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The skin you're in is amazing. It's the ultimate multitasker, simultaneously protecting your organs, shedding cells and keeping you cool or warm. But how much do you really know about your skin, aside from the fact that you should protect it from the sun's UV rays? We rounded up some fascinating facts about your body's...
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Make the following food swaps to stay on track with your health goals even when your schedule's insane. Healthy swaps Hitting the grocery store every week isn't easy when you're swamped with work, the gym, friends, family the list goes on. That's why it's even more important to have healthy staples in your pantry when ...
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Cutting calories? No need to subside on spinach and egg whites alone. Stock your kitchen with a variety of healthy foods that are high in protein and fiber, and you'll feel satisfied enough to stick to a weight-loss plan. Feeling sluggish? Losing weight doesn't have to mean hunger pangs and feeling half-dead at your de...
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Kick these bad habits you probably don't think twice about doing. Drinking diet soda It's calorie-free, but it still comes with a cost. New research published in the American Journal of Public Health suggests that diet soda drinkers take in more total calories throughout the day than those who skip the fizzy beverage. ...
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Follow these memory-boosting, concentration-enhancing tips to keep your brain on its "A" game at all times. Your best defense The secret to a brain that's on its "A" game at all times: Staying healthy from head to toe. Habits like keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels in check, eating a well-balanced diet, and ...
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Not every health myth is bogus. Strange but true You learned the basic health "don'ts" at an early age: Avoid cracking your knuckles (it causes arthritis), don't swallow gum (it stays in your stomach for 7 years!), and never walk in winter with wet hair (you'll catch a cold). Then you grew up and learned none of them w...
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This nutrient is notoriously hard to get from food so you need to be extra vigilant and keep an eye out for these clues you may not be getting enough. Muscle weakness Decreased muscular size can be the result of not enough vitamin D in muscle and nerve tissue, says Kimberly Mueller, R.D., owner of Fuel Factor Nutrition...
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Are you embracing the hype? Don't believe the hype Steven Macari, founder of the SLVRBK mat and a New York based holistic health practitioner, breaks down the afternoon cravings that are only masquerading as healthy. See if you're embracing the hype. Energy bars Most energy bars are loaded with sugar, artificial sweete...
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Feeling tired more often than not? Girl, we feel you: A study from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention showed that women are typically more exhausted than men. (Running the world takes it out of you.) So we asked Shilpi Agarwal, MD, and Equinox group fitness manager Jenn Hogg for eight ways to stay alert thro...
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The foods to eat to save you the morning after a night of drinking Save your Sunday You had a great time last night…and now you're paying for it. While collegiate wisdom says to reach for greasy, fatty foods to "soak up" the alcohol, that large cheese pizza you ordered at 3 A.M. (and then snacked on later for "breakfas...
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You only get one set of choppers, and repair costs more than prevention. So be kind to your teeth. Here are some mistakes you may not know you're making. Brushing too hard "If you brush too vigorously, you can wear away at your enamel and cause sensitivity and even gum recession," says dentist Nuntiya Kakanantadilok, d...
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Feeling puffed up after a meal? Keep your digestive system humming along by eating flat-belly foods and avoiding those that bloat. Belly bloaters Let's talk about something uncomfortable: gas and bloating. Most of us pass gas anywhere from 12 to 25 times a day, according to Brigham and Women's Hospital, and surveys sho...
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Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. Live healthy, live longer Making just a few changes in your lifestyle can help you live longer. A recent study found that four bad behaviors smoking, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, and not eating enough fruits and veggies can hustle you i...
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Choose the right meals, snacks and drinks to boost your health all day long Eats by the hour It's not just what you eat, but when you eat that matters. "Our food dictates everything from our mood and energy levels to sleep patterns and cravings," says Marci Anderson, a registered dietitian in Cambridge, MA. So whether ...
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Improve your smarts, memory, attention and energy with these eats The concentration diet If you've tried loads of coffee or energy drinks to keep you awake and alert, you know that their side effects jitters, GI distress aren't pretty. The good news: You can eat your way out of a too-tired-to-do-anything morning or an ...
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If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Detoxing will help you lose weight "Detoxification is a made-up term," says Yoni Freedhoff, M.D., author of The Diet Fix. "Juice cleanses that call themselves that rely on pseudo-scientific babble." Yes, you'll lose weight on a three- or five-day liquid diet, but once y...
