Jill's Newest Creation: July 2015

Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.

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The Risks of Belly Fat

Got a big belly? You may be at risk for heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, and cancer.

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5 Of The Most Powerful Statements On Cecil The Lion, As Told By Conservationists

Cecil the lion's violent death earlier this month has ignited a storm of protests, petitions and public outrage. But perhaps the most important thing it's done is start a conversation about the role that...

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Noninvasive Stimulation Gets Legs Moving After Spinal Cord Injury

Device compares favorably to surgically implanted option, researchers say

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Too Much Facebook, Twitter Tied to Poor Mental Health in Teens

Study found those on social media sites more than 2 hours a day were more likely to have problems

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Regular, Moderate Coffee Drinking Tied to Better Brain Health in Seniors

But those who upped daily intake actually had higher odds for a precursor to dementia, researchers say

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Should You Be In Therapy? Here's How To Tell

Popular culture would have us believe that seeing a therapist is a sign of weakness, or only for those with severe mental illness. But, like our physical health, our mental and emotional wellbeing should...

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More Millennials Live With Their Parents Than Ever Before

Moving in with your parents has undergone a renaissance. Most people no longer automatically associate living at home with unemployment and sitting on a couch in the basement playing video games. Most...

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Scientists Identify 5 Types of Prostate Cancer

Scientists in the U.K. say there are five distinct types of prostate cancer, and they've found a way to distinguish between them.

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How-to Make a Smoothie Bowl + 8 Tips!

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You Have To Watch This Video Of The First Child To Get A Double Hand Transplant

When Zion Harvey was two years old, he had his hands and feet amputated as a result of a life-threatening infection. At age four, after two years of dialysis, he received a kidney from his mother. But...

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California Survey: Newly Insured Satisified With Coverage, More Financially Secure

Formerly uninsured California residents no longer rank paying for health care as their primary financial concern. But some still see cost and access to care as a problem.

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Effective Ebola Vaccine May Be Here: Health Officials

Initial trials in Guinea show 100 percent effectiveness, larger trials are planned, WHO says

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Too Few U.S. Teens Getting HPV Vaccine: CDC

4 out of 10 girls, 6 out of 10 boys haven't started series that helps prevent some cancers, survey finds

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Drones Might Fly Blood Samples to Clinics, Study Finds

Machines could be used for medical testing in remote areas

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12 Real-Life Perspectives On Standing Desks

Here at mindbodygreen.com, we try to practice what we preach. After Apple CEO Tim Cook made headlines earlier this year by declaring, “sitting is the new cancer,” and countless studies have...

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Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

Study finds no increased risk among nonsmokers

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New Stem Cell Tactic Shows Promise for Heart Failure

Approach is 'simpler and probably safer' than earlier attempts, expert says

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Just 1 in 3 Seniors With Diabetes Has Disease Under Control

Blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels key to managing disease, experts say

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Antidepressant, Blood Thinner Name Mix-Up Warning

Antidepressant, Blood Thinner Name Mix-Up Warning

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Positively Primal: A Merry Makeover

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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7 Steps To Eat Way Less Sugar (For Good!)

Unless you’ve been living on Mars, you've probably noticed that the anti-sugar movement is in full force. You may have even attempted to shunt the refined stuff out of your diet, but still might be struggling...

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13 Things You Need To Know Today (July 31)

1. Music can make you orgasm. Yes, and it's called a "skin orgasm." ( Science of Us ) 2. Meet the woman who Miranda Kerr and Tilda Swinton turn to for their eco-beautiful makeup. Get to know Rose-Marie...

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Oprah’s Go-To Guru On The Secrets Of A Happy Life

Happiness has become more than a concept or a goal: It's an industry. That means there are tons of sources telling us different things about how to be happy, all the time. But having a culture saturated...

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Is Your Nail Polish Toxic? 3 Ingredients To Ban From Your Life

Whether you only use nail polish for special occasions or your manicurist knows you on a first-name basis, it’s important to know what’s inside those pretty little bottles. It's hard to imagine that something...

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Happy Birthday, J.K. Rowling! 15 Of Her Most Inspirational Quotes

Creator of arguably the most beloved book series of all time, J.K. Rowling turns 50 today (and, not-so-coincidentally, it's also Harry Potter's 35th birthday). Given the global success of the series,...

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7 Tips To Harness The Power Of The Full "Blue Moon" In Aquarius

You say you want a revolution? Here comes the Aquarius full moon to stir up your righteous urge for social justice — or the impulse to fight for what’s fair. Aquarius is the sign of groups, teams and...

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Sunday Is International Friendship Day! 6 Ways To Celebrate Your Pals

A best friend is the person you can fall apart in front of, someone whose thoughts you can read with a glance, someone you can see after months or years and immediately fall into comfortable conversation....

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How To Practice Side Plank B & Actually Grab Your Foot (Infographic)

Side Plank B (Vasisthasana B) is one of my favorite (yet sneakily challenging) arm balances. It requires incredible strength and stable flexibility — a combination of two of the most important points...

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6 Food-Shaming Behaviors We All Need To Stop

There’s no one-size-fits-all diet, and it’s time to stop judging others for what they put into their bodies. This was a hard lesson for me to learn as a health coach — I found myself constantly telling...

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5 (Definitely Unhealthy) Things I Did When I Tried To Be Healthy

At one point in my life, I was a Twinkie away from weighing 300 pounds. It wasn't a good look for me, and it certainly didn't do my organs and arteries any favors. I knew it was time to make a change....

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10 Signs It's Time To Try Therapy

A Mystical Ritual To Activate Your Chakras During The Full Moon

In the physical world, some people consider the moon as just an object in the sky. But in the mystical world, the moon is so much more than that; it is magical. A great time to set intensions and perform...

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I'm A Professional Makeup Artist. Here's What I Know About Beauty

“Beauty is only skin deep.” I’ve heard this proverb over and over and I’m sure you have too. As an entertainment industry makeup artist for over 20 years, I believe that it’s meaning — outer beauty is...

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3 Exercises To Help You Finally Master A Pullup

As a personal trainer and fitness instructor there was one motion that had taunted me for years: The pull up. A while back, I was capable of swinging a 60-pound kettlebell, pressing 25-pound dumbbells...

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13 Real-Life Perspectives On Standing Desks

Here at mindbodygreen.com, we try to practice what we preach. After Apple CEO Tim Cook made headlines earlier this year by declaring, “sitting is the new cancer,” and countless studies have highlighted...

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Bob Harper Talks Apple Watch and Health and Fitness

Terry Crews Will Not Be Stopped

Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Olympia Chest and Back Workout from 1974

Your Psoriasis Questions Answered

Recently, a couple of leading skin experts took questions from WebMD's Psoriasis Community. Here are highlights from the online chat with Colby Evans, MD, and Mary Ruth Buchness, MD.

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How I FINALLY Ditched Insecurity

From the outside, it may look like I have things together, but in reality, I’m one of the most anxious people I’ve ever met. Every day I struggle to stop a thought spiral of insecurities from...

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When Medical Marijuana Works (And When It Doesn't)

“Ohhh, so now pot’s a ‘medicine,’ right? Now they’re handing out prescriptions ? You gotta be kidding me!” I’m in a taxi, being driven by a short-tempered man around 50 who's wrestling the vehicle through...

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What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Your Sex Life

Let's talk about SEX. Because isn't this the one thing we want to know about more than anything else? Why aren't they calling me? What did I do wrong in bed ... or, what did I do right? There's no...

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Coconut-Cardamom Vegan Overnight Oat Parfait with Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

Food photography has been sparse in my house these days (Now, if we’re talking baby photography on iPhones, well let’s just say I’m killing it.) Lately, I only have 15-20 minutes for food photoshoots, so I’ve learned to be super quick when it comes to snapping pictures. I used to be militant about using my […]

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Find more energy to get through your workday

Learn how to get more energy to get through your workday by changing your diet, your habits or making lifestyle changes. WebMD has the details.

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Job Stress Might Make You Sick, Study Says

High levels linked to more leave for mental health problems

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This Is What Happens To Your Body After Drinking A Can Of Soda

Spoiler alert: it ain't pretty. Within 10 minutes of drinking one 330ml can of soda, 10 teaspoons of sugar will rush into your system, which is more than the recommended allowance for one day. Niraj Naik,...

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Study Finds Drinking May Ease Fibromyalgia Pain, But Doctors Wary

U.S. specialists say alcohol is the wrong approach

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10 Reasons To Love (Like, REALLY Love) Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer seems to be everywhere right now: on TV, in the movies, and on magazine covers. Sure, she's hilarious, but what sets her apart from other comedians?...

