Longer the Focus of New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Nutrition experts endorse decision to drop restrictions, focus on quality of food instead

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The 15 Best Deodorants for Men

Best Lip Balm Recipes

Here is a collection of some of the best lip balm recipes. They range from totally holistic to using common household items that totally work and fast.
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Legos Are Getting A Huge Makeover That Will Help The Environment

One of the most iconic toys from your childhood is about to get a makeover — and no, it's not Barbie this time. The LEGO Group announced that it will be replacing the plastic in their famous...

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Mark Wahlberg: The Player

Same-Sex Marriage Is Officially Legal Everywhere In The United States

In a historic 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex marriage is a legal right, reports the Washington Post. "The court now holds that same-sex couples may exercise the...

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Common Antidepressants Linked to Higher Fracture Odds in Menopausal Women

Drugs like Celexa, Prozac could undermine bone, research suggests

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New Rapid Ebola Test Shows Promise in African Clinics

Researchers say speedy detection would dramatically improve containment efforts

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Could Brain Scans Help Guide Treatment for OCD?

Small study suggests neural activity can point to patients who'll benefit most from psychotherapy

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Surgery May Help Teens With Frequent Migraines, Study Contends

At least one expert questions whether improvements are due to the procedure

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Avoiding Hip Replacement Surgery - Amazing Bicycle Accident Recovery Tale

Amazing bicycle accident recovery tale of avoiding hip replacement surgery with nutrition. The day started out the same as any other day here in sunny Florida.
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Names Withheld to Protect the Embarrassed

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep […]

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10 Plant-Based Cookbooks That Will Make You Want To Cook Vegetables

Something amazing is happening in the food world right now — vegetables are becoming the cool thing to cook. Chefs, bloggers and home cooks are all embracing more plant-based dishes and one of the...

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7 Nutritionists Reveal What They Order At Popular Food Chains

Let's face it, when you're on the road or on the go, there aren't a ton of healthy food options. Unfamiliar menus can seem overwhelming — so many choices, so many calories. Can you actually order a...

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So You DON'T Have It All. Here's Why That's Great

We all experience desire — for things, for love, for time. No matter how much abundance you do have, there are almost always things that remain wanting. Some people strive to become totally free...

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Improve Your Posture & End Back Pain With These 7 Lifestyle Changes

As a private chef and professional in the food industry, having a bad back is more than just an occupational hazard. The first time I threw mine out, I wasn’t carrying groceries or lifting a heavy...

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Why It's Totally OK To Feel Sad & Lonely

Most of last year I was sad. There were lots of moments I felt myself trying to talk through the feeling with friends with the hope that I could rationalize it until it went away. But it just wasn’t...

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I'm A Model + Had Low Self-Esteem. How I Found Calm In A Competitive Industry

I work full-time as a model. I’m what the industry refers to as a plus size model because I am bigger than a size 4/6. I’ve spent years looking for validation in all the wrong places — model...

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My Story: What It Was Like To Come Out Of The Closet

The first person I ever came out to was my friend Stacey. I chose to tell her first because she has the kindest demeanor about her. Everything from her laughter to her body language exudes acceptance....

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5 Mind Tricks To Make Your Workouts Easier & More Fun

We've all been there. For whatever reason, you just can seem to focus on your workout — maybe it's a "blah" day or you have a lot on your mind. Or maybe you're new to working out and are still...

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Why "Skinny" Is Not A Compliment

For anyone who has struggled with weight issues, being called "skinny" can be just as uncomfortable as being called chubby. I have been naturally thin all my life and have dealt with anxiety about...

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How To Keep It Together During Heartbreak

Pain tends to give us tunnel vision: it can be hard to see that difficult circumstances (be it a breakup, a falling out with a friend, a death, a job loss, the list goes on) have any potential of...

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10 Tips To Raise A Resilient Child

A few months ago, my three year-old son Noah, his dad and I spent a long time in the emergency room. Somewhere around noon, day care had called me to share their concern about Noah's toe, which...

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The One Move That Tones Your Whole Body

When we think about incorporating a specific motion into our training routines, we typically think of planks, lunges, squats — the standard stuff. And while those are all great exercises, there is a...

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5 Cooling Yoga Poses To Help You Beat The Heat

The heat of summer can often accelerate our mind and heat our bodies. It's important to pay attention to these sensations and incorporate a slower, more focused practice into our daily yoga routine....

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A Simple, All-Natural Technique For Cleaning Your Makeup Brushes

Go ahead, admit it ... the thought of cleaning your makeup brushes doesn't occur to you very often (or at all!), does it?...

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Want to Be Happier? Get Outside (Infographic)

Despite the fact that most Americans spend the majority of our time indoors (and maybe because we do), we never miss a chance to duck out for coffee on a sunny day, or explore the newest rooftop bar....

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How To Get Unstuck + Start Fulfilling Your Life Purpose

Although the pull to procrastinate, get distracted, or play it safe may feel especially strong when it comes to your job, the time is now to begin pursuing your life purpose. While stability may feel...

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On the Red Carpet with Mark Wahlberg at Wahlburgers Coney Island

VIDEO: These Shoes are Banned by the NBA—and They've Been Blowing Up Ever Since

Women Put Makeup On Half Their Faces To Fight Body Shaming (Photos)

"Why do you wear all that makeup? You don't need it." We've all been there. The person thinks they're giving you a compliment, but really, they're judging the way you look. YouTuber NikkieTutorials...

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The Amount Of Money Americans Waste On Food Is Shocking

According to a survey from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), each American household throws away an average of $640 worth of food every year. What's worse is that most people don't really care...

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FDA Looking at Essure Birth Control Device Safety

FDA Looking at Essure Birth Control Device Safety

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One Stillbirth Greatly Raises Odds for Another: Study

Still, most second pregnancies lead to normal, healthy babies, experts say

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Memory, Thinking Tests May Hint at Alzheimer's Risk

Low score could be early warning sign for the disease up to 18 years before diagnosis, researchers report

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Exercise Benefits People With Parkinson's Disease: Study

The sooner you start regular physical activity, the better, researchers say

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Mom's Post-Baby Belly Pic Is Fantastic Response To "Perfect Body" Comments

Sometimes I get afraid that eventually people will become tired of the body-positive movement. But when I see women like Kimberly Henderson trying to inspire others, that’s when I feel like we're...

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Supreme Court Ruling Supports Tax Credits for Health Insurance

The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the tax credits, offered on Affordable Care Act insurance policies sold through Healthcare.gov, are legal.

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7 Ways to Use Stoic Philosophy to Improve Your Health and Happiness

A few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on one of my favorite books of late, A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy by William B. Irvine. I appreciated the comments from folks who connected with the central message: how to cultivate a life with the most peace and contentment possible. […]

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11 Food Rules We Can Learn From The Greeks

The word "diet" comes from the ancient Greek diaita, which means "the way of life." In ancient Greece, a diet was about good health and joyful eating, not radical weight loss. The Mediterranean diet...

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How To Apologize Perfectly ... Every Time

“You know, it's funny,” said Mary, “but it isn't even what he did that bothered me so much. It was the way he apologized. He said that he was sorry if he hurt my feelings. If? He forgot my birthday!"...

