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How Bad Body Image Interferes With Intimacy

Intimacy. In a romantic relationship, it is a sacred bond that requires openness and vulnerability. It requires the courage to express the deepest parts of yourself, knowing that you can truly trust t…

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Could Extra Weight Help You Live Longer?

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control found that being a little overweight (not obese) seems to be associated with about a six percent lower risk of premature death. Predictably, there are…

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Is Vitamin D Affecting Your Health?

A recent CDC report indicated that one-third of Americans aren’t getting enough of the vitamin. One quarter were at risk of vitamin D “inadequacy” (levels between 30 and 49) and 8 percent were at ri…

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Osteoarthritis Risk Factors

Osteoarthritis isn't inevitable as you age! If you identify and work to eliminate the preventable risk factors early, you have a chance to live arthritis-free. Watch this to find out more.…

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6 Ways Fitness Makes You Successful

By Andrew Heffernan, Experience Life It’s 8:25 p.m. and you’re working late. Again. The boss has gone home, along with most of your coworkers. But not you: you’re still chained to your desk, and …

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Healthy Goal Setting

by Michael Jones, WHE, CMT, Co-Editor of Holistic Nutrition on Allthingshealing.com Editor's Note from Michael Jones: Being healthy doesn't have to be so difficult. Simply focus on one aspect of yo…

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The Obesity Epidemic: What Your BMI Means

One third of Americans are classified as obese—and the number is growing. Let's get some insight into this expanding epidemic.…

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The Science of Appetite & Overeating (Video)

By Trace Dominguez, Discovery Channel Food is amazing. It's delicious and helps keep us alive. It's the fuel that keeps our human bodies going, but it can also be dangerous and destructive to…

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Calorie Consumption of European Countries (Infographic)

While the U.S. is well-known as a country with an obesity epidemic, you might not know that many European countries are also increasingly struggling with the problem of obesity. The World Health …

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9 Healthy, High-Calorie Foods

By DivineCaroline Just because a food is healthy doesn’t mean it’s not fattening. In fact, some of the most nutritious foods come with serious calorie counts—with good reason. Considering calorie…

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