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Autism Care Costs Could Hit $500 Billion by 2025: Study

Researchers stress need for research to find better interventions, treatments, to lower future spending

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Great Expectations: Why Good Health Is Awesome (but Not a Panacea)

How often do we bemoan people’s lack of expectations around their health? Their passivity. Their inertia. Their apathy. (Perhaps our own.) They just don’t seem to care or even expect that good health would offer them enough to justify the effort. I can feel heads shaking out there. Personally, I don’t get it either. On […]

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10 Things You Need To Know Today (July 30)

1. Dr. Seuss has a new book out! First Harper Lee, now Dr. Seuss. His new book "What Pet Should I Get?" has hit the shelves. ( USA Today ) 2. Jane Birkin and PETA are pretty upset about Birkin bags. Jane...

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5 Reasons I Never Want To Have Kids

A few weeks ago, as we sat on a bus that would take us down to my nephew’s second birthday party, I turned to my fiancé and said, “What if I got my tubes tied?" “What?!” he whispered. He was more alarmed...

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What Gluten Can Do To Your Brain (Hint: It Isn't Pretty)

Brain health problems have been skyrocketing lately. Today, close to 20% of adults suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder — and that stat is only increasing. Depression is now the leading cause of...

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12 Sex Tips For The 12 Signs Of The Zodiac

Let's talk about SEX. Because isn't this the one thing we want to know about more than anything else? Why aren't they calling me? What did I do wrong in bed ... or, what did I do right? There's no need...

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Why I'm Pro Medical Marijuana: A Doctor Explains

9 Beauty Secrets Of French Women (From A French Woman)

What is it about French women? Whether it's the flawless skin, chic wardrobe and effortlessly tousled hair of screen icons like Brigitte Bardot and Marion Cotillard, or their ability to eat pretty much...

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3 Simple Steps To Flying Pigeon Pose

I am often asked how I stay strong without always lifting weights. To them I say, try Flying Pigeon (Eka Pada Galvasana). In this challenging yoga pose, you support the weight of your body with the strength...

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I Switched Over To The Diva Cup ... And It Changed My Life

As a natural women’s health expert and acupuncturist, I’m usually all for trying different health alternatives — whether it’s yoga poses, cupping or castor oil. The more unusual the medical solution,...

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Steve Case On The Future Of Food, Health & What It Takes To Be Successful

You might know Steve Case as the billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of AOL. What you may not know is that Steve is also passionate about health and wellness, an interest that has a personal connection...

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13 Eco-Friendly Tips For A Totally Stunning Wedding

You've got solar lighting at home, you bike to work, you haven't used a paper cup in years. But have you thought about how to incorporate your earth-loving habits into one of the biggest days of your...

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18 Promises That Help Me Stay Confident & Happy

From the outside, it may look like I have things together, but in reality, I’m one of the most anxious people I’ve ever met. Every day I struggle to stop a thought spiral of insecurities from overtaking...

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4 Reasons This Meditation Teacher Won't Do Ayahuasca

Every now and again, a meditation student of mine will ask me what I think about ayahuasca. For those who don’t know, ayahuasca is a non-addictive plant medicine that you drink in a controlled environment...

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10 Exercises To Prevent Running Injuries

Do you love to run, but experience nagging soreness and muscle strains afterwards? I ran, jogged and sprinted through pain and discomfort for years until I studied anatomy and physiology in the process...

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The Ultimate BBQ Salad (No Meat Necessary!)

On a warm summer’s day, when the barbecue sizzles and your body craves freshness, this juicy, grilled vegetable salad will nourish your soul. Rainbow chard, similar to its close relative, the almighty...

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Dessert Bruschetta: Caramelized Mango and Banana. Vanilla, Cinnamon, EVOO.

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New Drug Lowers Levels of Triglyceride Blood Fats: Study

But it's not yet ready for standard care

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11 Awesome Remote Places You Can Rent on airbnb

The Best Swiss-Ball Butt Workout

Texters Walk Cautiously to Avoid Collisions

A new study suggests that people walk more cautiously when they text, and they're no more likely to trip over obstacles than those who don't use their mobile phone while walking.

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Texters Walk Cautiously to Avoid Collisions

Drug May Ease Passage When Kidney Stone Strikes

Tamsulosin is especially helpful with larger stones, while smaller ones may pass on their own, study finds

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8 Stupidly Easy Breakfasts You Can Make in 60 Seconds

Scientists Suggest New Way to Predict Lung Cancer Risk

They focused on telomere length, discovered association

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Internet Speaks Out For Cecil, The Lion Killed By An American Hunter

One of the world's most iconic lions was killed by an American earlier this month, sparking outrage and a media frenzy. Minnesota dentist Walter James Palmer allegedly lured 13-year-old Cecil away from...

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What's It Really Like to Have ADHD?

Having ADHD can make you feel paranoid. WebMD explains why.

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Taking St. John's Wort for Depression Carries Risks: Study

Herbal remedy isn't regulated, and can have side effects and serious drug interactions

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FDA Approves 'Belly Balloon' Device for Weight Loss

Inflated with sterile solution and kept in stomach for no more than 6 months, it makes people feel full

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Key Features Of Ideal Diabetic Weight Loss Diets

When it comes to searching for the best diabetic weight loss diets, you should be very keen to ensure that you are getting one that will actually work effectively in handling your diabetic condition.
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The Best Kind of Health Insurance

I’m not interested in talking about Supreme Court decisions, the Affordable Health Care Act or for-profit versus non-profit business models. No, today I have something else in mind. It’s a perspective on health insurance that gets almost no attention at all despite the high costs and even higher stakes. Let’s look at an actual definition […]

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11 Things You Need To Know Today (July 29)

1. Google tried to buy a veggie burger company?! Apparently Google tried to buy Impossible Foods for $300 million, but they wanted more money. I do like the idea though of having a self-driving car equipped...

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Can Coconut Oil Really Deliver? I Tested 14 Uses & Here's What I Found

Coconut oil: the darling of the natural beauty world. Miracle product. A spoonful of the stuff can cure almost any beauty woe you throw its way. We've had writers extol it's virtues in the bathroom and...

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Why I Don't Shave My Armpits

When I was 16, I stopped shaving my armpits. Four years later, I'm still growing strong. But I wasn't always razor-averse. For years, I shaved my armpits because I hated having hair there. The self-loathing...

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12 Health Lessons We Can Learn From Australians

I owe a lot to the great country of Australia. Full disclosure: I'm a little biased, as my amazing husband is an Aussie. We moved from New York City to Sydney, where we were lucky enough to live and work...

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10 Tips For Eating Plant-Based On A Budget

As a postgraduate student living in London, I often find myself trying to compromise healthy eating and minimal spending. I eat a plant-based vegan diet, which is considerably more costly than instant...

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11 Amazing Cookbooks From 2015

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that 2015 is the year of the plant-based home cook. (Pun intended.) In order to save money and our health , we're taking out less and becoming our own personal chefs....

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7 Things Every Woman Needs To Know About IUDs

You've probably heard a lot about IUDs lately. And with all the buzz this birth control has been generating, you couldn’t be blamed for thinking that IUDs, or intrauterine devices, had just hit the market....

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How To Tap Into Your Strengths & Change Your Life (Infographic)

You've heard a lot of talk about "personal strengths." You know you have 'em, and you've probably noticed that using them makes you feel good. But now we actually know the specifics of how and why. For...

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11 Incredible Tiny Homes You Have To See To Believe

To see the latest housing trend, you're going to have to look pretty closely. Tiny homes are quickly becoming the next big thing. These compact spaces, usually measuring in at less than 400 square feet,...

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Why "Be Yourself" Isn't Always Great Advice

Perhaps the most common life advice is, “Just be yourself.” The message is essentially true: when you act like yourself instead of someone else, everything falls into place. It’s good advice, but it’s...

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How Taking My Shirt Off Helped Me Accept My Body

For as long as I can remember, I've always been incredibly anxious when it came exposing any part of my body, particularly my upper arms. I know it's not often a body part you hear someone complain about,...

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10 Simple Habits That Will Change Your Life

Constructing a major overhaul of your life is not the easiest way to get healthy. Just like going all out in the gym after a long hiatus, having lofty goals will overwhelm you. However, if you can live...

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The #1 Thing You Can Do To Optimize Your Gut Health

Your gut directly impacts your immune system, making good gut health essential to overall well-being. If you don't have a healthy digestive track, it will inevitably affect the other functions of your...

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Jealousy Can Drive Some to Problem Drinking, Study Suggests

Researchers say findings could help identify people at risk for alcholism

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Doctors Perform First Double Hand Transplant in a Child

Boy, 8, lost limbs because of severe infection

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Topshop Pulls "Tiny" Mannequins In Win For Body-Positive Movement

Topshop will rid its stores of unrealistically thin mannequins after a British shopper called out the clothing chain in a long and heated Facebook post. Last week, Laura Berry visited Topshop to...

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Be Nice! (Because Rudeness Could Be Contagious)

A new study in the Journal of Applied Psychology claims that rudeness, like the common cold, is often contagious. The study asked a group of students at the University of Florida to engage in...

