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This 10-Minute Meditation Gave Me More Energy and Better Sleep
It’s 2 o’clock, you’ve just finished lunch, and now your energy is starting to tank. You want to reach for that second (or third?) cup of coffee, but something tells you there must be another way. We get it — and there is! While many are exploring the myriad benefits of meditation, one of the…
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5 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure and Heart Attack Risk by 60%
Trimming as little as 15 points off your blood pressure can cut your heart attack risk by 60 percent. And it’s easy! Here are five simple tips. Dip into guacamole. A medium avocado packs 1,000 mg. of potassium — a mineral that relaxes and opens arteries, so your heart can pump blood more easily to…
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4 Ways to Stop Worrying About the Future
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) causing anxiety among all of us, the uncertainty about what’s to come is weighing heavy. Simply fretting about the future is a weight on our shoulders — but there are ways to lighten this “anticipatory anxiety,” promises Alice Boyes, PhD, author of The Healthy Mind Toolkit. “The small actions we take…
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How to Cope With Uncertainty — Because There Are Too Many ‘Unknowns’ in Life
If you’ve ever been scared about what the future state of your health or economic situation could be, you’re in good company. The American Psychological Association’s (APA) most recent survey on stress in America determined that financial and health-related uncertainty are at the forefront of our worries. As we grow older, not knowing what will…
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Auditioning for ‘Survivor,’ Getting My First Brazilian Wax, and Other Ways I Learned to Laugh in My 50s
Concluding which of the 52 escapades on my “unbucket list” proved most awkward or frightening is still a toss-up. Perhaps it was my baring it all at a nude beach, while I questioned if the helicopter flying overhead might be taking aerial — or maybe areola? — photos. Amidst my terror, I managed a snicker…
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Lower Your Cholesterol and Boost Your Health With This Superfood Oil
When it comes to the kitchen, there are a few pantry staples you simply can’t do without flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and oil. For a long time, olive has proved the oil of choice, but in recent years, many new plant-derived oils have gained popularity in the market. Versatile and delicious, grapeseed oil is cementing itself…
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This Surprising Drink Could Help Lower Your Blood Sugar
Lately, it seems dairy milk is the culprit for any and every ailment. All sorts of ads want us to switch to alternative milks, like almond or oat, instead of drinking cow’s milk. But all the bad press might not be warranted. It turns out that regular old cow’s milk could actually help lower blood…
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Lower Cholesterol, Reduce Arthritis Symptoms, and Boost Your Brain With Niacin
As we get older, it becomes increasingly important for us to make choices that are good for our overall health. Things like our heart, joint, and brain function seem to take the center stage. Luckily, niacin benefits all three! Here, we share how more of this key nutrient can give your body the boost it…
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Making This Common Mistake While Brushing Could Be Damaging Your Teeth and Gums
When it comes to your dental health, you’re probably taking into account all of the usual recommendations: You’re brushing your teeth twice a day, flossing, and staying away from any food or drinks that may be too harsh on your teeth and gums. But did you know that there’s something that even some of the…
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3 Simple Ways to Prevent Headaches in the New Year
As you rush to complete to-do’s for the new year, your head feels like a tea kettle, building up painful pressure. “Everything about the holidays sets us up for headaches, from increased travel to changes in what we eat and drink,” says Dawn Buse, PhD, clinical professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of…