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How Reflexology Can Help You Have Great Sex. Yes, Really

You’d be surprised what some footwork can do for your sex life! No, not dancing — I’m talking about the amazing benefits of reflexology. It gets you ready to be turned on by whatever turns you on!...

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A Mini-Guide To Oil Pulling

Ed. note: Oil pulling is an Ayurvedic practice said to have detoxifying properties. Read more about it here. Oil pulling is actually a quite simple and inexpensive daily habit to work into your...

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The One Thing All Healthy Couples Do

I'm always shocked when couples proudly announce that they don’t fight. My mind instantly wanders to the fact that, in the place of fighting, these couples probably exhibit all kinds of passive...

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A Simple Trick That Allows Me To Bring Joy To (Almost) Any Situation

A few years ago I was involved in a lawsuit, and it triggered a growing, ongoing anxiety that I just couldn’t shake. One day on my way to my lawyer’s office, I felt overwhelmed by negative thoughts....

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A DIY Yerba Mate Treatment For Puffy Eyes

The skin around your eyes is thinner and more delicate than the rest of your skin. It has fewer, fine pores, and any deficiencies or irregularities in diet, sleep or skin care will show up here. So...

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5 Healthy Desk Snack Ideas (With Recipes!)

Snack cravings can arise while you’re working to meet a deadline or during that mid-morning lull before a lunch meeting. Whenever it hits, the hunger comes on fast and fierce. While hummus and fresh...

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How To Make A Clean Green Smoothie The Right Way

I know there are a million choices out there for juices and smoothies, not to mention smoothie shops, cleanses, juice blends, books and websites devoted to the topic. I wanted to share some of my...

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Overhaul Your Meditation Practice In Two Minutes A Day

When we think of changing or taking on a new challenge, physical preparation is usually part of itBut mental preparation is even more important. Everything starts in the mind. And, meditation is one...

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How I Stopped Binge Eating & Began A Healthy Relationship With Food

For years, I struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food that bounced between two extremes: either I was “being good” and following strict, self-imposed rules about what I could and couldn’t...

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Blast Fat With This Easy Jump Rope Workout (Video)

Did you know that jumping rope can burn up to 1,000 calories in one hour? Yup, it's true! But who really has 60 minutes to workout these days? Not me. That's why I created this 12-minute fat blasting...

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3 Steps To The Perfect Kettlebell Swing

Most people misunderstand and misuse kettlebells, mainly because they do not understand the unique principles of the kettlebell swing. The swing, specifically the double-handed swing, is a rite of...

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What Kind Of Tea To Drink In The Morning, Afternoon & Evening

With so many great teas in the world to choose from, how do you decide which kind to drink? You could stick with your favorite go-to, but as a tea lover and purveyor myself, my philosophy is: why...

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How e-Athletes Train for Gaming

Blood, Saliva Tests May Spot Head and Neck Cancers Early

Study shows potential for noninvasive tumor detection

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Could a Vitamin Play a Role in Acne Outbreaks?

Study finds excess B12 tied to common skin condition

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Yes, Girls Can Have ADHD

Many girls struggling with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and other adults. WebMD explains.

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Home Treatments for Scalp Psoriasis

WebMD describes the best do-it-yourself remedies to bring relief from the itchiness and burning feeling of scalp psoriasis.

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Blood Protein May Spot Pancreatic Cancer Early

But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say

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Can the ‘Chemical Soup’ We Live in Cause Cancer?

A groundbreaking new report suggests scientists should also be looking at how low doses of chemicals considered safe on their own might cause cancer when mixed together.

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New Swimsuit Campaign Rejects Photoshop & Celebrates Cellulite

Here's how to get a beach body: step onto a beach. Seriously — no matter your shape or size — that's all it takes. Yet, wherever we look, we see ads telling us to get "beach-body ready." They're not...

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Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Also Help Ease Vitiligo

Case study showed tofacitinib cleared up skin pigmentation loss in woman after just 2 months

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The 10 Best (And Worst) Countries For Total Well-Being

Today, Gallup and Healthways released their annual well-being survey, combining more than 146,000 surveys in 145 countries and areas, to see how they compare in terms of life satisfaction. But what...

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Lose Your Love Handles

Eat like you’re 20 and your body might not thank you. Learn how to trim down without sacrificing the flavors you love.

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Sports Medicine for Common Injuries

Heat or cold? Wrap or brace? Learn what to do with pulled muscles, sore joints, and more.

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Sports Medicine for the Average Guy

Overdo it on the weekend? Learn what the pros do to bounce back from pulls, strains and sprains.

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Tackle Your Cholesterol Head-on

Learn how to make smart choices that can have the biggest impact on your cholesterol levels.

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Is Your Sex Life Normal?

What should you expect from your sex life as you age? How can you keep the fire burning? What should you do about erectile dysfunction and low-T?

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Crunch Time: 5 Ways to Power Through Stress

Don't let stress keep you from living the life you deserve. Find out how to keep a healthy balance between daily stress and positive thinking.

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8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure

Lowering your blood pressure takes more than just eating less salt. Learn what's best to eat, drink, and other steps to take.

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Get a Sharper Image: Grooming Tips for Guys

Botox for bros? Manscaping? From your hair to your teeth to your toes, learn how to get a major-league makeover.

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Every Guy’s Guide to Healing Your Torn Knee Tendon

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Garrett RIchards hit the field after a ruptured patellar tendon -- a rare injury for a baseball player. Learn from WebMD about rehab and the long road back from this type of injury.

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Keep Your Competitive Edge at Work

How to use personal motivation, communication skills, and more to keep pushing your career forward.

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California Caps What Patients Pay For Pricey Drugs. Will Other States Follow?

Beginning in 2016, most Covered California customers will not have to pay more than $150 or $250 per prescription, per month. The price caps are a response to very expensive new drugs used to treat hepatitis and other serious illnesses.

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Oxygen Chamber Therapy May Ease Fibromyalgia, Study Suggests

But treatment isn't FDA-approved, so insurance companies might not cover the cost

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Men's Workout: How to Beat an Aging Metabolism

Don't let a few gray hairs slow you down! Learn how to workout with your changing metabolism.

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Doctors Warn Against The Potential Dangers Of Wearing Skinny Jeans

The old adage that "beauty is pain" needs to be tossed — along with your skinny jeans. Doctors say they could be dangerous. A new study says squatting in tight jeans for a long time can seriously...

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6 Simple Steps to Help You Lose That Gut

You’ve set your weight loss target, now learn the steps you need to take to get there.

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Doctors Warn Against The Dangers Of Wearing Skinny Jeans

The old adage that "beauty is pain" needs to be tossed — along with your skinny jeans. Doctors say they could be dangerous. A new study says squatting in tight jeans for a long time can seriously...

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Order in Which Food Is Eaten May Affect Type 2 Diabetics' Blood Sugar

Eating protein, vegetables and fat before carbohydrates might help, study says

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9 Primal/Paleo Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

Podcasts have become a lifesaver for me. Whenever I’m stuck in traffic (which is whenever I drive in LA), or have a long trip ahead of me (and I don’t feel like or can’t read), I use podcasts to make otherwise wasted time incredibly productive, engaging, and enjoyable. Here are what I consider to be […]

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7 Easy Ways To Boost Your Metabolism Naturally

Let’s be honest — as you get older, your metabolism probably isn’t working quite as fast as it used to, and sitting 10 hours a day in front of a computer is taking its toll. Wouldn’t it be nice if...