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Weight at First Pregnancy Linked to Complications Next Time

Risk remains even for women who get to a healthy size, researchers say

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For Women, No Link Between Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis

But one stone increases odds for more, study found

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Four Kroger Brand Spices Recalled

Four Kroger Brand Spices Recalled

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Outbreak Linked to This in Mexican Cilantro Fields

Outbreak Linked to This in Mexican Cilantro Fields

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How a Food Writer Deals With Diabetes

WebMD asks a food writer how she deals with a diabetes diagnosis – without derailing her career.

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Ask the Expert: What Is Prediabetes?

WebMD has a diabetes expert answer your questions about prediabetes.

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Tony Horton Teams Up With Fitness Tracker Skulpt Aim

A Going-Out Guide for People With Diabetes

Whether you're on a dinner date or spending a night out with friends, WebMD knows that type 2 diabetes doesn't need to intrude like an unwanted guest.

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Are Short Workouts Better for You?

Sometimes nibbling is better than gorging. Likewise, experts say divvying up your workouts into exercise "snacks" can be a wise idea. WebMD explains.

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Bionic Eye Helps Restore Some Vision in 80-Year-Old

An 80-year-old British man has become the first person to receive a bionic eye transplant to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD). WebMD has the details.

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Standing All Day at Work? It May Take Toll on Health

Experiencing lower-limb muscle fatigue daily may have long-term consequences, study suggests

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Arizona Cardinals Hire The First-Ever Female Coach In The NFL (Yes!)

Yesterday, Jen Welter made history by becoming the first woman ever to be hired to the NFL as a coach. The Arizona Cardinals brought in the former collegiate rugby player, reports azcardinals.com, to...

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Fast Facts: Live Well With Diabetes

Diabetes news and statistics from WebMD.

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Tips for Preventing Kids' Colds and Flu

The top ways of keeping your kids from getting sick are washing hands and getting those flu shots.

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Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Linked by Common Risk Factors

Study finds diabetes, smoking and obesity also affect brain areas tied in memory

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Expert Panel Recommends Questionnaire to Help Spot Depression

Form could be filled out during visit to family doctor, and patient could be referred for follow-up care

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Big Swings in Blood Pressure Could Spell Trouble

Wide fluctuations between doctor visits tied to raised odds of heart disease, early death, study says

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Q&A With J.J. Watt, The NFL's Most Dangerous Man

5 Weird Ways to Fuel and Refuel After a Workout

Christmas in July: Victoria's Secret Angels Snap Selfies at Holiday Photo Shoot

10 Ways to Cook with 10 of the Healthiest High-Fat Foods

Primal Kitchen Restaurants: Coming to a Town Near You? (With Your Help, Yes.)

For years, I’ve made the case for a particular way of eating: the Primal Blueprint. Based on nutrient-dense vegetables, fruits, animals, fish, nuts, seeds, tubers, herbs, spices, and fats, it recommends against consumption of a few foods — grains, refined sugar, seed oils, excess carbs — but is overall very inclusive. A person can live […]

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A 6-Step Life Detox To Get Rid Of A Bad Relationship

Does a toxic relationship have you feeling down in the dumps? If so, you're not alone. As a therapist who helps women manage career and relationship concerns, I frequently see clients who feel stuck...

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10 Things You Need To Know Today (July 28)

1. The world's appetite for organic products is stronger than ever. The United States is the leader when it comes to consumption, but can you guess which country comes in at number two? ( Forbes ) 2....

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This Couple Spent Decades Building Their Own Self-Sustaining Island

Talk about extreme green. Artists Wayne Adams and Catherine King spend their days completely immersed in nature – the Canadian couple lives off-the-grid on a floating sustainable island appropriately...

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10 Signs Your Life Is On Track, Even When It Doesn't Feel Like It

We can be in only one of two states: Either our minds are running us or we are running our minds. [pullquote]We struggle because we think we aren't supposed to struggle.[/pullquote] Happiness is a choice,...

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A Cucumber, Aloe + Parsley Mask To Soothe Skin & Reduce Redness

This is an amazingly refreshing face mask that's great for the summer and those times we accidentally overdo it in the sun. It works beautifully for all skin types and is especially effective for Pitta...

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A Guide To Open Your Heart Chakra & Invite Love Into Your Life (Infographic)

Part four of mindbodygreen's Chakra Series dives into the heart, the center of the seven chakras and perhaps the one to which even the biggest skeptic can relate. Because let's face it: we're all familiar...

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30 Powerhouse Foods (Under $5!) To Boost Your Health

In the health and wellness community, you hear a lot of people touting the crazy benefits of foods from Timbuktu — foods that you never heard of before the 1990s, foods that emerged in mega media campaigns....

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7 Reasons You Should Know Who Fitness Superstar Kayla Itsines Is

The hottest name in fitness right now isn’t a celebrity trainer — and she doesn’t have her own television show. Australian personal trainer Kayla Itsines is just 23 years old and has already inspired...

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Try This 12-Minute HIIT Workout You Can Do Anywhere

If you're going on vacation soon — or you’re treating the weekend like a mini vacay, it doesn’t mean you have to completely stop working out. Even if you don’t have access to a gym, you can still get...

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A Shot Of Truth: What You Really Need To Know About Meditation

Editor's Note: Jennifer Grace, a Hay House author and regular mindbodygreen contributor , attended this year's revitalize event and gave us a few doses of real talk, as part of her ongoing " A Shot of...

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10 Things Children Can Teach Us About Mindfulness

As an early childhood educator, I am regularly a witness to the uninhibited ways that children navigate their world. They are unencumbered by the baggage we adults carry around with us. The inherent wisdom...

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6 Signs You’re Not Taking Your Health Seriously Enough

As an orthomolecular nutritionist and mindfulness coach who used to struggle with a truckload of serious issues herself, I often work with people who are at their wit's end in one way or the other: blue...

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5 Affirmations I Use Every Day For A Blissful, Stress-Free Pregnancy

I still remember the day I found out I was pregnant. It was a frigid day in New York City and the yellow taxi cabs were whizzing by on the streets outside. In a small hotel room, I was staring down at...

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You're Probably Shaving The Wrong Way. Here's What To Do Instead

While women are lucky to have many wonderful rituals around beauty and skincare, shaving isn't one of them. Long considered a chore, we rush through shaving without much thought to our choice of razor...

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Protect Your Eyesight When You Have Diabetes

Diabetes can harm one of your most prized assets: your eyesight. But WebMD says vision problems are not inevitable.

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The Right Way to Lose Weight When You Have Diabetes

Dial back just a few digits on your bathroom scale, and WebMD says you'll likely get your blood sugar levels in check and feel better overall.

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Your Child Has Type 1 Diabetes. Now What?

WebMD's crash course for parents dealing with a child's diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes.

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By the Numbers: Monitoring Your Blood Sugar

If you were recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you'll need to learn all about blood sugar testing. WebMD Magazine has the details.

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This Is What A Zero-Waste Brewery Looks Like

A new brewery is encouraging its customers to drink responsibly in more ways than one. Rise & Win Brewery in Kamikatsu, Japan claims to be entirely zero-waste. It's made of recycled mill wood, and its...

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Time for a Pantry Makeover?

You can put together healthy meals in minutes when you've got a well-planned pantry and freezer. WebMD Magazine has the details.

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The Truth About Stomach Flu

Stomach flu isn’t really a ‘flu.’ It’s gastroenteritis and can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or a parasite.

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19 Ways to Beat the Monday Blues. Or Any Work Day!

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Hate to Exercise? How to Find Exercise Types You'll Like

Do you hate to exercise? You might not have tried the right type yet. WebMD tells how to find exercise that you'll enjoy and stick with.

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Does Facebook Lead Young Women to Dangerous Diets?

Risk is highest for those who use social media site to compare themselves to friends, study finds

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GMO Foods Health Risks

GMO Foods are destroying our health, discover exactly what is going on here.
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Summer One-Up Week 8: Deadlifts, Thrusters, and Lateral Bar-Hopping Burpees

Sweetgreen Is Teaming Up With Blue Hill To Make A Salad Out Of Food Waste

Carrot peels, broccoli stalks and leaves, kale stems, cabbage cores, romaine hearts, bread butts — these are the things we typically slide off our cutting boards right into the trash. But they're perfectly...

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Nasal Balloon Can Treat Youngsters for 'Glue Ear'

For kids with a common hearing problem, procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes

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High Blood Sugar May Boost Alzheimer's Risk

Insulin resistance can inhibit signaling between brain cells and affect memory, study suggests

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"I Am Cait" Gives A Voice To Transgender People (Even Though It's Scripted)

The season premiere of E!'s I Am Cait , which aired last night, starts out with Caitlyn sitting up in bed in the wee hours of the morning, appearing unable to sleep because she has so many thoughts racing...

