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L-theanine
Job pressures, family responsibilities, financial pressures, traffic, and time management are just a few of the stressors most of us face on a daily basis. Prescriptions for drugs that are supposed to
Does Exercise Increase or Decrease Hunger?
From building muscle to burning calories to keeping your heart strong, exercise affects your body in many ways. Exercise — especially long and intense exercise — can even change how your body re
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Posturing for Success
You take a final look in the mirror before leaving for your morning jog. Rounded shoulders droop back at you. You ask, \"Why? You always sat up straight when told, remained physically active, and even
Meatless Monday: 10 Beautiful Beet Recipes
Sweet, burgundy beets can make any recipe beautiful.Valentine’s Day may be over, but we can still enjoy romantic red foods. Perhaps the reddest food of all, beets are savoury enough for pasta and swee
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
Pretty Party Feet
Pretty up your feet with a pedicure before the big party. Don\'t have time to hit the salon? Give yourself a relaxing do-it-yourself pedicure at home.Warm woollies help keep our toes warm–and hidden–in
6 Ways to Lose Weight and Enjoy the Holidays
Food is a natural part of so many of our holiday festivities as we exchange tins filled with cookies and fudge, load up the dinner table with comfort foods and toast the New Year with bubbles. I
Holy Traffic Jam!
Your six-year-old dawdled all morning and now youre stuck in traffic, late for an important meeting. Your heart pumps, your adrenals churn out that stress-induced villain, cortisol, aided by that dou
Has Green Come Clean?
When \"eco-friendliness\" began stuffing shelves, alive told readers about greenwashing, a marketing trend where corporations were greening up merely by saying so.Two years ago when “eco-friendliness” b
Cosmetic Caution
Did you know that the cosmetics you use could also be putting your health at risk? Unfortunately, many toxic chemicals can be found in beauty products.They add a healthy hue to your cheeks, a sun-kiss
Give Dry Skin the Brush Off
Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough, I was starting to feel like an armadillo. I was advised that a dry brushing treatment was just what I needed.Mid-winter and my skin felt so dry and rough,
7 Non-Scale Fitness Goals That Go Beyond Weight Loss
According to the CDC National Health Survey, about half of all Americans try to lose weight at some point during a given year, making it one of the most common goals. This endeavor can be a heal
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Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Not all bugs are bad, and good bugs eat bad bugs. Getting to know the bugs in your garden will help you identify the good guys from the bad guys.Not all bugs are bad, and good bugs eat bad bugs. Getti
Should You Try Stoplight Foods For Weight Loss?
There are many ways you might decide what to eat when you’re trying to lose weight: You could read nutrition labels and count calories, follow a points system, or stick to a diet that tells you
Wildlife Wednesday: Bongo
No, were not talking about the drums - were talking about the masked antelope that roams Africas forests. On this Wildlife Wednesday, we learn about the bongo.No, we’re not talking about the drums—
5 Dieting Pitfalls to Avoid if You Want to Lose Weight
The new year is a great time to check-in with your goals and set new ones, but it’s important to remember you can make small changes to improve healthy habits, create (and reassess) goals any ti
Planned Obsolescence
There’s no denying that Australians love their stuff—after all, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, each one of us threw out an average of 2100 kg of stuff in 2007. Unfortunately, a sign
Is a Faster Walking Pace the Key to Anti-Aging?
Walking has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, boost mood and help with weight loss. However, if you’re looking to increase longevity, it turns out walking speed matters
Thinking Bee
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NutriSystem Diet: : What You Need to Know
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5 Signs You’re Eating Too Little For Weight Loss
If you’re trying to lose weight, it seems to make sense to cut as many calories from your diet as possible. Unfortunately, it’s possible to eat too little, which not only makes it harder for you
Sun-Kissed Skin
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DIY Bar Soap
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Could Intermittent Fasting Actually Help You Live Longer?
Over the past couple years, intermittent fasting has gained significant attention for its potential role in weight loss, but recent research suggests there may be far more benefits to the strate
More Than Minerals
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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
Weight-Loss Strategies That Work While You Sleep
So many weight-loss strategies require focus and attention, like eating right and moving often. But what if a few of them could be set on automatic, including when you sleep? Although you can’t
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Wildlife Wednesday: Bongo
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It’s no secret losing weight in a healthy way takes time: Experts agree it’s safe to shed 1–2 pounds per week. However, if the scale just won’t budge, don’t be discouraged — there are strategies