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5 Signs You're An Emotionally Intelligent Person

Emotional intelligence (also known as "EQ") is the Queen of all intelligence, reflecting the strength of our connection to other people, in public or in private, at work or in love. This kind of...

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Yes, You Can Manifest Money By Following Your Passion. Here's How

Make money and not loathe your job? That's dreamin' big, am I right? When I was younger, I thought people who went to work and actually enjoyed it were harboring some kind of secret. How was it...

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9 Reasons I Take My Shirt Off When I Run

Running without a shirt is new for me. I've only ever taken my shirt off in the yoga studio or on the beach. Running down the most populated streets in my city without a shirt on is not my idea of...

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6 Foods That Can Help Save Your Skin From Sun Damage

Just as an unhealthy diet can have a negative effect on your skin and health, a healthy diet high in antioxidant-rich foods can help protect your body, even from the sun. Since antioxidants help...

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The Life Cycle Of A Cold-Pressed Juice (Infographic)

You want maximum juice — as many nutrients and as much flavor as you can get in a bottle. Evolution Fresh hears you. At every step of the production process, the company takes conscious steps to...

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My No-Fail, 6-Step Accountability Plan To Make Your Dream A Reality

It took me three-and-a-half years to finish writing my first book, The Inner Gym. And if it wasn’t for my iron-clad accountability plan that I put into place after year three, I’d probably still be...

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I Had Debilitating Anxiety & Panic Attacks. Here's How They Helped Me Grow

A few years ago, I was a successful personal trainer, I was in great shape, and I had just welcomed a newborn son. Over the span of 18 months, everything changed. I was unemployed, I was experiencing...

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No-Bake Vegan Key Lime Pie

If there’s one dessert I’m known for, it’s this raw pie — I make it for every special occasion (and many not-so-special ones, too). The crust starts with soaked, dehydrated nuts, which I blend with...

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Veggie-Packed Summer Pasta Salad Recipe (Takes Less Than 30 Minutes!)

With the hot summer months upon us, you’ll need a go-to lunch or dinner that is easy to throw together but also packs a mean nutritional punch. Well, here it is! This pasta salad is full of seasonal...

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The Case For Forgetting: Lessons From "Inside Out"

First of all, whatever your age or orientation, go see Pixar’s new movie, Inside Out. If you need more reason than “it’s Pixar,” try this: it’s a sophisticated, hilarious, brilliant, warm, beautiful,...

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Why HIIT Is Better Than Cardio

For those of you who think hammering it out at the gym for hours on end is still the only way to lose weight and get fit, I have some good news for you: there's an easier way. Consider HIIT workouts....

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3 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight + 3 Ways To Fix It

Every time a thought forms in your mind, regardless of whether those words pass your lips or not, your subconscious mind is listening. The more we repeat certain words or thoughts, the more our...

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How To Stop Being A Control Freak & Finally Surrender

The holistic nature of our being may well be comprised of body, mind, and spirit, but there is also an entire world around us, and our relationship to that world can be either very complicated or...

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Papa John's Is The Latest Food Chain To Shun Artificial Ingredients

At this point, if you're a fast-food chain that still has artificial ingredients in your recipes, you're probably feeling pretty lonely. Listening to consumers' pleas for healthier food, big...

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Too Few Older Heart Attack Patients Get Implanted Defibrillators, Study Finds

Age alone should not be a barrier, researchers say

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Too Much Exercise Could Make Your Blood Toxic

We all understand the importance of physically and mentally training properly so that we can push through that last mile without pulling anything. But, according to a study in the International...

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Is Obesity in Your Genes?

WebMD asks whether you’re destined to be obese just because it runs in your family.

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Evidence Supports Medical Pot for Some Conditions, Not Others

Review of 79 studies suggests states may have put cart before the horse, experts say

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E. Coli Scare Spurs Bottled Water Recall

E. Coli Scare Spurs Bottled Water Recall

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Labels on Edible Pot Products May Be Misleading

Labels on Edible Pot Products May Be Misleading

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Could a Microbe in Your Gut Help You Lose Weight?

Could a Microbe in Your Gut Help You Lose Weight?

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Skinny Jeans Took a Tight Toll on This Lady's Legs

Squatting for a long time while wearing skinny jeans can damage muscles and nerves in the legs, according to a new study.

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Teens Unfamiliar With Harms of Pot, E-Cigs, Study Finds

Focus group of 24 kids finds they do understand dangers of cigarettes

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Millions of Smokers May Have Undiagnosed Lung Disease

Study shows scans, other tests can help spot respiratory problems early

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Major League Baseball Could Have Its First Female Player Soon

A 16-year-old French shortstop made history on Sunday afternoon. Melissa Mayeux became the first-ever woman eligible to be signed by a Major League Baseball team. MLB.com's Lindsay Berra reported...

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The Pitfalls and Limitations of Self-Experimentation

I’m a huge proponent of self-experimentation. We can’t always rely on funding for research relevant to our needs, interests, and desires, and those studies that are relevant are still using participants that are not us. We like control, when it comes down to it. We want to be the arbiters of our own destinies, and […]

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8 Things I Wish I'd Known About Health (Before I Learned The Hard Way)

A few years ago, I had a major wake-up call when I went into acute kidney failure. Until then, I spent a lot of time abusing my body mentally and physically. In my late teens, I started feeling an...

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Why You Should Wash Your Face With Oil (Seriously!)

Using oil as a skin cleanser may sound crazy. How could adding more oil to skin possibly help an already-oily dermal situation? But when you think about it, like dissolves like. The new oil you'll...

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How I Became The Happiest Person I Know

Many people have asked me over the years how I always manage to be so happy. After my father died when I was 19, and when I was going through a divorce at age 22, people used to say they never...

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My #1 Secret To Losing Weight

As a registered holistic nutritionist and wellness coach, I see a wide variety of clients. However, most them want to lose weight. No matter what amount they want to lose, my advice remains the same:...

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7 Things Women Who Love Their Bodies Do Each Day

As a professional ballerina, I spent years in front of the mirror judging myself harshly, ignoring my body’s need for rest and food, and criticizing every one of my unwanted curves....

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A 5-Step Guide To The Art Of Making Sh*t Happen

Yes, there is an art for making shit happen. It takes a special something to get that idea that has been swirling around in your head for months, years, or perhaps even decades, out into the world....

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Boost Your Day With Tropical Turmeric Protein Bites (Recipe)

You’ve likely heard that turmeric can support your health in any number of ways, from reducing inflammation to providing whole body support. We think it’s like the little black dress of herbs. There...

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The Sex-Enhancing Exercise You've Probably Never Tried

When it comes to developing our "sex muscles," most of us are missing one important trick. I’m referring to the powerful little exercise that can actually help you to enjoy more intense sensations,...

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In Season Now! 7 Things To Make Using Strawberries

Summer is officially here (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), which means it's peak strawberry season! Here are 7 recipes to help you make the most of these beautiful red berries. 1. Decadent...

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The Surprising Way To Heal Your Gut (Infographic)

Let's say you're already eating clean but still suffering with bloat, constipation, or any other chronic gut issue. What's the best way to heal? It's not probiotics. It's not even diet related. We...