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Summer Safety Tips for Outdoor Fun

Whether you’re heading to a national park, a beach, or hiking the trails near home, these tips from WebMD will help you enjoy the great outdoors and stay safe.

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Weight Loss Plan For Diabetics That Works

Weight Loss Plan For Diabetics that works. Discover how to take control of your diabetes naturally and holistically.
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10 Inspiring Instagrams From The CrossFit Games

The Reebok CrossFit Games ended on Sunday, crowning 25-year-old Ben Smith and 22-year-old Katrin Tanja Davidsdottir as the fittest people on the planet. This was Smith’s seventh year competing at the...

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Teens Using E-Cigs More Prone to Take Up Smoking: Study

Experts want greater regulation of these nicotine-containing products

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My Mom Died 12 Years Ago. Here’s How My Pregnancy Brought Her Back To Me

"I want to tell you something, but don't get depressed," Dad says. My heart flutters. Then I take a deep breath and smile at his careful delivery. "Okay ...?" He tells me that as he was driving alone...

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Dear Mark: Budgeting, Calcium, Supplements, High Cholesterol, and Chinup Replacements

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering five questions, all coming from a single reader email. First, Rosa asks about buying high-quality produce and grass-fed meat for her family on a budget. Can it be done? If not, what should she do? Second, she wonders whether she’ll get enough calcium eating this way. It’s a […]

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10 Things You Need To Know Today (July 27)

1. Can you say 50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days?!!! James Lawrence, aka " Iron Cowboy " (pictured above), set a world record by completing 50 Ironmans in 50 states in 50 days! ( Fox ) 2. There's an...

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A 10-Song Playlist To Make You Happy RIGHT NOW

Whether your day started rough or you just need a little extra help getting through it, a playlist full of good vibes might be just the pick-me-up you're looking for. These 10 songs are a guaranteed 37...

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7 Practices To Help You Conquer Inversions

Inversions have always been a hurdle I needed to overcome not just in my body, but also my mind. Through years of self-exploration, I realized that my fear was rooted in childhood experiences of pain...

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Why I Ditched The Toxic Hair Dye & Embraced My Gray Hair

I was 18 when I found my first gray hair. It wasn’t long before that gray turned into two, then five, then more. Over the next ten years, the grays multiplied and eventually I began experimenting with...

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3 Zen Principles That Will Rock Your World (And Make You Happier!)

There’s no guarantee that you’ll wake up tomorrow. You may know this, but are you really living it? I've spent some time ruminating on this and have found the teachings of Buddha to be inspirational....

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5 Things Everyone Should Know Before Trying Hypnotherapy

Why is it so hard to break a habit when you know that it’s not good for you? Chances are, you're experiencing a battle between the conscious and subconscious mind. The conscious part of our mind houses...

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Popsicles To Make Your Skin Glow (Yes, Really!)

These vegan, paleo cucumber and lime popsicles are super creamy and refreshing — and perfect for hot summer days. These are all about hydration, due to the mega-quenching cucumber, which helps to get...

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10 Natural Ways To Keep Sitting All Day From Ruining Your Back

Our sedentary lifestyle is one of the biggest reasons for rampant musculoskeletal pain. After all, cavemen ran to hunt and gather — and generally lived the opposite of what most of us “desk jockeys” do...

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When Healthy Eating Becomes An Obsession: Explaining Orthorexia

I've struggled with disordered eating for many years. Out of all rituals I clung to when times got stressful, my obsession with healthy eating — also called orthorexia — was probably the most damaging....

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What To Do When Your Lab Tests Are Normal, But You Still Feel "Off"

Here's how this scenario usually goes: You feel sick, tired or just "off." Like the smart, cautious person you are, you book an appointment with your primary doctor to get checked out. The doctor runs...

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11 Food Delivery Services For Quicker, Healthier Meals

Standing in front of a nearly empty fridge on a Tuesday night has never inspired the ideal home-cooked dinner. Eating well can be difficult if you're not prepared. Whether it's the grocery shopping, meal...

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7 Tips To Help You Recover From An Injury The Right Way

It’s been four months since I tore my hamstring tendons while running. Ouch. It has not been an easy injury to recover from. Though I’m grateful for being as healthy as I am and for being on the mend...

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My Mom Died 10 Years Ago. Here’s How My Pregnancy Brought Her Back To Me

I Was Sick Of The Media's Definition Of "Healthy," So I Decided To Make My Own

I’m a clinical social worker and mental health researcher. And yet, I still often feel overwhelmed by the amount of health information constantly been thrown at us — not to mention all the marketing....

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Weekend Link Love – Edition 358

Enter to win my favorite things at Thrive Market. $100+ value. No purchase required. Expires July 29. Research of the Week Soybean oil is more obesogenic and diabetogenic than either coconut oil or fructose. Yes, pure unadulterated fructose. Soluble fiber might actually be more satiating than protein, according to a recent animal study. Whole body vibration […]

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What You Need To Know In Wellness Today (July 26)

QUOTE OF THE DAY "I’m just a rock ‘n’ roller who believes people should know what they’re eating." - Neil Young on why he donated $100k to fight GMOs in Vermont CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHERE TO EAT TONIGHT?...

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7 Hormone-Balancing Foods For Glowing Skin

Our skin is the protection we have against the elements. For those with glowing, smooth and clear skin, it's also a source of pride. For others, plagued with acne, eczema and other skin conditions, showing...

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6 Tricks To Practice (And Hold!) A Lotus Handstand (Infographic)

Editor's note: During this year's revitalize event , we caught up with mindbodygreen contributor and founder of Primal Yoga , Liz Arch, and asked her to show us her favorite yoga move. And while it's...

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4 Pro Tips To Make Meditation Easy

Editor's Note: Meditation teacher, author and mindbodygreen contributor Light Watkins, attended this year's revitalize event where he taught us a few meditation sessions and shared his secrets for making...

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10 Ways To Amp Up Your Workouts

Stuck in a workout rut? It happens to the best of us. Use these tips from New York City's top trainers to up your intensity and give yourself a new challenge. These trainers will have you back on your...

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In Season Now! 7 Recipes To Make With Tomatoes Tonight

A perfectly ripe summer tomato rarely needs more than a sprinkle of sea salt to taste great. But if you're looking for some more ideas to make the most of this great summer fruit, we've got you covered....

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How Elderly Dogs Are Finding Homes + Other Awesome News This Week

1. The Mr. Mo Project finds homes for elderly dogs who would otherwise be euthanized. Meet Macy , who brought this dog-lover out of chronic depression. The Mr. Mo Project places senior dogs who would...

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Peanut Butter Ginger Cookies. Soft, Chewy, Two Favorites in One.

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Chia Flax Hot Pudding

This is a guest post by Kelly LeVeque. Kelly is a certified holistic nutritionist, wellness expert and celebrity health coach based in Los Angeles, California. Be Well grew out of Kelly’s lifelong passion for health, the science of nutrition and overall wellness. Guided by a practical and always optimistic approach, Kelly helps clients improve their […]

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What You Need To Know In Wellness Today (July 25)

QUOTE OF THE DAY “I wasn’t fully aware of the effects meat and other animal by products were having on my skin, weight gain, chronic sinus infections and overall health. I am looking SO forward to turning...

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10 Common Foods That Contribute To Bloating + 6 Ways To Relieve It

People often find that although they’re eating healthily, they continue to suffer from frequent stomach discomfort and ballooning. There’s nothing worse than puffing up after a delicious and healthy meal...

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Transform Your Mood In 2 Minutes With This Simple Breathing Practice

The Three Part Breath (Deergha Swasam), is a wonderful tool that you can add to your ever-expanding repertoire of mindfulness techniques. Use it to focus your attention, summon your confidence, or turn...

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5 Roadblocks That Keep You From Love

As a dating coach, I am often approached by men and women who ache with deep loneliness. They want love desperately, but feel stuck. I should mention that most of these individuals also have strong prerequisites....

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All-Natural, All-Medical or In Between? How To Choose The Right Birth Plan

Some women go through their pregnancy with a very definite vision for their births. They know what they want and they’re confident they’ll have their baby their way. Other women, however, aren’t so clear....

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9 Things Happy People DON'T Do

We spend a lot of time dissecting the habits and mindsets of happy people, but less time outlining the behaviors to avoid. With that in mind, here are nine things that the happiest people in the world...

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5 Reasons To Do Downward Dog Every Day

I've been practicing yoga since the mid-80s, and the discovery of Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana) was both a gift and a revelation to me. Through many years of experience and training I’ve...

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"Southpaw" Hits Theaters—and the Year’s Boxing Movie Royal Rumble Officially Begins

Sex, Relationships, and Weight Loss

Does sex change after drastic weight loss? Are couples happier after one partner loses weight? Two women share their stories with WebMD.

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New Skin Cancer Drug Approved by FDA

Odomzo is a pill for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma

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Sushi Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

Sushi Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: CDC

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Do You Have an Addictive Personality?

