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Untangling the Yo-Yo
In our age of quick fixes and instant solutions, crash weight-loss plans and fad diets seem almost mandatory. Who wants to wait weeks to see results when magazine covers promise that we can melt fat o
Tame the Barbarians
Is your face paying the price for the daily shave? Men, a few simple shaving tips and some moisture-restoring essential oils can give you a baby-smooth face.Whether you are making a fashion statement,
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Kitchen Corner: Dos and Don'ts for Specialized Diets
Vegan, paleo, and celiac, oh my! Planning a dinner party can quickly turn into an ingredient minefield. This handy guide takes the stress out of entertaining.Having folks over for dinner is a fantasti
Healthy Hair
Hair is essentially protein, so be sure that you\'re getting an adequate supply. Look to legumes like beans, peas, lentils, and fermented soybean products for nutrient-rich vegetarian protein sources,
Noise Pollution
We all know about the dangers of environmental pollution—but what about noise pollution? Noise caused by construction, traffic, trains, and airplanes can negatively impact our health. Read on to find
Do Late Workouts Really Mess With Sleep?
Sleep and exercise have a mutually beneficial relationship.
Exercise, for example, tends to help you sleep better. “If you exercise at any point during the day, it’s going to improve your sleep
Welcoming Home Fido and Fluffy
Spring may bring flowers, but it may also bring litters of puppies and kittens. If you are looking for a companion pet, spring is a good time to find a puppy or kitten at your local animal shelter. He
Ways to Simplify Your Diet For a Performance Boost
Athletes are inundated with information on how to train and recover; they don’t need the added pressure of dietary information overload. Food choices affect performance, but too often we get cau
Wildlife Wednesday: Cuban Crocodile
On this Wildlife Wednesday, were learning about the Cuban crocodile. Warning: they jump.They’re snarky, long-lived, and unusually well adapted for a stroll on land. On this Wildlife Wednesday, let’s
Is Lectin-free the New Gluten-free?
\"\"Grains and beans are high in lectins, until they\'re properly cooked. syolacan/Getty ImagesThree-time Grammy winning a
Vegan Comfort Foods
Winter\'s chill can leave us craving warm, high-carbohydrate meals. Despite temporarily easing our weather-related woes, these comfort foods can leave us feeling bloated and sluggish. The following veg
Iridology
Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Do you see eye to eye with your doctor? If he or she practises iridology, you may.Practitioners of iridology may use i
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You Can Lose Weight By Exercise Alone (But It’s Not Easy)
To lose fat, you have to consistently use more calories than you take in. Typically, the best way to do this is to cut calories from your diet instead of relying on exercise alone to do the tric
14 Sneaky Offenders That Cause Weight Fluctuations
Stepping on the scale can be a stressful experience when you’re trying to lose weight (or even just maintain your weight). Every little up and down can feel like it makes a big difference.
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9 Habits to Supercharge Weight Loss the Right Way
Right now, advertisements for fad diets are everywhere, promising quick results if you overhaul your diet and take drastic action for a few weeks. Real talk: It’s a trap. Shed pounds too quickly
7 Hot Weather Weight-Loss Hacks, According to an RD
Often, the search for weight-loss hacks begins right before summer arrives in anticipation of beach season. But warm weather months are also the perfect time to get started or revamp your weight
How the Paleo Diet Works
\"\"Grilled sirloin and vegetable kabobs doesn\'t seem much like diet food. But if you\'re on the Paleo Diet, it\'s common fa
What to Do When You Blow Your Calorie Budget
Lasting change starts with small, sustainable habits, like sipping on water throughout the day, cooking more at home, and moving your body regularly. Still, you’re only human, and it’s natural s
Man Up
Not long ago men who gave their appearance more than cursory consideration were considered sissies. But now real men are taking a second look at skin care.Not long ago men who gave their appearance mo
Weight Watchers: What You Need to Know
\"\"The Weight Watchers Diet helps people set realistic expectations by assigning points to all sorts of foods, including
Golden Rules
Beauty is not to be put down with the proviso being that the body is nourished and cared for. To many people, caring for the skin, hair, and nails comes naturally, but if you haven\'t set up a simple l
Welcoming Home Fido and Fluffy
Spring may bring flowers, but it may also bring litters of puppies and kittens. If you are looking for a companion pet, spring is a good time to find a puppy or kitten at your local animal shelter. He
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This Small Tweak Can Offer a Big Boost to Workout Motivation
These days, most people have heard of body positivity, especially anyone interested in health and wellness. There are even body-positive gyms and workouts cropping up worldwide, which offer safe
4 Steps to Prepare Your Skin for the Fall
How do you prepare your skin for the cold weather? With these 4 steps, of course!There’s no sense denying it—winter is just around the corner! If you’re not careful, with the chilly weather comes chap
5 Popular Weight-Loss Plans, Ranked By RDs
When you’re trying to slim down for good, it’s essential to choose an eating plan you can see yourself following for life. To help you find the right fit, we asked registered dietitians to break
Staying Smart 5
Emerging studies suggest that we can boost our brain power by eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Add curries and green tea, along with omega-3 sourc
Special K Diet: What You Need to Know
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Kitchen Corner: Tummy Tamers
Tummy trouble strikes us all, often at the worst times. Luckily, a few remedies to soothe those angry innards are sneakily hiding in your kitchen.Gas, bloating, heartburn, plus a few unmentionables ..
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Now Is The Perfect Time to Start a Mobility Practice
Whether you foam roll during workout warmups or do neck circles whenever you feel a bit of extra tightness, you likely already do some mobility work. But most people don’t make mobility exercise
5 Surprising Holiday Diet Busters
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine found participants started gaining weight in October and continued seeing incremental gains in their weight through the New Year. The ac
Better Gut Health Could Reduce Belly Fat, Says Science
If you’ve been hearing talk about gut health lately, it’s for good reason — experts know it plays an important role in overall health. Previous research shows the bacteria and other microbes liv
How to Trade in Dieting For Healthy Behavior Changes That Last
The notion that diets don’t work (for better health, weight loss, etc.) is becoming increasingly popular, and for that, I am grateful. However, diets and diet culture are still everywhere, usual