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I Was Depressed & Barely Functional After Childbirth. How Yoga Helped Me Heal

Four years ago, I gave birth to a healthy baby girl after what can only be described as a textbook pregnancy and, on paper, a dream birth. My labor was quick and natural with minimal intervention....

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Choose A Nontoxic Sunscreen: 3 Things To Look For & 3 To Avoid

Most people know that sunscreen is important, especially in the summer months. But with more and more information suggesting that the very product designed to protect your skin could be riddled with...

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5 Herbal Iced Teas To Keep You Chill This Summer

Iced herbal tea is great any time of year but especially during the heat of the summer months. Drinking iced tea is a refreshing and health-filled way to increase your water intake too. Here are five...

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5 Tools To Practice Mindfulness At Work

Over the last several years of study with my teachers, I’ve learned a lot about the power of our thoughts. Specifically this: even when we think our thoughts can "solve" a problem at hand, the...

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Docs Should Discourage Pot During Pregnancy: ACOG

Recommendation notes evidence has shown it can affect brain development in baby

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Pregnancy in Women With Controlled Lupus

But blacks, Hispanics face greater odds of complications than whites, though reasons why are unclear

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General Mills Is Cutting Out All Artificial Ingredients From Its Cereals

The cereals of your childhood — like Lucky Charms, Reese's Puffs, and Trix — are getting a makeover. Going down the health-minded path paved by other major food companies like Kraft, Subway, and...

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The Benefits of Exercise Go Way Beyond the Muscles

An expert hopes to make more people aware that exercise benefits the body in ways that go far beyond muscle tissue and burning fat.

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The Surprising Reason Pollution Is Even Worse Than We Thought

A new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may speed up brain aging. In other words, dirty air can literally, over time, eat away at your brain. Researchers took brain scans of...

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Outdoor Summer Meals Can Spell Trouble If You Have Food Allergies

WebMD knows that summer barbecues and picnics are full of hidden triggers like dairy and peanuts.

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More Than Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Now Overweight or Obese: Study

Only 25 percent of men and 33 percent of women at a healthy weight, researchers say

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Looming Decision Could Cripple Part Of N.C. Health Insurance Market

If the Supreme Court invalidates some Obamacare tax subsidies, individual health insurance marketplaces in places like North Carolina could be hurt by the remaining deluge of sick people who keep coverage -- and the higher insurance premiums their presence demands.

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HPV Vaccination Tied to Drop in Precancerous Cervical Lesions in U.S.

But screening rules for women changed recently, so impact of the shots remains unclear, researchers say

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Looming Decision Could Cripple Part Of N.C. Health Insurance Market

If the Supreme Court invalidates some Obamacare tax subsidies, individual health insurance marketplaces in places like North Carolina could be hurt by the remaining deluge of sick people who keep coverage -- and the higher insurance premiums their presence demands.

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5 Recipes To Take Gluten-Free Noodles To The Next Level

We spotted some great meals starring gluten-free noodles on the #mindbodygram Instagram hashtag — including some zoodles and other spiralized veggies. These ideas will keep us inspired to cook all...

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Children Who Lie May Be More Skilled Thinkers

It turns out that catching your kid in a lie may actually be a good sign. According to a new study from the University of Sheffield, it takes an excellent memory to keep track of lies. For the...

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Dear Mark: Melatonin Supplementation, Overcoming Previous Poor Health, and Is HIIT Too Stressful for Women?

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering three questions from readers. First up, what’s the deal, exactly, with melatonin supplementation? Is it harmful? Dangerous? Will it impair our body’s own production of melatonin? Second, a reader wonders whether his past poor health decisions are sabotaging his health today. Even if he’s feeling great now, shouldn’t […]

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5 Habits Of Highly Desirable Men

Energized by the success of our most recent article “5 Habits of Highly Desirable Women," relationship expert Aimee Hartstein, LCSW and I felt compelled to write a companion piece for men. Our...

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How To Eat For Your Zodiac Sign + Why It Matters

The path to healthy eating may be written in the stars. Your zodiac sign reveals a lot about your true nature, and how you nurture yourself. Here are some stellar healthy eating tips that can boost...

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5 Times You Shouldn't Even THINK About Compromising

As a yoga teacher, I usually preach and praise flexibility. But underneath the fluidity of movement, there is an equally crucial foundation of strength. Finding the balance between stability and...

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8 Surprising Pieces Of Dating Advice From Aziz Ansari

Last week, I picked up a copy of comedian Aziz Ansari’s new book Modern Romance, which tackles how to date in a world with smartphones, online dating and social media sites. Who wouldn’t want to...

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How To Use A Vision Board To Help Manifest Your Dream Life

Sometimes seeing really is believing, and having your goals where you can see them may just give you the push you need to achieve them. That's where vision boarding comes in. Giving yourself a...

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How Sharing My Weight-Loss Goals On Facebook Helped Me Drop 23 Pounds

I was the type of girl who tried every diet on the market today. Low-fat, low-carb, diet pills — you name it, I tried it. Sometimes I would lose weight, but I ultimately gained it all back after I...

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10 Tips To Raise A Child With Resilience & Self-Esteem

Although there are many ways of defining the concept of self-esteem, in general the term encompasses the way we think and feel about ourselves, and the way we evaluate ourselves. Children with...

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A Chef's Must-Have Pantry Items For A Plant-Based Kitchen

Chef and cookbook author Anna Jones has worked with some of the biggest names in food, from Jamie Oliver to Yotam Ottolenghi. After working as a professional chef for eight years, Anna decided to...

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Boost Your Mood With This Green Smoothie

If you're having mood swings, feeling irritable or struggling with brain fog, this superfood smoothie can help. It's packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants — the essentials your brain needs...

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4 Skin Care Ingredients Every Natural Beauty Fan Should Know

There's a lot of information out there about the bad guys, the dangers of and reasons why we shouldn't be using conventional skin care that contains endocrine-disrupting chemicals. But where's all...

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I Was Obese, Broke & Separated From My Wife. Then I Changed My Life

One night in 2011, I got a call from the repo man telling me he was taking my car and that I needed to collect my belongings. That was the moment I realized how much I had lost. I didn’t have 10...

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Get Ready To Sweat! A 20-Minute HIIT Workout You Can Do Anywhere

High-intensity interval training elevates your heart rate, works your explosive type-2 muscle fibers and is proven to be the fastest way to burn calories. The following workout is one you do with or...

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5 Anxiety-Busting Basics You Need To Know

Anxiety is often a result of stress stemming from major changes like moving or starting a new job. It can make us worry and feel tense, irritable, reactive. It makes relaxing and sleeping harder,...

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Why Women Should Work Out With Other Women

Going to the gym can be intimidating. You’ve got men (and often women!) with biceps the size of your head, making loud noises as they lift dumbbells and barbells twice their weight. It's crowded,...

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Weekend Link Love – Edition 353

Get a free jar of organic coconut oil from Thrive Market (expires June 24). Research of the Week High levels of circulating coffee metabolites are associated with a lower colorectal cancer risk. People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity are more likely to have an autoimmune disease. Among people with hereditary neuroticism, consumption of fermented foods may reduce […]

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5 Keys To Becoming An Irresistible Woman

A recent heartbreak had left me asking questions and searching urgently for understanding. What was the pattern we had become trapped in that clearly did not work? How had I contributed to said...

