Health

Create Fat-Burning Gourmet Salads in Minutes

If you avoid salads at any cost, thinking they consist only of iceberg lettuce and a couple of slices of starchy tomato topped with some chemical and sugar-laden bottled dressing, you will be happy to…

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Should Physician-Assisted Suicide Be Legal?

Groundbreaking legislation legalizing physician-assisted suicide recently passed both branches of the Vermont State Congress. The bill, entitled, "The Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act,…

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Was Angelina Jolie ‘Medically Hexed?’

In this New York Times article, A-list actress Angelina Jolie bravely announced that she made the tough decision to undergo elective bilateral mastectomy after her doctors warned her that she has an 8…

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6 Feng Shui DON’Ts

Creating a harmonious and safe home that lifts your spirits and supports your highest aspirations will set the stage for you to go out into the world and soar! Take action on these six Feng Shui reco…

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Hot and Sweaty: Fitness for Fooling Around

It’s ok to skip your spin class this weekend and hit the bedroom: Sex counts as fitness. An intense makeout session will burn about 238 calories per half-hour. Undressing burns about eight. Giving ora…

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10+ Things You Never Knew About Sex, Health, & Longevity

Let's talk about sex, baby. Most of us would rather keep what we do between the sheets out of the public eye, but too much secrecy can do us a great disservice when it comes to health and satisfact…

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Can Flaxseeds Help Sensitive Skin?

Instead of treating sensitive skin topically, with lotions and creams, why not treat it from the inside out with diet? About half of the American population says they have sensitive skin, defined l…

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3 Costly Health Mistakes

During my quest for health, I tried many things that didn't work and made plenty of mistakes. Some of these missteps cost me time (not getting better), some cost me money and and some cost me both. Ma…

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What Do Your Teeth Say About Your Health? (Infographic)

It turns out that flossing might do more than just help prevent cavities. There is a strong link between the health of your teeth and certain health conditions. Check out the infographic below for mor…

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The Most Important Thing to Consider When Looking for a Place to Retire

As millions of baby boomers near retirement, the question that often bubbles to the surface is, “Where should I retire?” And, as it happens, there are quite a lot of people out there who are just w…

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