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The key to a healthy complexion starts with what's on your plate. The right foods can improve skin's appearance, prevent wrinkles and protect against sun damage. Almonds Satisfy between-meal hunger with almonds. The nuts are rich in vitamin E, an antioxidant that fends off the free radical damage that leads to dullness...
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Thank the fairer sex for these smart ideas. Washing your face before bed Despite your stubbornness, your wife is always right. Always. And every once in a while, it really would benefit you to take notice. Case in point: these seven simple health "secrets" only women swear by, but every guy should follow. Give them a t...
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Strengthen your skeleton with these powerful nutrients. {none} By now, we hope you know that your bones require calcium to stay strong. Milk, yogurt and cheese are the quintessential staples for buff bones, and each "Got Milk?" ad that's existed over the years has pounded that into our skulls.But you shouldn't ignore w...
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Lose weight and feel amazing with these global health traditions that work wherever you call home. Happy, healthy and fit From antioxidant-stuffed spices to midday Zs, every country has its own unique brand of staying healthy, happy, and fit. And it looks like we could learn a thing or two. The life expectancy of the a...
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Secret health risks are lurking in everything from lake water to local surf, but don't worry. This travel advice will keep you safe all summer long. Safeguard your health Planning a vacation is more than booking a sweet hotel and creating an adrenaline-filled itinerary. Know that some of the most exciting destinations ...
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What are the best foods for healthy bones? Eat these to help fight osteoporosis. When it comes to building strong bones, there are two key nutrients: calcium and vitamin D. Calcium supports your bones and teeth structure, while vitamin D improves calcium absorption and bone growth. These nutrients are important early i...
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Remember all those colorful pebbles, puffs and crisps we ate as kids? Yeah, they were cute little calorie bombs. But these 10 picks have less than 6 grams of sugar per serving, plus some major health bennies. Grab a spoon! Grab your favorite bowl and start pouring. That's because we've found a crop of cereals low in su...
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Celebrities with ADHD Up to 10 million American adults have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also commonly referred to as ADD so it's no surprise that some of America's most acclaimed athletes, actors, and musicians make up part of that mix. Left untreated, the disorder is characterized by poor concentra...
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Your favorite feel-good foods don't have to pile on the pounds some can help you lose weight. They're called "comfort" foods for a reason they bring back warm memories, tickle your taste buds, and soothe your soul. Though some comfort foods are deep-fried, covered in cheese, or packed with sugar, some can actually help...
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Want definition like Gwyneth Paltrow or J.Lo? Let their trainer Health columnist Tracy Anderson work her magic on you. Ever seen a fit woman with saggy arms? You've probably wondered, How is that even possible? I'll tell you how the arms are a tough body part to tone. And many women make the mistake of thinking that he...
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Fill your plate with these foods to get the shiny, lustrous hair you've always wanted. The secret to thick, strong, shiny strands isn't an expensive shampoo or fancy salon treatment it's all about your diet. Eating a variety of healthy foods will give you the mane you've always dreamed of. Fill up on these nutrients to...
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What's not worth the bellyache, and how much really is too much. Raw tuna Overeating in one thing, but when it comes to these six foods, you can actually overdose.Your sushi habit might not as be as healthy as you thought. A New York Times exposé tested tuna sushi from 20 Manhattan stores and restaurants and found that...
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You moisturize, you cleanse, you own an exfoliator and you even use it sometimes. So why isn't your skin Jessica Alba perfect already? Croissants, espressos, mimosas... Basically overdoing everything that's worth overdoing. Because consuming too much sugar, salt, caffeine, and booze shows on your face. Alcohol dehydrat...
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Scientifically proven ways to find back pain relief, no medication required. No-pill ways to treat back pain Achy back? You're not alone: back problems send more Americans to the doctor annually than nearly any other medical problem, according to a 2013 Mayo Clinic study. Whether you're recovering from misjudging a hea...
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Relax! You can help your heart by learning how to de-stress, chill out, and let it go. Here are 12 ways to get yourself closer to the Zen zone. The evidence is piling up that the answer is yes, stress is bad for your ticker. "There are studies to show that stress is comparable to other risk factors that we traditionall...
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It's no secret that pets make you feel good. Here, 12 ways they make a real impact on your mental and physical wellbeing. When you come home to a purr or wagging tail at the end of a stressful day, the sudden wave of calm you feel isn't just your imagination. Research suggests that your fluffy friend truly is good for ...
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Twirling your hair or biting your nails seem harmless, but tics can wreak havoc on your skin, teeth, and more. Nervous habits are often more annoying to the people around you than to yourself, but some types of fidgeting and fussing can do real harm. Here, experts reveal the reasons why nail-biting, hair-twirling, and ...