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Why We Suck At Dealing With Our Feelings + How To Fix That

After a breakup, a job loss, or any form or trauma, it can be difficult to get back to our daily routine. There are moments of clarity, moments of sadness, and moments where we just want to escape....

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21 Badass Yogis Around The World (Happy International Day Of Yoga!)

There's a lot to celebrate today. It's the longest day of the year, it's Father's Day, and it's the inaugural International Day of Yoga. Recognized by the United Nations, the International Day of...

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These Plants Could Be More Effective Than Drugs For Overall Health

Nature holds many secrets for health. However, Western medicine often takes a "prescription pill for every ill" approach to chronic disease. The root causes of illness — which can include lifestyle,...

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Cook This For Dinner Tonight: Quick Quinoa Fried "Rice"

Fried rice: good. MSG, low-quality soy sauce and other icky stuff: bad. That’s why I’ve taken to making my own fried “rice” at home, except I use quinoa in lieu of rice and coconut aminos in lieu of...

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A Simple Sequence To Open Your Heart To New Possibilities

Today is the Summer Solstice, making it the perfect time to head out into your nearest green space, breathe deep and get your asana on. It's also the first ever International Day of Yoga, recognized...

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Soothe Your Skin With This DIY Garden Mint Astringent

As the days adjust to growing longer and warmer, your skin goes through a seasonal transition as well, making cooling astringents a great addition to your natural beauty routine. One cooling herb...

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Diagnosed With Colitis – Why Not Detox?

Diagnosed With Colitis – Why Not Detox? Follow along as Dr Mike answers questions posed by a woman diagnosed with Colitis. The advice might surprise you.
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Chocolate Espresso Irish Moss Pudding

Irish moss is a type of seaweed that grows along the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. Like most sea vegetables, Irish moss is high in iodine, magnesium, calcium, manganese, zinc, bromine, and other minerals. It’ s also a source of carrageenan, the jelly-like thickening agent used to thicken a variety of food products. […]

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The Sneaky Habit That's Wrecking Your Relationships + How To Break It

When it comes to how other people treat us, there are a couple of things we know for sure. We know being mean or rude is likely to result in being treated that way in return. We also know that...

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Why I Eat The Same Thing Every Single Day

Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Albert Einstein are all famous for simplifying their wardrobes and wearing the same outfits every day. Though I’m not a famous CEO or mathematician, I decided to...

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The Truth About Sunscreen + A Natural, Homemade Alternative

With temperatures rising steadily around the country, it’s important to start thinking about sun protection. There are two types of sun protection available: sunscreen and sunblock. These are further...

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5 No-Fail Ways To Get (And Stay) Happier

Do you ever wonder why some people are happier than others? As a life-coach and author, I discovered that despite our vast differences, we are more similar than we realize. We all want love,...

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How To Pop Up In A Handstand (And Actually Hold It There!)

Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) is one of the most sought after and yet, illusive poses in yoga these days. With over a decade of gymnastics experience, I can attest that kicking up to a wall will...

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The 4 Stretches You Need To Do After Every Workout

Sometimes we just don’t have time to stretch. We rush through our workout and tell ourselves that we’ll stretch later, and then later never comes. The best time to stretch is directly after a...

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One-Pan Meal: Egg + Tomato Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a Middle Eastern dish that makes for an easy, simple and all-around perfect one-pan meal. I make my own version with a vegetable-packed twist as a form of healthy comfort on rainy or...

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Get the Scoop on Type 1 Diabetes

WebMD puts rumors to rest about type 1 diabetes. Hint: You can have your cake and eat it too!

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How Your Water Bottle Could Make You A Bad Parent

Parents, you may want to put down that water bottle and read this....

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Can Too Much Sitting Make You Anxious?

Review found link between the two, but not cause and effect

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Emma Stone Opens Up About Her Panic Attacks

Goofball Emma Stone seems like a woman without a worry in the world, but apparently, that's just what we see on the outside. Before all her success as an actress, she suffered from some really...

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NYC Is About To Make History With A Mass Meditation In Central Park

Tomorrow, the city that never sleeps is about to get quiet — and I mean really quiet. For the first time ever in the five boroughs, thousands of New Yorkers will gather to sit in a few moments of...

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Lip Injections May Ease Challenges of Facial Paralysis

Procedure might benefit stroke, Bell's palsy, muscular dystrophy patients, researcher says

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Sitting Too Much Can Increase Your Risk For Anxiety

You may want to stand up for this. Apparently, sitting is not only killing you — it's also making you feel a lot more anxious. A new study from Deakin University's Centre for Physical Activity and...

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Can Too Much Sitting Make You Anxious?

Review found link between the two, but not cause and effect

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Fighting Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Hypothryoidism

Ever wondered if you are fighting chronic fatigue syndrome or hypothyroidism? Learn the symptoms of both and how to heal naturally and holistically.
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From 500 Pounds to a 500 Pound Deadlift

It’s Friday, everyone! And that means another Primal Blueprint Real Life Story from a Mark’s Daily Apple reader. If you have your own success story and would like to share it with me and the Mark’s Daily Apple community please contact me here. I’ll continue to publish these each Friday as long as they keep […]

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How to Hit a 400-Yard Drive

The #1 Mantra You Need To Become The Person You Want To Be

In my early 20s, I went through a devastating health crisis, which turned out to be a totally life-transforming experience. My highly sensitive body completely collapsed after years of...

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A Mini-Guide To Half Moon Pose

With any balancing yoga posture , it's helpful to build from the ground up. A sturdy foundation combined with a fixed gaze, deep breath and muscle awareness cultivates a strong and steady pose like...

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Why Lasting Weight Loss Has (Almost) Nothing To Do With Diet Or Exercise

As a health coach and someone who's lost 150 pounds (and maintained a healthy weight years), I see patterns in why so many people lose weight but eventually gain it all back. Many of these behaviors...

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The Easiest Way To Get All-Natural Beach Waves (No Heat Required!)

No matter how smooth your hair is naturally, most of us are likely to end up with a frizzy mess atop our heads if we don't take the time to blow dry wet hair. But now that it's warm outside, who...

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5 "Healthy" Foods That Can Turn Unhealthy Quickly

“I would never devour six bowls of spinach,” my friend said recently, “so why can I polish off half a jar of almond butter in one sitting?” Foods usually fall into one of two categories: healthy or...

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7 Tips To Keep You Looking As Young As You Feel

We're all aware of the advice to treat our bodies right and slow the aging process: drink water, wear sunscreen, exercise, stress less, get more sleep. But there's a lot out there you might not...

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Shredded Coconut Kale Salad

This is our ideal summer take on the kale salad. The creamy sweetness of the thick coconut yogurt (we’re using siggi’s because of its low sugar content) that coats the shredded kale is nudged into...

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A 1-Minute Meditation To Help You Tap Into Creativity

Have a long to-do list, but can't seem to cross anything off? Feel a wellspring of creativity inside you, but can't seem to translate it into meaningful work? Plenty of people have trouble finding...