WebMD explains what an addictive personality is and whether you might have one.

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Daily Value for Added Sugars Coming to Food Labels

Food manufacturers will be required to tell consumers how much sugar is added to their products and show how the amount compares to recommended daily limits, under new changes to nutrition labels proposed by the FDA on Friday.

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Medical Marijuana May Pose Risk to Teens, Study Suggests

Having access to legal source of pot was linked to greater addiction risk than buying drug illegally

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We May (Finally!) Be Getting A Recommended Daily Value Of Sugar

We deserve to know just as much information about added sugars on packaged foods as we have for years about sodium, certain fats, and other nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration agrees, which...

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Drinking This Type Of Juice Might Just Lengthen Your Workouts

But you'll probably need to keep a stain stick on you at all times. A new study from the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology suggests that people who drink...

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Dementia Risk May Be Dropping With Generations

Study finds lower risk for people born after 1930 compared to those born earlier

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Many Cancer Survivors Who Smoke See Little Benefit to Quitting

Those who cling to their cigarettes have a different mindset, survey finds

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Dementia Risk May Be Dropping With Generations

Study finds lower risk for people born after 1930 compared to those born earlier

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Well-Off, Active, Over 50? You May Be at Higher Risk for Problem Drinking

British study finds this demographic may often indulge more than is good for them

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Many Cancer Survivors Who Smoke See Little Benefit to Quitting

Those who cling to their cigarettes have a different mindset, survey finds

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U.S. Oncologists Decry High Cost of Cancer Drugs

They suggest letting Medicare negotiate prices, back grassroots movement calling for change

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3 Quick & Simple Lunch Recipes Using Avocado

Many people stay away from avocados because they're high in fat, but the good news is this is the healthy fat you want to add to your diet, in moderation of course. Avocados are an amazing superfood packed...

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My Top 11 Benefits of Going Primal

A 4-Time NBA Champion's 22 Reasons To Go Vegan

Lacking the energy to pursue your dreams? Go vegan ! You can get healthy, lose weight for good, have the body of your dreams, sleep deep and awake refreshed. I promise! My lucky number has always been...

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What You Need To Know In Wellness Today (July 24)

QUOTE OF THE DAY "In the $13 billion bottled-water business, beverage companies like Nestlé and PepsiCo use all sorts of sophisticated equipment to fortify, blend and infuse ordinary water with everything...

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The Hidden Risks (And Rewards) I Wish Every Woman Knew About IVF

“I feel really comfortable putting in three.” That’s what the reproductive endocrinologist said the day of our embryo transfer. After a canceled in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle and a failed cycle using...

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5 Foods To Eat For Great Heart Health

Today, heart disease is the number-one killer of both men and women in America. But here's the good news: 90% of the time, we can prevent it with a healthy lifestyle. And by taking steps now to tune up...

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4 Surprising Truths About Keeping Love Alive

All relationships go through hard seasons. Especially if you and your partner have been together a long time, you have probably felt the cyclical nature of these "seasons": there have been some storms,...

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This Hospital Is Feeding Doctors & Patients Food From Its Rooftop Farm

A colorful hallway frames a whiteboard with the day's offerings — lettuce, cilantro, kale and artichoke, to name a few. Unassuming industrial doors lead out onto an oasis of lush, fragrant plants, and...

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All-Natural Ways To Get Happy NOW (Infographic)

We all know eating healthy (and having healthy habits) is important for physical, mental, and emotional health and longevity. For example, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (like cold water fish) help...

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9 Of The World's Craziest Fitness Feats

Whether they completed these challenges for shock and awe, or to raise money for an admirable charity, everyone on this list deserves some respect. Each of these feats are crazy challenging in their own,...

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Thinking Of Going To Therapy? Read This

All humans experience deep challenges. That applies to therapists as much as anyone else. But being therapists means we have knowledge and resources most other people only access through us. So, there's...

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5 Yoga Poses To Open Your Throat Chakra + Express Your Truth

The Throat Chakra (Vishuddha) is the fifth of the seven energy centers within the subtle body , associated with communication and consciousness, and how we express our authentic truth. As a yoga teacher...

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4 Facts You Need To Know About Vitamin D This Summer

The cause of many health problems, including mood swings and lack of energy, may be only skin deep. That’s what I learned a little over four years ago, when I immersed myself in researching vitamin D....

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3 Quick & Simple Avocado Lunch Recipes Using Avocado

This Man Is About To Complete 50 Ironmans In 50 States In 50 Days

Completing one ironman is a crazy enough feat. The challenging race has three parts: 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run — and you must complete them in that order, with no...

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3 Surprising Things I Learned During My First Year As A Nutritionist

I’ve been interested in natural health and healing ever since my first summer job stocking carob chips in a local health food store. I’d read a ton of books over the years, was eager to formalize my education...

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Here's What Evander Holyfield Thinks About the Most Iconic "Boxers" in Movie History

VIDEO: Essential Punches for Southpaws

Nanoparticles: Small Size, Big Health Problems?

The smallest ingredients found in certain food products are raising concerns among some scientists and food safety advocates.

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Campbell's Soup Is Getting Rid Of All Its Artificial Ingredients

The most classic brand of soup in America is getting a makeover (no, not the can, Warhol-worshippers — the actual soup). With the curtains pulled back by other major food companies like Kraft and General...

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The Truth About Sensory Processing Disorder

Is SPD a real childhood crisis or just the latest trend in diagnoses?

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The Rising Threat of Hidden Food Allergens

For Donna Pierre, there’s no more important job than reading food labels. Her 7-year-old daughter has a life-threatening peanut allergy. WebMD shares their story and looks at the troubling trend of unreliable labels.

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Consumers Take the Food Ingredient Fight Online

More and more consumers are using social media and online petitions to urge food manufacturers to change their policies or practices. WebMD has the details.

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Flavor-Boosting Phosphate Food Additives Carry Risks for Some

Even in healthy people, there is some evidence that eating too much phosphorus might cause health problems. WebMD explains.

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Your Food May Not Be What You Think It Is

The food you’re placing in your grocery cart may not be exactly what it says it is. WebMD has the details.

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The Dirty Secrets of 'Clean' Labels

Ingredient lists are being made as short, easy to pronounce, and understand as possible. In the food industry, this is called “clean labeling.” And big companies are racing to do it. WebMD has the details.

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The 15 Best Hospitals In The United States

After evaluating nearly 5,000 hospitals across America, U.S. News & World Report just came out with its annual rankings of the best hospitals in the country. The rankings are based number of factors,...

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The U.S. Government Just Voted To Leave States In The Dark On GMO Labeling

House passage of what critics call the DARK Act, for Deny Americans the Right to Know, shows a disregard for Americans’ basic rights, Just Label It said today. "We are disappointed but not surprised that...

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Chemo May Worsen Quality of Life for End-Stage Cancer Patients

Study suggests those still able to work and perform daily tasks may benefit from forgoing such treatment

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Recipes from The Blender Girl Smoothies Cookbook + My Review!

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Good News, Bad News In Medicare Trustees Report

Trust fund solvent until 2030, but some seniors may see a big spike in Part B premiums.

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HHS Pushes States To Negotiate Lower Obamacare Rates

Healthcare.gov CEO Kevin Counihan is urging state insurance commissioners to look carefully at proposed rate hikes for insurance premiums in 2016.

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Less-Invasive Repair of Aortic Aneurysm Better in Short Term: Study

But survival advantage it showed in fixing bulging, weak spot diminished over time

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Patients Have Many Options When Faced With Gallbladder Disease

Team of experts outlines pluses, minuses of various surgical approaches

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Teen Drinking, Smoking on the Decline, U.S. Study Finds

But, research also notes more teens are trying marijuana

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Limited-Time Offer: Enter to Win My Favorite Things

I’ve got another really cool free contest for you. If you haven’t already registered for Thrive Market, you can enter to win a $100+ valued gift box of my favorite Thrive Market products. (Sorry, guys, but if you’re already a Thrive member you’re out of luck—I’m working on getting together a contest for you too! […]

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What You Need To Know In Wellness Today (July 23)

QUOTE OF THE DAY "It changes the mindset of people when they know where food comes from. Pretty soon they'll have tomato plants and be turning the chicken manure into compost." - Jenn Tompkins, Rental...

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I Moved Into A Tiny Space With No Running Water, Toilet Or Fridge & I'm Happier Than Ever

I recently fulfilled a life-long dream when I moved into a van with my husband, Mat. It may sound like a weird dream — a life in a tiny space without running water, a toilet, or even a fridge. But if...

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10 Ways To Get Your Partner To Listen (That Don’t Involve Yelling)

You're still in the midst of a conflict with your partner, but nothing seems to alleviate the tension. You talk, and talk, and talk, and … nothing changes. In fact, you feel like anything you say makes...