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Avoid these pairings to boost energy, digestion and weight loss Not better together Eating the right foods is only half the battle. The other? Eating them with more of the right foods. Some surprising combinations can cause weight gain, sluggishness and even tummy troubles because of vitamin and nutrient imbalances. By...
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Have a pain-free day with these easy tips Feel better Achy back? Pain relief is only a click away. Keep reading to see what experts say will get you feeling better fast. The physical therapist says ... keep moving Years ago, you were told to rest in bed if your back gave you grief, but now it's clear that just the oppo...
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Try these eight strategies to help you attain (and maintain) your goal weight. Go for the burn Why are the last five pounds so hard to lose? "When you've got only a handful of pounds to go, you've really got to rev up your metabolism and, at the same time, lower your body's production of cortisol, the stress hormone, w...
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Belly fat won't budge? Genetics, hormones, or easy-to-fix mistakes could be to blame. Belly fat blues Getting rid of your belly bulge is important for more than just vanity's sake. Excess abdominal fat particularly visceral fat, the kind that surrounds your organs and puffs your stomach into a "beer gut" is a predictor...
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Nibble on these healthy eats, and nix these other ones, to look good Food for thought You've heard it before: You are what you eat. And in this case, what you include in your diet can erase years from your face. So the secret to younger-looking skin just may be sitting in your fridge. Click through to find out which fo...
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Matters of the heart It pumps out 2 ounces of blood at every heartbeat, adding up to at least 2,500 gallons daily. The heart has the ability to beat over 3 billion times in a person's life. Too much sitting or driving could be trouble If you want to stay heart healthy, it might make sense to cut back on driving and wat...
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Avoiding flowers and trees will only get you so far during allergy season. Watch out for these surprising causes of allergy flare-ups. 11 unexpected spring allergy triggers Stay away from pollen. Pop antihistamines. You know the drill. But if you're one of the approximately 20% of people who suffer from hay fever (also...
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Second-best solutions You know the health rules: floss daily, get enough sleep, eat lots of fruits and veggies, etc. But you're busy. Really busy. And sometimes flossing before falling face-first into bed is about as realistic as Santa swinging by to fold all your laundry overnight. And iron it, too. But instead of giv...
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These simple substitutions cut calories painlessly and can add up to a big difference on your scale. When it comes to weight loss, slow and steady wins the race. "While complete diet makeovers can be overwhelming, focusing on small simple changes makes healthy eating more manageable and sustainable over the long term,"...
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Four nutritionists share the small bites that pull their own weight in the dieting department so you don't have to. Hard-boiled eggs with sriracha sauce To improve thyroid function the gland manages growth and metabolism look no further than a low-calorie, low-fat hard-boiled egg, suggests registered dietitian Amy Shap...
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Ready to jump-start your whole body? Consider doing a detox cleanse over the next three weeks or month. Get started Eliminating toxins and possible allergens from your diet helps reduce intake of bad stuff, and by necessity, increases your intake of really great stuff, including nutritious greens, root veggies, fresh f...
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Well, hello, gorgeous! Get ready to glow Yes, you. If you have been wanting to create a dramatic transformation in your skin, hair, teeth, and, well, your whole body, it's time to get started. By taking small steps and making wise choices along the way, you can brighten your appearance and achieve that inner-glow that ...
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Viruses can do more than send you to bed with aches, coughs and a runny nose. Some, known as oncoviruses, cause cancer. Cancers you can catch Oncoviruses operate by wreaking havoc with a cell's life cycle. "In simple terms, our cells have switches, which tell the cells either to grow or die," says Dr. Angel Rodriguez, ...
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Easy ways to reap major health benefits with less time and effort. Shortcuts to good health The rules for healthy living often seem endless: exercise regularly, eat healthful foods, wear sunscreen, be sociable, etc. Who has time? The good news is you can swap out some of the must-dos for quicker fixes if you know how. ...
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Make the transition slowly, and let your kids help you think up yummy menus and help you with meal prep. Before you know it, you'll be enjoying food so delicious you'll never miss the meat. Easy does it Maybe you're considering going vegetarian to make your diet a little more heart-healthy. Or you're looking forward to...
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Kissing isn't just about fun and love. Along with a smattering of germs, a smooch can provide bona fide health benefits. Surprising facts A kiss isn't just a kiss. And it's not just a sign of affection, either. According to research it's an assessment tool for women, a persuasion tool for men and a relationship sealer ...