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How To Stop Being Crazy Busy & Start Living A Little

I used to blame my speediness on the PopTarts my mother fed me for breakfast in the 80s. But later, when I was an adult living on my own, and I stopped eating processed foods, I still felt wired all...

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A Full-Body Medicine Ball Workout You Can Do In 12 Minutes

Medicine balls are one of the most versatile pieces of exercise equipment to add variety and an extra challenge to your workouts. Most gyms these days have different sizes and weights of medicine...

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Boost Your Gut Health With These 2 Smoothies

Trust your gut. When it comes to your health, this old adage rings true as doctors and dieticians try to understand the advantages of probiotics. These "good bacteria" that reside in your...

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Why I Need Fitness To Fight Depression

For the first 20-something years of my life, I was told that my depression was a life sentence I'd have to suffer through. So I listened to my doctor and my therapist and watched life happen to me,...

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5 Really Good Reasons Why Kids Need Time In Nature

Research confirms what many of us know intuitively: that children who spend time in nature early on in life are much more motivated to get outside when they are older — and thus recoup the many...

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Should I Get My Tubes Tied?

If you truly don't want more children, this may be a good option, our women's health expert says.

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SunFrog Tee Shirt Profits - YouTube

http://sunfrogteeshirtprofits.com Discover how to sell SunFrog Tee Shirts the free and easy way!. No kidding this 88 page, step by step, no nonsense guide wi...
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SunFrog Tee Shirt Profits

SunFrog Tee Shirt Profits is launching on June 19, 2015 Can I tell you how excited I am? As you probably already know from my other posts about how to sell SunFrog Tee Shirts, I LOVE SunFrog. The people over there are amazing to work with. So after Denise Hall introduced her Bigger Better Tee Profits, [ ] The post SunFrog Tee Shirt Profits appeared first on JustJillin.
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Social Anxiety? Fermented Foods May Help

A diet rich in fermented foods and drinks likely to contain probiotics may help curb social anxiety in young adults, new research suggests.

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Speedy Sriracha-Peanut Soba Noodles with Smoky Maple Skillet Chickpeas

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How Remembering Happier Times May Actually Help Fight Depression

Apparently, happy memories are a lot stronger than sad feelings, according to a new study (in mice). Researchers from the RIKEN-MIT Center for Neural Circuit Genetics found that recalling positive...

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Should I Get My Tubes Tied?

If you truly don't want more children, this may be a good option, our women's health expert says.

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New Drugs Might Prevent Migraines Before They Start

Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed

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Social Anxiety? Fermented Foods May Help

A diet rich in fermented foods and drinks likely to contain probiotics may help curb social anxiety in young adults, new research suggests.

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Big News! The $10 Bill Will Finally Feature A Woman

If you take a United States-issued bill out of your wallet right now, there's an 100% chance you'll see a white male face....

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Can U.S. Health-Care System Afford New, Improved Cholesterol Drugs?

Medications may cost as much as $12,000 per person each year

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This Is What Tyra Banks Looks Like Without Makeup

Tyra Banks actually woke up like this — no makeup, no photoshop, no filter, no nothing....

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Too Much 'Feel Good' Brain Chemical May Trigger Social Phobia

Serotonin finding conflicts with conventional wisdom, researchers say

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Heart Rate Changes Linked to Sexual Problems in Women

Preliminary finding could lead to easier way to diagnose dysfunction, expert says

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Why I Love Coconut Oil (Plus a Free Jar for You!)

How would you like a free jar of organic coconut oil? Lucky for you, Thrive Market is offering all first-time members a FREE sample box—including a full-size jar of Nutiva organic virgin coconut oil. This sample box—valued at $25—includes some of the online shopping club’s best healthy products. You can claim your free jar and […]

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How I Learned To Express My Authentic Truth (And How You Can, Too)

There was a time in my life a few years ago when I believed I had no idea what I was doing with my life. I’d just started my own business, but the problem wasn’t that it was doing badly. In fact, it...

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The Top 5 Communication Rules For A Great Relationship

Communication is a challenge for anyone, even at the best of times. But why is communication so difficult, especially in relationships? While part of it stems from a relatively universal fear of...

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The Only Diet You'll Ever Need

Yes, you DO need to go on a diet. Not a calorie counting diet, or a cut-out-several-food-groups diet, or an only-eat-sausages-on-Wednesdays diet. I want you to go on a media diet. You WILL lose...

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You've Cut Out Gluten & Dairy But Still Feel Like Crap. Now What?

Are you on the the gluten-free, dairy-free bandwagon? If so, you probably already know that some foods can cause unpleasant side effects, like bloating, gas, indigestion and low energy levels. The...

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My All-Time Favorite Juice Recipe

I drink a lot of green juice — I mean A LOT! My go-to juice is called Goodness Greens. It is a formula I came up with many moons ago to keep up my energy during long nights working the line at a...

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5-Minute Meal: Sweet Potato + White Bean Quesadillas

Quesadillas are an anytime meal. They take just five minutes to make, and everyone loves them. You can snack on them at a party, they make a late-home-from-work dinner, and they even work at...

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3 Signs Your Job Is Not Aligned With Your Purpose

A few months after college graduation, I found myself working as a middle school Spanish teacher. Despite the fact that I was pretty good at my job, I couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t...

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7 Strategies To Get Rid Of Your Bad Karma

Heavy karma can traps us in terrible patterns. We attract the same types of people, jobs, illnesses, events, accidents, and unneeded burdens into our lives. The much-needed break in the karmic cycle...

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You Don't Have To Live With Back Pain. This Might Be The Answer

I have been an osteopath for 15 years and a yoga teacher for 20, and I've treated hundreds of patients with back pain. The longer I've worked with back pain, the simpler it becomes. It is no longer...

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5 Mistakes Fitness Junkies Make Every Day

In my decades as a personal trainer working in Los Angeles, I’ve watched intelligent, well-intentioned, and focused athletes make decisions that jeopardize all of their hard work. I wanted to draw...

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The #1 Move For A Great Butt

Right now it's all about that bass, and there's certainly nothing wrong with wanting to work out an oft-neglected muscle group that happens to make up, well, your butt. If you’re serious about...

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4 Ancient Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Meditation

Most meditation focuses on breathing, but I find that the most powerful techniques are based on an essential principal: to meditate on what you want to become. If we use the meditation techniques...

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Avocados Could Hold The Key To Curing Leukemia

It turns out that the but it might be more powerful than we ever thought, which is saying a lot considering how beneficial to health we know them to be. According to a study published in the...

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Trans Fats From Foods May Worsen Memory, Study Finds

Men who ate more performed poorly on word recall test

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Amazing Image Shows The Human Brain Forming An Idea

Little by little, it seems, we're discovering clues about the mystery that is the brain. Thanks to Carnegie Mellon University advances in brain imaging technology, scientists have recorded for the...

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Many Consumers Don't Understand Sunscreen Labels, Study Finds

Less than half in new survey understood what an SPF value meant

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Most Children With Migraines Don't Get Proven Treatments: Study

Nearly half don't get any pain relievers at all, researcher adds

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Study Questions Value of Arthroscopic Knee Surgery for Older Patients

Exercise a better way to relieve arthritis discomfort, researchers say

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Could These Common Pain-Relievers Lower Fertility?

Young women who regularly use pain-relief medicines called NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) might be seriously undermining their fertility, a new study suggests.