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5 Biohacks That Improve Your Performance Without Wasting Your Time

Life can get busy. Time slips away from the best of us, and committing to new habits or practices is tough when your schedule is already full. But don't fret — there's still plenty you can do to optimize...

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The 15 Most Badass Men Of The CrossFit Games

Since it started in 2007, the CrossFit Games have been a must-watch event for fitness junkies around the world. Competitors must go through three stages of challenges before they actually make it to the...

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5 Flower Essences To Help You Sleep Better + How To Use Them

Mental stress keeping you up at night? Flower essences may be the key to helping a good night's sleep finally blossom for you. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs or even herbal medicine, flower essences work...

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Get Glowing Skin With This DIY Turmeric Face Mask

My skin is always in desperate need of an overhaul during the hot, sticky summer months. So I turn to a tried and true remedy: turmeric. The powerful root packs a plethora of skin-boosting nutrients and...

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A 92-Year-Old Yogi Shares Her Secrets To Happiness & Longevity

Three careers and a lifetime, that’s how long it’s taken to be where I am today. To know who I am and actually like who I am. It takes dedication, desire and fearlessness on a daily basis. And it wasn't...

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How To Achieve Your Dreams: The Tips You HAVEN'T Heard

What’s your deepest ambition? Think about how you’d answer that question if no one would laugh, no one would judge you. That is the thing you should be pursuing. And you can. You have the power to accomplish...

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A Doctor's Top 5 Ways To Relax Naturally

A few years ago, I wrote a book called Unstuck. I gave it that name because virtually everyone who walked into my medical office said that she was “stuck” and didn’t want to be. Many of these patients,...

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10 Yoga Moves To Get Your Summer Sweat On

Why is it that all these “get you bikini ready for summer” tips always have to do with getting the perfect beach body or showing off your shoulders in that sexy summer dress? I think there's a whole lot...

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The Easiest, Healthiest Lunch Ever: Spiralized Veggie Hummus Wraps

Stuck in a lunch time rut? Need an easy pre-workout snack? I’m about to solve all of that with a super simple, healthy, delicious recipe. These Veggie Hummus Wraps are raw, vegan and packed full of protein...

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4 Ways To Be The Happiness You Want To See In The World

As a life coach, I always ask my clients, “What do you hope to get out of our work?” The most common answer by far is, "To find joy in my everyday life.” The simplest way to achieve this is to see happiness...

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How Serena Williams Helped Me Learn To Love My Body

I remember when my status as a fangirl of Serena Williams was officially cemented. It was during the 1999 US Open, when she won her first grand-slam title. I found myself inspired by this 18-year-old...

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Everything You Need to Know About Mangos

Added Radiation May Help Some With Early Breast Cancer

Studies found it lowered chances of recurrence, but did not boost overall survival

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Fast-Food Workers In New York Get One Step Closer To A $15 Minimum Wage

Four long years of striking and protesting has finally paid off. New York legislators have decided to do the right thing. A panel appointed by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recommended today that the...

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People Have Specific Taste for Fat: Researchers

People Have Specific Taste for Fat: Researchers

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New Drugs Show Signs of Slowing Alzheimer’s

New results from ongoing clinical trials have fueled hopes for a class of Alzheimer’s drugs that target the buildup of sticky plaque in the brain linked to the disease. WebMD has the details.

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DTT Bird and The Environmental Impact of Pesticides

By Jill Hart in Birds (Ecology) and Organic Farming. This paper was written back in the 80s. The environmental and health impact of pesticides and GMOs in our food supply is reaching tragic proportions and seems to be threatening not only birds but
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Hormone Linked to Social Difficulties With Autism, Early Study Finds

Levels of vasopressin associated with 'theory of mind' tasks in children with ASD

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Why You Should Watch "I Am Jazz," A Show About A Trans Teenager

Reality television is a genre with a stigma: scripted conversations, overdramatized situations and misleading editing all point to the fact that the shows aren't "reality," but cheap entertainment. In...

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U.S. Teens Waiting Longer to Have Sex: CDC

Report finds less than half of those aged 15 to 19 have had intercourse

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When Bystanders Give CPR Right Away, Lives Are Saved, Study Shows

Starting rescue efforts for victims of cardiac arrest before ambulance arrives boosts survival

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Are Sustainable Farming Practices GMO Friendly

Because GMOs are in everything we eat it begs the questions are sustainable farming practices GMO and Monsanto business model friendly? Get the GMO facts.
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Psoriasis Drug May Help Preserve Pancreas Cells in Type 1 Diabetes

Used early after diagnosis, drug appears to have long-lasting effects, study reports

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High Soda Intake May Boost Diabetes Risk, Even Without Obesity

Daily sugary drink tied to 13 percent increased risk over a decade, study finds

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Hit the Reset Button with this 2-Day Plant-Based Meal Plan!

I’m so excited for today’s post! Many of you have been asking me to put together some plant-based meal plans or menus – What does a full day of plant-based eating look like? How do I combine easy, healthy recipes into a full day of eating? It’s something I struggled with in the beginning too […]

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The Primal Laws: 8 Honorable Mentions

Way back in 2008, I revealed the foundation underpinning the Primal Blueprint: the 10 Primal Laws. These behaviors and environmental influences comprised the daily lives of our ancestors for hundreds of thousands of years and continue to shape our collective genomes today. Even if you haven’t read the book, definitive guide, or seen the laws […]

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8 Things You Need To Know Today (July 22)

1. NASA has released a new image of earth from a million miles away, and it's a beautiful sight! ( NASA ) 2. A new study reveals that middle-aged men dealing with erectile disfunction might actually be...

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In Your 20s? Here's How Science Can Already Predict Your Lifespan

I'm fascinated with aging. The science is exploding and researchers are racing to measure and modify the rate at which our cells slow in function. There is every reason to believe that 100 will be the...

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8 Tips To Practice A "Hollow Back" Forearm Stand (Infographic)

Editor's Note: Internationally renowned yoga teacher Kathryn Budig, was a speaker at our revitalize event this year, where she delivered a powerful talk on body image plays an important role in a conversation...

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5 Easy, Equipment-Free Exercises To Tone Your Butt

Exercises like squats and lunges are great for toning the butt, but they are not enough to give it a lift. If you want a firm, rounder or bigger butt, you have to add a few more exercises to your routine....

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How To Grow As A Person (No Matter What You're Going Through)

Growth may be hard. But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Simplicity is my philosophy as a licensed family therapist and life coach. In order for me to understand something, I need to (as my friends...

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13 Deliciously Decadent Vegan Cheesecake Recipes

Vegan cheesecake might sound like an oxymoron, but these non-dairy and gluten-free treats are creamy enough to silence any doubts of deliciousness. Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Base Ingredients 1 cup almonds...

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Start Your Meditation Practice Today With These 5 Pro Tips

For many of us wannabe meditators, the hardest thing is just getting started. We read all the books and blogs, and follow the gurus on social media, but somewhere in-between having a deep understanding...

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6 Science-Backed Spirituality Books That Help Build A Positive Mindset

We seem to be inundated by spirituality books, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. The problem with some of these so-called "spirituality" books is that they only make sense to the authors themselves....

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7 Ways Yoga Can Help You Through Heartbreak

Months back, my best friend, the man who I thought was “my person” broke up with me. The news hit me one night, over a home-cooked meal when I asked, “Are you happy?” Something I did quite often. The...

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5 Habits That Will Lead To Healthy, Sustainable Weight Loss

When it comes to losing fat, it can be so easy to get caught up with big numbers: “I’ve got to lose 120 pounds.” “Two dress sizes down, 10 more to go!” “Today’s goal? Burn 1,000 calories.” We get so obsessed...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger Delivers Powerful Speech On State Of The Earth (Video)

According to Arnold Schwarzenegger, it's time to terminate climate change. The former California governor just spoke out against pollution and made the case for a greener economy at the first-ever Summit...

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Super Simple Salad Recipe: Tomato + Avocado Caprese

Summer is the season of overflowing bushels of tomatoes and avocado trees. But what do we do with an abundance of these great ingredients? Make Tomato Avocado Caprese Salad, of course. This caprese is...

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Why Food Restriction Won't Help You In The Long Run

When people embark on a new eating plan, they’re typically either trying to lose weight or get healthier. Sometimes this leads to restrictive choices that involve highly-regimented food plans. And for...

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Why We Face Challenges + How To Overcome Them

Recently, I saw a friend for the first time in a couple of years. We caught up over coffee, and I realized I was telling her the same kinds of stories about my life as I had in a totally different period,...

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How To Stop Sweating The Tough Stuff & Own Your Life

Strength makes us feel more capable of taking on challenges, whether they’re illnesses, personal or financial hardships, challenging business meetings, or an intense fitness regimen. As an MD with a focus...