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Nurture existing friendships as well as to expand your social circle. You gotta have friends You probably already know that spending quality time with your friends and family makes you feel better (assuming you all get along, that is). Research has actually shown that people who have strong social connections -- regula...
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In today's stressed-out, overdriven world, we all need a good night's sleep. Get your rest Sleep helps the body restore and repair itself, and it also benefits the mind. Deep REM sleep, during which dreams occur, helps the brain recalibrate itself and lets you face the next day feeling refreshed. But if you struggle to...
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If you're like most of us, your feelings about death are a mix of fear and fascination. Does our hair continue to grow after we die? Can a person literally be "scared to death"? To answer these questions and more, we offer a rare glimpse behind the swinging doors of the morgue. Can dead bodies move on their own? Despit...
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Is your child nervous about the start of a new school year? Find out how to help him feel calm and at ease with the changes he'll face this fall. Back-to-school butterflies The start of a new school year can be an exciting and fun time for kids, but many experience stress and anxiety over all of the changes a new year ...
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What to wear to the yoga studio and what to leave in your closet. What to wear Most people have heard of yoga's potential benefits. As stated by MayoClinic.com, practicing yoga can improve your fitness, help manage chronic conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure and reduce your stress. But yoga newbi...
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Bacteria and germs lurk in everything you try on. Here's how to stay safe while you shop. Pitfalls at the mall Shopping for a new bikini, a pair of running shoes, or a hot new shade of lipstick? You likely expect to bag some fabulous deals, but you might also be taking home a concoction of microbes that could spread an...
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When to keep and when to toss your favorite foods. Fridge smarts Do you know how long to hold onto the food currently sitting in your fridge? Here is a guide to the foods that should go and the ones that can be kept around a little bit longer. Bread Ever wonder why that wonderful fresh loaf you bought at the bakery gro...
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Marijuana use may be gaining greater acceptance, but is it safe? How benign is it? Marijuana has undergone a makeover in recent years. Once viewed as the purview of hippies, deadbeats, and jazz musicians, it's gone mainstream. It's no longer shocking for characters in movies or even TV to smoke a joint, and with voters...
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Most actions we perform are intentional and deliberate. But stressful circumstances have a strange way of altering our mindfulness and focus. When we're tense or anxious, habitual behavior takes over. When that freshly opened bag of cookies is suddenly half empty and we don't remember eating them we've resorted to unco...
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Showering and brushing your teeth every day isn't enough. These stealth sources of body odor, whether from food, meds or health conditions, can sneak up on you. Clear the air An unwashed body will most certainly start to reek. But you're not off the hook simply because you shower every day: Stealth sources of B.O. can ...
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Everything about your home and office from your books and music to your pantry gives the observant visitor clues to your psyche. Personality clues When you walk into a home or office, you can't help but make some immediate assumptions about its occupants. Not just the obvious stuff like whether they're messy or neat bu...
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Keep your little ones healthy. Avoid lice, rashes and other back-to-school health complaints Kids look forward to heading back to school to catch up with friends, but returning students may also catch up with nasty infections that are easily spread in crowded halls, classrooms and playgrounds. When the school bells rin...
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To squash stress and renew your energy, take five. Take time for yourself Stress has a way of permeating people's lives. It hits in big ways, like financial and health problems, and sneaks in with the daily agitations of commuting, overcommitting and caring for family members. Even happy events bring along new responsi...
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Want to live a long life? It helps if you're a woman. Here's a look at the top reasons why men die sooner. Beat the odds Few people can expect to live as long as Misao Okawa of Osaka, Japan, who recently died at the age of 117, but women live an average of five to 10 years longer than men. From before birth through eve...
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If you've ever ignored the conventional wisdom of health experts on the dangers of smoking or other indulgences, you've likely suffered damage to your health and body. Learn how to reverse or minimize the effects of those bad habits. Reverse the damage If you've ever ignored the conventional wisdom of health experts on...
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The real stats behind the fates we fear. Common fears The rational mind sometimes has trouble with rational facts. We know the odds of being struck by lightning or attacked by a shark are at least one in a million, but still we tiptoe around our fears. At the end of the day the very end of the day a fate that is common...
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Confessions from the exam room You arrive to your doctor's office on time maybe even five minutes early insurance card and co-payment in hand. Yet despite your penchant for punctuality, you're left languishing for what seems to be an eternity in the waiting room. Then, when you finally win the equivalent of the lottery...