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Orange Is The New Black's Ruby Rose Opens Up About Gender Fluidity

Litchfield's newest inmate Stella Carlin is stirring up trouble within the prison's walls, but in real life, Orange Is The New Black star Ruby Rose is stirring up an important conversation. In an...

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Many Migraine Sufferers Given Narcotic Painkillers, Barbiturates

These are a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say

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How Four Words In Huge Health Law Divide The Supreme Court

Here’s a breakdown of the King v. Burwell arguments that challenge and support whether the health law’s tax subsidies can be used to buy insurance through the federal government’s online marketplace.

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New Drug Shows Promise Against Psoriasis

Ixekizumab appeared to outperform standard medication in a late-stage clinical trial

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Legalizing Medical Marijuana May Not Raise Pot Use by Teens: Study

Research shows no uptick in use among adolescents after states gave the nod to medical pot

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Pesticide Used Decades Ago May Raise Breast Cancer Risk: Study

Higher exposure to DDT in the womb linked to four times the risk of disease

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The Greatest Piece of Exercise Equipment Ever Invented

Not the barbell. Not the bicycle. Not the rower, the Airdyne, not the pullup bar. I’m talking about the Smith Machine, of course, specifically the squats and curls you can do within its elite confines. Just kidding. It’s the Versaclimber, folks: the most brutally effective piece of fitness equipment you’ll ever use (but probably haven’t). […]

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5 Signs Your Work Is Messing Up Your Love Life

Ever started a fight with your partner after a bad day at work? Or maybe you've been so consumed with your career that you've put dating on hold altogether. If so, you're not alone. Like it or not,...

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How To Eat Whatever You Want … Without Overdoing It

Ever found yourself thinking you’ll have “one bite” of ice cream, but wind up eating two big bowls? Eating four slices of pizza when two would’ve left you satisfied? Afraid to keep certain foods...

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3 All-Natural Ways To Exfoliate In Less Than 10 Minutes

Exfoliating your skin is crucial for a healthy, vibrant complexion. Since the top layer of the skin (the epidermis) is renewed every two weeks, millions of skin cells are left clinging to your body....

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10 Ways To Get Happier (That You Probably Haven't Tried)

It can be hard to feel happy with all the unexpected twists and turns our hectic days can take. Still, we know there’s much to be grateful for — if only we could take a step back from our busy,...

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6 Feng Shui Tips To Bring Purpose, Intention & Clarity Into Your Home

With schedules loosening and the sun eager to linger in the spotlight, the opportunity to try shui is ripe. But like any good thing, the energy gets sticky if we don’t set some organizing principles....

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The One Mantra That Will Help You Heal From Betrayal

Getting betrayed by someone you care about is incredibly painful. There's no other way to put it, really. Whether you are betrayed by a friend, partner or family member, feeling like a bond of trust...

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A Mini-Guide For Anyone Who Wants To Start Meditating

The popularity of meditation is a wonderful thing. What could be better than a more peaceful and mindful planet!? But there's also a lot of confusion going around about how to practice. In response...

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6 Ways You're Stretching Wrong + How To Fix It

Learning the safe way to stretch can help you prevent injuries in sports and everyday life. Whether your goal is to stretch your body into pretzel-like shapes or simply touch your toes, stretching...

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15-Minute Meal: Summer Rolls + Almond Butter Sauce

The warm temperatures of summer make us crave cooling, hydrating foods. These rainbow-colored rolls fit the bill! They're stuffed with antioxidant-rich vegetables, creamy avocado, fresh herbs,...

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The Rules I Live By To Feel Great In A World That Prizes "Perfection"

Walking down the streets of Melbourne, Australia as a student years ago, I would pass by posters and billboards featuring tall, leggy models looking perfect and amazing. Oh how I wanted to be one of...

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How To Reconnect With Your Body To Know How Powerful You Really Are

For years, there was no term for "emotional eating." But now that we know what's really going on — we feel unsafe, deprived and out of our bodies — we can use healing relationships with food as a...

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Why Every Runner Needs Yin Yoga

If you were to complement your running with the deep stretches practiced in Yin yoga, ailments like joint wear or tight hamstrings could become a thing of the past. Unlike more dynamic types of...

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3 Salt Sprays for Any Hair Length

The 8 Best Tech Products for the Summer

The Doctor Who Does Your Colonoscopy Matters

Those with higher polyp detection rates prevent more cancers, save more lives, study says

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Herpes Virus Tied to Angina Risk, Study Suggests

But researchers note that only 1 percent of people has the virus strain hidden in their DNA

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The U.S. Has Officially Banned Trans Fats

A few weeks ago, we reported that the FDA might be banning trans fats in restaurants nationwide. Since then, they've actually exceeded our expectations. Over the next three years, artificial trans...

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Food Bloggers Share 46 Ways to Stay Fit and Fueled in Summer!

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Appendicitis Can Often Be Treated With Antibiotics

About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, study says

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Chipotle Is Cutting Down Its Tortilla Recipe From 11 Ingredients To Just 4

Chipotle is setting the pace for fast-food chains nationwide — and, it seems, they've taken quite the lead. In April, it stopped serving GMO food. Then it made its coveted guac recipe public. Now,...

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Ben & Jerry's Is Coming Out With Vegan Ice Cream (At Last!)

Ben & Jerry's is on quite a roll. In May, co-founder Jerry Greenfield came out in support of mandatory GMO-labeling legislation. A week later, the company released a new flavor to raise awareness...

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Even As Obamacare Seeks To Expand Women’s Coverage, Some Still Face Key Gap

Coverage for labor and delivery for young women who are on their parents’ health plan is not guaranteed under key health laws.

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More Research Hints at Chocolate's Heart Benefits

Study included milk chocolate, but did not prove cause-and-effect

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Seeing Their Clogged Arteries Can Spur Healthy Changes in Patients

Group shown images more likely to stop smoking, eat healthier foods and take meds, study found

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FDA: Farewell to Trans Fats

A number of popular snacks are about to lighten up. The FDA is all but banning the use of partially hydrogenated oils in processed foods. Those oils are the main source of artery-clogging artificial trans fats.

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The Definitive Guide to Napping

In most Western nations, napping is a sign of weakness. Those who do it — or, even worse, need it — are slothful wastes of resources who can’t hack it in the “real world.” They lack grit, determination, and stick-to-itiveness. They’re getting old. Why nap when you can put in more hours, be more productive, […]

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10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants To Do A Spartan Race

My muddy hands started slipping off the rope as I dangled 19 feet above an icy cold pit of water. My lungs were burning, my body was spent, my skin was scraped with gravel and punctured with barbed...

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How To Get Some Sunshine (But Still Protect Your Skin)

We’ve been told for decades that we need to slather ourselves with sunscreen all day long — whether it’s sunny or cloudy, winter or summer — in order to protect ourselves from the damages and health...

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8 Ways To Supercharge The New Moon In Gemini

Calling all soul twins! Today (June 16) marks the annual new moon in Gemini, the sign of friendship, cooperation, transportation, communication and local affairs. The search is on for kindred spirits...

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Have Your Pizza And Detox, Too (Recipe)

The word “detox” is often associated with juice fasts and stringent cleanses, but it doesn’t have to be so drastic. It’s far more important to create healthy habits that can be maintained for life,...