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4 Apartment Workouts To Burn Fat Insanely Fast

Common Diabetes Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Parkinson's

Study can't prove cause and effect, but saw dip in odds for people taking drugs such as Actos and Avandia

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The Best Age To Get Married If You Want To Avoid Divorce

If you happen to take the marriage plunge between the ages of 25 and 34, consider yourself lucky: according to Nicholas H. Wolfinger, a University of Utah psychologist, you have the lowest risk of divorce....

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The Proper Diabetes Weight Loss Diet

Diabetes may be the sixth leading source of deaths in the states with new cases of the condition rising at alarming rates, particularly among children along with the youth. The worst part is always that diabetes doubles the chance of sudden death from your stroke.

Fat loss among diabetic people is quite hard as being the human body's delicate lipid and glucose balancing mechanisms are typically agitated which results to the excess pounds becoming resistant against the traditional weight loss plans. However, by using a three step natural plan, you will find weight reduction relief and health and fitness benefits individuals are diabetic or would like to prevent this disease.

Control Diabetes With The Best Diabetes Weight Loss Program

The hypocritical saying "let food be thy medicine" holds a particular meaning in terms of diabetes. The recommendation provided to people newly diagnosed with diabetes include many different prescriptions plus a low-fat diet which is laden with carbohydrates, both of which help proliferate diabetes plus some health threatening complications. The diabetes drugs work by forcing sugar in the cells whether it be needed or otherwise, and, therefore, don't address the key problem.

Actually, diabetics are particularly responsive to the carbohydrates effects on blood sugar levels and the resulting high degrees of triglycerides. Excess triglycerides in the blood are responsible for fat storage in your body and a lot of carbohydrates in every meal will be transformed into this fat. This storage produces a an increase in weight.

To help remedy or prevent diabetes, it really is important to limit the amount of carbohydrates in any given meal. You ought to totally avoid carbohydrates from potatoes, bread, and desserts. Even vegatables and fruits could create blood glucose levels problems if they are taken in big amounts. So, make sure you feature a fat source with every meal because this helps in regulating the making of sugar to the blood. Lean protein from chicken, turkey and seeds have minimal effect on blood glucose levels. A proper diabetes weight loss diet is essential.

Monitor The After Meal Blood Sugars

Among the best method to determine your carbohydrate sensitivity is usually to test the blood glucose levels at one to two hours intervals after taking a meal. There exists strong evidence that shows that it is the post-meal blood glucose readings that define the chances of diabetic complications. It is also an imperative exercise for individuals who wish to avoid this disease as it offers a real-time reading of the overall blood glucose levels control. A lot of people are usually unaware they are pre-diabetic, or they can be already experiencing the condition.

Blood sugar readings, one hour after you have dinner must be more that 140mg/dl plus they should not exceed 120mg/dl after 2 hours. Reading which can be beyond this show metabolic dysfunction. This leads to a disease popular as Syndrome X, plus it increases the danger of a stroke, heart problems, kidney problems and even stroke. Additionally, it increases triglyceride levels which results in stubborn an increase in weight since the body will work to keep the excess sugar as fat. Regular blood glucose levels monitoring to maintain it at optimum levels will guarantee reduced weight and improved health.

Take a Weight Training Program

You must also compliment your diabetes weight loss diet with regular workouts. You can not underestimate the potency of exercise. The reason being exercises assist the muscles to make use of the blood sugar levels for energy. When done frequently, our bodies gets training regarding how to become metabolically efficient

as sugar is ushered out from the blood quickly after each meal.

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Study Refutes Notion That Diabetes Drug Actos Raises Bladder Cancer Risk

Outcome data for more than 200,000 U.S. diabetes patients fails to show a link

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Antibiotic May Lower Effect of Some Blood Thinners

Doctors should closely monitor patients who have to take these drugs together, expert says

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Unusual Capsule Could Help Spot Esophagus Cancer

Swallowing a capsule sponge on a string could help doctors detect a condition called Barrett’s esophagus – and the cancer that can result from it -- much more accurately than current methods, according to a new study in Nature Genetics.

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"The Bachelorette" Is More Sexist Than Ever, As #MenTellAll Episode Shows

The Bachelor, a reality-TV classic, was founded on a sexist idea: a large group of women would vie for the affection of one man as he eliminated them one by one each week. The franchise made...

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The 15 Most Badass Women Of The CrossFit Games

The CrossFit games kick off today in California and will be televised on ESPN starting on Friday, July 24. This grueling and intimidating challenge is made up of a series of events that test functional...

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Feds Say 7.5M Paid An Average Penalty Of $200 For Not Having Health Insurance

New data also break down billions in subsidy payments.

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Change in 'Pap' Test Rules Linked to Drop in STD Testing

Chlamydia screening of young women plummeted at one university health center

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Study Sees No Link Between Testosterone Therapy and Blood Clots

Finding was based on data from more than 30,000 American men, 40 and older

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Is Kale Really Toxic? Everything You Need To Know About Heavy Metals

This week, Harper's Bazaar published an article saying that "people are getting seriously sick from eating kale" because of its thallium content, a heavy metal that naturally occurs in soil. So should...

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Impotence Linked to Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Middle-aged men with erectile dysfunction may be at even greater risk, study suggests

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From “The Games” to “The Cert”: The Story Behind the Grundler Brothers

Today marks the launch of an annual competition I’m sure you’re all familiar with: The CrossFit Games. For those of you out there who love CrossFit—for the challenge it offers, the physical results it produces, and the community it provides—you’ll get to tune in for a daily dose of inspiration. And for those of you who don’t practice […]

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6 Things Body-Positive People Do Every Day

As they took their seats in the auditorium, 50 middle school-aged girls sized me up, wondering if this girls-only gathering would be worth their time. To start the assembly, I read the following quote:...

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Why Food Addiction Isn't Your Fault + 7 Ways To Curb Cravings

When it comes to why so many people are overweight, studies show that food addiction — particularly addiction to sugar — is often the root cause. Food addiction creates a vicious cycle of cravings, often...

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9 Things You Need To Know Today (July 21)

1. Hearts, broken. Country stars Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton have filed for divorce after four years of marriage. ( The Associated Press ) 2. We can officially add Cuba to our travel bucket list:...

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5 Reasons To Add More Protein To Your Diet

One of the fastest ways to calm your hunger and sugar cravings is by eating protein. You probably know protein is great for keeping you satisﬁed, but did you know it can also decrease your cravings? That’s...

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8 Steps I Took To Lose 60 Pounds + Keep It Off

At 16, I stood on the scale in my aunt’s bathroom and my jaw dropped. I was 5’6 and weighed 200 pounds. Then and there, I decided that I couldn’t live like this anymore. With the help of these six habits...

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7 Lies That Are Holding You Back From Your Best Life

They usually mean well, but your family, your career advisers, college counselors, and anyone else who follows the "traditional path" to success has been lying to you your whole life. They tell you what...

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10 MORE Songs To Make You Happy Right Now

Whether your day started rough or you just need a little extra help getting through it, a playlist full of good vibes might be just the pick-me-up you're looking for. These 10 songs are a guaranteed 39...

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Are You Too Empathetic In Your Relationship? 4 Ways To Tell

Meryl Streep once said, “The great gift of humans is that we have the power of empathy.” Empathy, or the ability to recognize someone else’s emotions and experience them yourself, is frequently thought...

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Signs You Might Have A "Leaky Brain" + What To Do About It

It's easy to take for granted what a brilliant biological machine the brain is. This amazing organ manages every aspect of your body — from your thoughts to your hormones, muscles and digestion. Sadly,...

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3 Easy Plant-Based Snacks (Kids Will Love Them!)

Adding more plant-based foods to your diet is good for your health and good for our planet, but it can be challenging to get kids to eat their veggies. Get more vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds into...

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A Breathing Practice To Help Ground Your Root Chakra

Pranayama is a powerful, focused breathing technique that directs our energy flow for healing and self-realization. In the book Infinite Mind: Science of the Human Vibrations of Consciousness , Dr. Valerie...

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Why I Stopped Running With A Fitness Tracker

I’ve been a runner for more than 13 years, but over time, my running motives and styles have changed and fluctuated. There was a time when I ran solely for a set amount of time: The distance or pace didn’t...

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5 Truths About Your Post-Baby Body

While there’s a reason giving birth is often referred to as a gift, it’s a gift that comes with conditions. Your gorgeous new baby has arrived, but it’s left you with a body that looks completely different...

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Top 7 Things My Dog Has Taught Me About Yoga

As I wrote in my book, UPWARD DOG , there’s no one who has taught me more about living life well than my beloved chocolate lab, Belle. She's also taught me a lot about my yoga practice. Here are the top...

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Did Your Hospital Make the Honor Roll?

Find out which hospital captured the top spot on the annual U.S. News & World Report list of the best U.S. hospitals. WebMD has the story.

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Rustic Pasta Night. Shiitake, Carrot, Herbs de Provence Garlic-Lemon Sauce.

