The flu season started early this year, with more influenza activity through November than any other November since 2009, the year of the H1N1 flu pandemic. As of November 23, flu activity has appeared in all 50 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This common yet dangerous virus is different […]
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“Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” – Bruce Lee
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We believe that pleasure and orgasms are a lifelong journey – and such an inspiring territory to explore – whether you’re multi-orgasmic or are just starting to learn what your body is capable of. If you’ve never had an orgasm, or if they’ve been hard to come by, don’t worry. Absolutely nothing is wrong with
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First, some perspective: If we menstruate, it is likely that about half our lives will happen post-menopause. Long time, right? Of course this interval will vary depending on our overall health, genetics (our age at menopause is likely to be similar to our mothers’ and grandmothers’), and many other factors. But the average female lifespan
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November is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and since this is the most common cancer diagnosis for American women, we’d like to discuss ways to be proactive about prevention while improving overall wellness. Though it’s common to have the fear of developing breast cancer — with little hope beyond surgery and chemo — there is a lot of
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If your mind is racing trying to finish your work, and you’re thinking of what you need to grab on the way home for dinner, and making sure you made that phone call, and and and…You need a breather. Literally. Try one of these breathing techniques to reduce stress without leaving your desk. The first
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What’s the best time to exercise? When you can fit it in—even if that’s right before bed. You may have heard that exercising at night can make it harder to fall asleep, but that claim doesn’t add up: According to the National Sleep Foundation, a study of 1,000 people found that there were no significant
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So, you took the leap and signed up for a weight loss program. You’re excited to lose weight, feel better and get healthy. But once you get started, it’s a whole different story. While you may feel like you’re doing everything to a T, the scale is stuck and you can’t figure out why. There
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Root vegetables are the edible parts of plants that grow underground, but these super-nutritious, health foods are finding their way into the spotlight and onto the plates of healthy eaters. Carrots are the most familiar root vegetable—we eat the long, orange bottoms, not the leafy tops. These six other roots are, like carrots, rich in
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It’s officially autumn. And aside from cooler temps and shorter days, with fall comes a healthy harvest of tasty and nutritious produce. From root veggies to fabulous fall fruits, there are plenty of delicious options to fall for this season. Here are our top 6 fall produce picks: start incorporating them into your diet today.
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