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What I Wish More People Understood About Infertility

After being in the infertility industry for 17 years, both as a patient and a professional, I have aware of how sensitive an issue it is for so many people. Most importantly, I wish more people...

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11 Ideas To Save Money, Your Health + The Environment

There's an inextricable link between your health and that of the environment. But what if I also told you that you didn't have to spend a ton of money on expensive, boutique-brand cleaning products...

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4 Signs You’re Struggling With Codependency & Didn’t Even Know It

Pop culture loves to idealize codependency. Think about any romantic comedy, popular TV series or hit song and you'll probably find that codependency is masked as a romantic ideal. (You know, ideas...

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5 Bowls That Will Take Your Breakfast To The Next Level

The editors at MBG are loving everyone's #mindbodygram Instagram pics. We saw some delicious looking breakfast bowls (and jars) this week with lots of in-season berries! Keep sharing your dishes...

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7 Excuses People Make For Not Meditating (Is Yours On The List?)

Occasionally, we can all talk ourselves out of doing the very things that we know are good for us, whether it's eating clean, exercising, or staying committed to our spiritual practices. I've...

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5 Ways You Could Be Using Your Foam Roller All Wrong

Using a foam roller can be a valuable way to improve your flexibility, athletic recovery and relaxation. (Want to know how to use a foam roller? Start here.) Take care to avoid these common mistakes:...

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You DO Have A Story To Tell. Here's How To Start Writing It

Everyone has a fascinating story to tell. Perhaps you've never thought about writing yours, or perhaps you've been thinking about your memoir for years. Either way, there is a story inside of you...

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A Walnut + Kale Pesto To Make Any Meal Better

Pesto is my favorite condiment to keep on hand, especially for those indecisive “there’s nothing to eat for dinner” nights. You know the ones — checking the fridge over and over as if waiting for a...

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The Best Way To Stop Amazon Rain Forest Destruction

Protecting the Amazon rain forest requires an extremely strategic, multifaceted plan. The variables contributing to its destruction are complex. While we know that animal agriculture is a major...

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Dieters May Lose Fewer Pounds When They Do This

Study found those assigned a food plan dropped a bit more weight

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'Green Space' at School May Help Kids Learn

Expert says findings bolster the case for parks, playgrounds

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How Your Personality Affects Your Environmental Friendliness

Apparently, extroverts are too busy worrying about their social lives to give much headspace to Mother Earth. Researchers in the UK conducted a small study of people over age 50 to see how their...

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Photo Series Shows That More Symmetrical Doesn't Mean More Beautiful

Does symmetrical equal beautiful? Or are we beautiful because of — rather than in spite of — our imperfections? That’s what photographer Alex John Beck wanted to find out. By creating perfectly...

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Photo Series Shows Us That More Symmetrical Doesn't Mean More Beautful

Does symmetrical equal beautiful? Or are we beautiful because of — rather than in spite of — our imperfections? That’s what photographer Alex John Beck wanted to find out. By creating perfectly...

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Smoking Blamed for Half of Deaths From Major Cancers in People Over 35

Eighty percent of lung cancer deaths linked to smoking, researchers say

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Breast-Feeding May Have Dental Benefits, Study Suggests

But kids also had fewer 'misaligned' teeth if they reduced pacifier use, researchers say

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Yet Another Reason To Make Sure You Use All Your Vacation Days

Ah, summer Mondays. You've traded a view of the blue sky for a computer screen. But don't be afraid to extend your weekend. As long as you give sufficient notice, your boss won't hold it against you....

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U.S. Hospitals Seeing More Kids With Self-Inflicted Injuries

Cutting is the most common problem, followed by firearm injuries

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Pot 'Dabbing' Poses Risk of Serious Burns, Study Warns

Fires and even explosions have been linked to this practice, experts say

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Dear Mark: Balancing Strength with Military Conditioning; Sitting in a Squat Position

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering two questions from readers. First comes from William, an officer in the Navy who likes lifting heavy but also needs to score well on the physical fitness assessment, which involves a 1.5 mile run, pushups, and pullups. His taste for basic 5×5 strength work has left his running […]

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5 People Who Are Getting The Body-Positive Movement Right

Before I started writing about health and wellness news for MBG, I saw body-positive advertisements just as anyone else might. I watched videos of women in their underwear, vulnerable, sharing their...

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Yogi Tara Stiles Shares What's In Her Bag

When superstar yogi Tara Stiles stopped by our headquarters a few weeks ago for the MBG Speaker Series, we couldn't help but get a little nosey and ask to check out what was in her bag. 1. Smith's...

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Why Your Plant Protein Powder Isn't As Healthy As You Think

When I switched from whey to plant protein powder a few years back, I thought I had flipped some magical switch and attained the rank of “enlightened eater.” But after working as a consultant for...

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Broccoli, White Bean + Ricotta "Meatballs" With Herbed Tahini Yogurt

I created these plant-based ‘meatballs’ when I was pregnant and looking for a nutrient-dense dish I could easily make (and actually want to eat) often. Some key nutrients you want to make sure...

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Why Don't We Take Chronic Pain Seriously?

Brenda van Hoose has been in pain for 30 years. Her current diagnoses include spinal stenosis, arthropathy, bulging discs, arthritis, a pinched nerve, and fibromyalgia. Most of the discomfort is...

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How To Break Up With Anxiety ... For Good

From my teens through early 20s, I suffered from anxiety, and felt isolated by it. What I didn't know then is that 18% of adults (almost one in five) suffers from anxiety. We just don’t talk about it....

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10 Simple Ways To Stop Making So Much Trash

Trash is the worst! Recycling is better, but reducing waste is the best. And it’s crucial for the future of our children and the planet. When our family committed to living “zero waste,” it became...

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Why "Me Time" Is So Important For Happiness (Infographic)

Most of us know that self-care is essential for happiness. But do we take the time to think about what self-care actually means for each of us? Exercise, sure. Eating well, yes. Then, of course,...

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7 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Potential (And How To Stop)

We all have obligations: lawns to mow, appointments to make, family to call. But the daily grind shouldn’t keep you from pursuing your dreams. So, if you find the urgent getting in the way of the...

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5 Signs Your Life Is On The Wrong Track (And How To Fix It)

As I write this, I’m filled with a deep sense of understanding of purpose in my life. But for many years, I lived and worked in jobs that were absent of meaning. Through all of them, though, I never...

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7 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight

Do you feel like you're constantly trying to shed pounds, but keep hitting a plateau? Find out if one of these issues is holding you back from weight-loss success: 1. You aren’t getting enough sleep....

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How To Harness Your Feminine Power

For years, I felt like I had to tap into stereotypically masculine qualities in order to feel powerful in my body. It wasn’t that I was butch or unfeminine in appearance. But who I was, how I...

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How To Let Your Spirit (Not Your Ego) Be Your Guide

Did you know you can connect with your spiritual guidance at will — any time you want? In order to do this, you need to understand the concept of "frequency" — the level at which your energy...

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Why Your Hamstrings Feel Tight All The Time + What To Do About It

Are you a hamstring stretcher? Do you say things like, “My hamstrings are always tight no matter how much I stretch them?” Do you bend down to touch your toes and make it to mid calf…maybe? If so,...

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