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Guidelines for parents. What not to pack in your kids' lunch Kids who don't start the day with a healthy breakfast or refuel with a nutritious lunch can be a disruptive force in the classroom, lacking focus and often distracting their schoolmates. Kids who don't eat well can't pay enough attention to learn. Why are chi...
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Fuzzy thinking, forgetfulness, depressed mood, and fatigue can be signs of perimenopause, which can appear as early as your mid-30s. Here's what you need to know You're not alone When perimenopause hit Magnolia Miller at age 41, she thought she was going crazy. "I had raging mood swings where I felt out of control," Mi...
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Feet first If there were an award for the worst-treated body part, feet would win by a landslide. People abuse their tootsies - making them stiff and sore - around the clock. We stuff them into ill-fitting footwear. We don't keep toenails trimmed and filed. And we don't treat - or, in most cases, we're completely unawa...
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Warmer temperatures bring people outside to frolic in the sun, but spring activities can often lead to serious injuries. Warmer-weather pitfalls Winter is a long slog: snowy and cold for many, merely gray and depressing for others. When the bitter winds finally relent, people get itchy, pulled by an invisible force to ...
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Embarrassing health issues we hate to discuss with the doctor. Embarrassing issues Have you fidgeted your way through a physical exam, too shy to bring up your weird warts or bothersome blushing? You're not alone. A Mayo Clinic study found that most people go to the doctor for skin disorders, joint disorders, back prob...
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Who gets Alzheimer's? Unraveling the mystery About 5.2 million Americans currently suffer from Alzheimer's disease, and the aging population will drive that number to an estimated 7.1 million by 2025, according to the Alzheimer's Association. Researchers have identified several types of brain abnormalities in people wi...
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Identifying the culprits that steal away with bits of memory and cognition. Preoccupation Strong emotions ranging from ecstasy to deep sorrow can leave us one step removed from the world around us. Picture a teenager in love who daydreams through conversations and can't concentrate in class. "Someone who is love-struck...
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Not all body myths are harmful, but facts often become distorted over time. Fact and fiction If you believed everything you heard, you'd never read in the dark for fear of going blind, you'd avoid crossing your eyes to prevent them from staying that way, and you'd eschew dental checkups believing plaque removal loosens...
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Bypass these bad habits to avoid looking old beyond your years. Turn back the clock Aging is inevitable, but you can still feel and look younger than your years if you know a few facts. If you're fatigued in the middle of the day or notice new lines on your face in the morning, your everyday habits may be adding more y...
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Effortless ways to boost your overall well-being. Small changes, big results Finding the self-discipline to live a healthy lifestyle isn't always easy. But what if healthy changes required little to no effort on your part? Changing the color of your water bottle, displaying a colorful bowl of fruit within arm's reach a...
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Be prepared Waiting in line for hours, jetting around the world or running around on a last-minute shopping spree can feel as if you're running a real marathon. The aches and pains you may experience afterward make it even more so. You can use similar approaches to an everyday marathon as you would a real one, says Cro...
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A cruise vacation may seem like a great way to relax, but it just might cost you your health. Dangers at sea Summer is over, winter isn't yet here, and there's no better time for a refreshing and relaxing cruise. Let the kids enjoy rock climbing, surfing, zip lining, ice skating and swimming while you savor crisp blue ...
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10 germiest places at school Going back to school often triggers the spread of illness, as kids who've been off for summer or winter breaks return with germs that get transmitted to classmates, says Ted Myatt, a senior scientist at Environmental Health & Engineering and biological safety officer at Brigham and Women's ...
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Whether you're daring, flirtatious or passive, your personality influences what you eat. What does your palate say about you? A craving for potato chips, sushi or Szechuan food might have more to do with your personality than your taste buds, according to several studies. Just like your personality influences your favo...
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Changing your health decisions requires thought, desire and drive. Make a difference Making healthy lifestyle changes requires more than simply flipping a switch.The benefits happen only with the right follow through. Experts give tips on how to make healthy changes so they really make a difference. Your vegetarian die...
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Simple and effective expert-recommended tips Boost your health It seems as if every day researchers discover new ways to reduce the risk of disease. What you eat and drink, how you interact with others and seemingly little everyday habits can impact your long-term health. Try these simple and effective, expert-recommen...
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Getting more and better exercise doesn't have to involve expensive gym fees, too-intense kettle-bell workouts or anything that weighs on your conscience like guilt. Get moving! Once you get the hang of making exercise a regular part of your day, you'll realize how much more energy you have, how much your outlook has im...
