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2014 Forecast: Top Trends in Food, Fitness, Beauty & More
While 2013 comes to a close, we’re already thinking about 2014. After all, a new year means new resolutions, new habits, new attitudes, and new pursuits. But how do we...
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Consistent Sleep Schedule Linked to Lower Body Fat
It’s well-known that not getting enough sleep can contribute to weight gain, but that fact raises a number of questions. How much sleep is enough sleep? How much is too...
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Chestnut Stuffing
Ingredients: 1 pound Whole Chestnuts 1 cup finely chopped onion 3 cups finely chopped celery ¾ cup finely chopped parsley (optional) 1 package Mrs. Cubbison’s Seasoned Dressing 1 package Lipton’s...
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Low-Fiber Diet Linked to Increased Disease Risk
Did you know that eating more might help reduce your risk of obesity, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome? Eating more fiber, that is! While it’s well known that fiber can,...
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Smoking Accelerates Facial Skin Aging
Despite the well-documented and publicized health risks of lighting up, 19% of adults still smoke cigarettes. Even graphic television ads that portray the negative consequences of smoking don’t sway many...
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Should I Take a Probiotic?
By David H. Rahm, M.D. Q: I’ve been hearing so much positive press about probiotics, I’m wondering if I should take a probiotic daily in addition to my other...
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Strength & Balance Exercises Prevent Sports Injuries
There’s nothing worse than being injured while being active, as sports injuries are often difficult to treat and to recover from. So what can we do to prevent these injuries?...
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Anti-Aging Nutrition - What You Need to Know (INFOGRAPHIC)
Professional skin care products, treatments and nutritional supplements can help slow down the aging process. But what you EAT is just as important! Eat these foods to build, hydrate and...
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Benefits & Tips on How to Quit Smoking
An estimated 43.8 million people, 19% of all adults in the United States, smoke cigarettes. A frightening statistic, given the fact that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable...
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Zucchini & Tomato Soup
Download PDF of RecipeAbout 6-8 Servings Ingredients:6 small zucchini (1 pound, 2 ounces) trimmed2 tsp salt 1 large onion2 cloves of garlic1 red pepperOlive oil 32 Fl. oz chicken broth...
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Only 12% of Midlife Women Satisfied With Body Size
Women tend to be hypercritical about their appearance, especially when it comes to their bodies. Sure, being unhappy with body size is common across all ages and genders, but by...
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Healthy Guacamole Recipe
Ingredients:2 medium-sized ripe AvocadosJuice from 1 Lime3 to 4 Tablespoons Red Onion, chopped1 Serrano Chile, cleaned & chopped1 Ripe Tomato, chopped (for better flavor, use cherry tomatoes when in season)Handful...