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Summer One-Up Week 7: Air Squats and DB Shoulder-to-Overhead

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The U.S. Just Took A Huge Step To Fight Climate Change & Barely Anyone Noticed

When it comes to climate change, more and more people are starting to believe that clean energy is the key to a brighter future (literally). An interactive map released by the Sierra Club shows that coal...

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Watch 12,975 People Break The Record For World's Largest Zumba Class

On Sunday, the streets of Mandaluyong (a suburb of Manila, in the Philippines) were flooded by a sea of gold — or, you know, a bunch of yellow-shirted people all shaking their hips in unison. Exactly...

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As Baby Boomers Age, Alzheimer's Rates Will Soar

By 2050, half of that generation's survivors will have the mind-wasting disease, study predicts

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Will Good Students Be Able to Sidestep Alzheimer's?

Better grades, complex jobs linked to a lower risk for dementia, research suggests

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Chocolate Lovers Unite! 5 Of The Best Chocolate Treats This Week

We love the inventive and healthy spin our readers put on traditional treats. This week, we spotted some extra-chocolatey favorites on #mindbodygram on Instagram. Keep sharing your dishes with us at #mindbodygram...

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Could Antibiotics Raise a Child's Risk for Juvenile Arthritis?

Odds are low, but study points to another downside of overuse

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Type 1 Diabetes Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia

Study found people with blood sugar disorder were about 80 percent more likely to have memory troubles

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Antibiotics Myths Still Common Among Parents

Those with Medicaid insurance tend to know less about the drugs, study finds

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John Oliver Slams America For The Amount Of Food We Waste

He's pretty angry. We should all be that angry. On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight , John Oliver showed some serious concern over our country's food-waste problem. He said that Americans throw away $165 billion...

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Dear Mark: Metformin for Life Extension, Too Many MEDs, MED for Lifting Addict, and Horseback Riding

For today’s edition of Dear Mark, I’m answering four questions. First, does the diabetes drug metformin have life-extending potential for non-diabetics? Then, the final three questions come from the comment board of last week’s Minimum Effective Dose post. First, is it possible to try to do too many minimum effective dose workouts in a week. […]

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8 Books To Read For Your Happiest Summer Ever

There's a lot to be said for the frothy beach read. It provides an escape from the grind (which is obviously the only thing keeping you from your own glamorous adventures), gives you really nice dreams...

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8 Things You Need To Know Today (July 20)

1. On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage in the U.S., Ireland has passed a law that allows trans people to chooser their legal gender without medical or state intervention. Let...

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12 Habits Of Fit & Healthy Women

The efforts we make to achieve our wellness goals can be hampered by the subconscious choices we make every day. Even minor bad habits and negative thoughts can unintentionally prepare us for failure,...

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Get Confidence Quick! These Tricks Can Help

I was backstage, about to give a presentation, and as each new person sat down my anxiety increased while my confidence plummeted. I was having a conversation with myself that went something like this:...

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3 Anti-Inflammatory Dinner Recipes To Make This Week

Anti-inflammatory eating doesn't have to be difficult, it just involves a little thought about ingredients and some simple preparation. To get you started, here are 3 recipes that flight inflammation....

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What I Learned After Wearing A Bikini In Times Square On National TV

"Dead man walking" is a phrase used to describe a condemned person walking the hall to their execution. It’s morbid, really; walking to your own unavoidable death. It’s something I assumed I would never...

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A Ridiculously Refreshing Summer Smoothie For Glowing Skin

I may spend days, weeks and months formulating organic skin care for my company, and my goal is always ease-of-use and low-maintenance solutions. Who has time for fancy skin care regimens? Wherever I...

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3 Lessons I Learned While I Was Separated From My Wife

I was the reason my wife of 14 years and I separated. I could try to convince you otherwise, and probably do a good job (I’m a writer), but I will be honest and say that I was a jerk for most of those...

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7 Radical Ways To Reclaim Responsibility For Your Own Happiness

A recent Harris poll reported that only 33% of Americans describe themselves as being “very happy.” So does that mean that not all happiness is equal? Assuming there are different grades of happiness...

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Prenatal No-Nos: A Complete Yoga Guide To A Healthy, Safe Pregnancy

Pregnancy is an exciting (and scary!) time. If it’s your first pregnancy, then for the very first time in your life every decision you make effects not only just you, but also your precious cargo growing...

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10 Signs You Might Have A Thyroid Problem

Almost all of us struggle with a little fatigue now and then, a few weight fluctuations, or the occasional blue mood. After all, we’re busy, it’s hard to get in all the yoga we dream of doing, and hey,...

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5 Steps To Take Control Of Your Life

For most of my life, I’ve let other people tell me how to live. I always thought someone else knew better than I did, whether they were more qualified, more established, more respected. I told myself...

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Is It Time To Give Up On Your Workout? Here's How To Tell

Following the "no pain, no gain” mantra will guarantee you an injury sooner or later. Ignoring important pain signals coming from your body is not only ill-advised, but it can cause serious harm. Listening...

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How To Deal When People Don't Support Your Growth

Change is hard, even when we can see clearly why we need to do it. So, how much more uncomfortable must it be to the people around us who don't always understand why we're making these choices? Personal...

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Strawberry Fig Salad with Creamy Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing

Let’s be real: Our day-to-day lives are extremely busy. My goal is to share healthy, nutritious, simple and quick recipes that can make our lives a little more manageable. Creating a simple salad with...

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Weekend Link Love – Edition 357

Interested in the Primal Blueprint Expert Certification Program? It’s easier to invest in yourself and go deeper into Primal living than ever before with our Dollar Down Payment Plan. Just put down $1 today and $89 for the next 12 months and you gain instant access to the most comprehensive online ancestral health program in […]

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The 8 Best Places To Get Vegan Ice Cream In NYC

I'm lactose intolerant, so much of my diet is about compromise. I put almond milk in my coffee instead of half-and-half. I hardly ever eat yogurt. (Don't worry: I get my probiotic fix from pickles. Lots...

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I Was Told My PCOS Meant I'd Never Have Kids. Here's What I Did

I once weighed 200 pounds. My skin, from my face down onto my back, was covered in painful cystic acne. My period would only arrive twice a year, and I was depressed, sleepless, and exhausted. From the...

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3 Beliefs You Need To Attract Love

So often when we are looking for love, we cling to a series of shoulds : we let our imaginations run wild, thinking our fantasy partner should possess a certain set of qualities; s/he should work a particular...

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10 Great Reasons To Get Outside More Often

Humans are drawn to nature. We feel better when we spend time in forests, gardens, or parks. Edward O. Wilson termed this desire to connect with nature “biophilia.” It implies that an instinctive bond...

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Taylor Swift Changed A Little Girl's Life (And Other Awesome News This Week)

1. The $115 million raised by pouring ice water on our heads is being well-spent in the fight against ALS. About half of the money has been budgeted to specific purposes, but the ALS Association is determined...

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5 Healthy Ingredients, 1 Incredible Smoothie

Looking to boost your energy, reduce anxiety, and improve digestion? Look no further than this amazing Matcha Mint Chip Smoothie! It's loaded with superfoods to give you lasting energy, boost your hydration...

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6 Secrets To A Successful Workout Routine

So many people quit their workout regimens after they’ve reached a certain weight or size — or well before that. In fact, research suggests that 50 percent of people starting a workout routine will quit...

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Primal Chicken Spaghetti

Chicken spaghetti is comfort food at its best and worst. It has that comforting casserole flavor that’s mild, but not bland, and a creamy, baked texture. But that’s where the goodness stops. Layers of spaghetti noodles, canned cream of mushroom soup and gooey cheese make chicken spaghetti a meal to be avoided at all costs. […]

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The 8 Fittest Golfers on the PGA Tour

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I Tested 5 MORE Natural Deodorants So You Don't Have To

Earlier this year when I published my very scientific findings about the six natural deodorants I'd tested for you, dear reader, the response was ... heated. Many of you said you'd tried the ones I'd...

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Pills Or Plants? When You Should Opt For Meds (And When You Shouldn't)

I have a number of quotes hanging in my study for inspiration. For example, some of my favorites: “Leave your drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient with food,” attributed to Hippocrates,...

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The Ultimate Workout To Tone Your Arms

Boxing is killer workout on so many levels. It strengthens and tones your arms while building endurance. It’s also a good form of cardio for weight loss and for strengthening your core. The sport can...

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How I Learned To Fall Back In Love With Myself After Divorce

It was a beautiful New York City night and I was hosting a charity event. In between my hosting duties and conversations, I was fielding e-mails and phone calls while bawling my eyes out in the corner...

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Stay Cool This Summer With These 6 Ayurvedic Tips

Long days of bright sun, heat and humidity are all in line with the season of Pitta in Ayurveda. And if you’re already Pitta dominant, this season can overload and put you off balance. (Since the Pitta...

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