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Inside the mysteries of the mind: Learn about the interesting ways the mind can work Stranger than fiction Lapsing into seizures at the sound of a particular person's voice or waking up to your own hand trying to strangle you in your sleep may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but these are symptoms of actual he...
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Surprising hidden perils lurk in the grocery aisles. Know the hazards The junk-food aisle isn't the only health danger lurking in your supermarket. From the meat department and produce section to the checkout stand, many places in even the cleanest, best-maintained grocery stores are rife with things that could make yo...
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Boost your child's brainpower with these proven strategies. Nurturing young minds Is intelligence an inherited gift or can it be nurtured and enhanced by the right environment? While intelligence clearly has a genetic component, scientific research is beginning to show that certain approaches boost learning and mental ...
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See how these common behaviors can impact your child's health. Are these parenting habits really so bad? When it comes to figuring out the best parenting tactics, you can read any of the zillions of books out there, but a lot of it still comes down to trial and error and gut instincts. And no matter what you decide, so...
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A guide to 11 sketchy additives that may be lurking in your food. Dead bugs Want some dead bugs with your dinner? Well, that's just one of the freaky ingredients involved in making some popular processed foods. And while all 11 of these sound incredibly icky though presumably used to help make your food tastier or look...
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Experts debunk some of the scariest but usually harmless symptoms with tips on when they may warrant concern. Should you worry? If you pore through pages on the Internet for reasons behind every twitch, bruise or bump, you can easily convince yourself you have a serious health crisis. Cyberchondria, or Web-enabled hypo...
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You may think you are making healthy decisions, but which choices may be hurting you? Common delusions It's one thing to delude yourself into believing you could really win the lottery. It's another to assume you're safe from health issues because you read labels, pop vitamins or have genetics on your side. Top experts...
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These healthy habits have dual benefits. Get healthy! When you're stretching dollars, nothing beats a two-for-one sale. The same goes for health deals. Squeezing double the benefits out of a single lifestyle change appeals to both the budget- and time-conscious. Check out these single easy changes that pack a double he...
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Humans love grooming themselves, but sometimes things get out of control. Pathological grooming Everyone bites their nails, or picks a scab when they shouldn't, or goes through periods when they just have to wash their hands one… last… time. As humans, we've evolved to view grooming as essential to our very survival. B...
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Excuses, excuses Making excuses for unhealthy lifestyle choices takes away opportunities to be your healthiest. A 2011 Consumer Reports survey says nine out of 10 Americans give themselves credit for eating "somewhat" healthy. In actuality, two-thirds eat one fruit or vegetable a day and many eat none at all -- far bel...
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Which home remedies are real, and which are a waste of time? Fact or fake? Years before germs and viruses were discovered, illness and sickness were blamed on everything from curses to "bad air" and the evil eye. Now we know better. Still, some old remedies stick around, and people continue to use them. Surprisingly, t...
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How men's wardrobe and personal grooming can be hurting them What could go wrong? Every morning, men from one coast to the other stand before the mirror and smile. They've got the right clothes, the right hair, the right phone, even the right antiperspirant, body spray and personal grooming (ahem, "manscaping"). They a...
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Is it typical adolescent behavior or a potential bullying problem? These clues may help you decipher your child's actions. What's normal, what's not The profile of the adolescent bully is changing from the schoolyard thug who extorts fistfuls of lunch money to a more covert operator who avoids face-to-face confrontatio...
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Some of your favorite foods and beverages may be undermining your efforts to keep your bones healthy. Here's what you can do about it. Bone robbers Building strong bones takes work. A glass of milk here and there helps, but it's not enough to prevent osteoporosis if the rest of your diet is inadequate. Worse yet, some ...
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11 body parts that men should clean more, better or just a little differently. Get it clean Some men get it. Somewhere along the way, they've learned about grooming and good overall hygiene. They might even know how to moisturize and exfoliate, once exclusive skills of the fairer sex. But some men still don't. And whil...
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These comments may be more harmful than you think. Taking sides in the fat-versus-skinny debate Making statements, or any direct comment about a woman's body has the potential to be shaming, says Adrienne Ressler, a body-image specialist and the national training director for The Renfrew Center, the nation's largest ne...
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Feel better with fingers instead of needles. Pressure points Acupressure's motto could easily be: "Let your fingers and hands do the healing." Acupressure is a lot like acupuncture, an ancient form of Chinese medicine in which a practitioner inserts needles on certain points along the body's purported energy pathways, ...
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