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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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22 Best Amazon Prime Day Makeup and Fashion Deals
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and we found the best beauty and fashion deals for you to splurge on! From hydrating anti-aging oils, lipsticks, highlighters, foundation, and shimmery eyeshadows. Summer is the perfect time to update your skin-care routine and your go-to makeup products. Your beach, BBQ, and wedding attire will also be covered…
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Diabetes Drug May Help People Who Are Obese Lose Weight
If you’re struggling to lose weight, help may be coming in an unexpected form: An insulin-regulating drug that contains a compound that mimics a hunger-regulating hormone has the unintended side effect of weight loss, according to a new study. Ozempic, an injectable drug approved as a once-weekly supplement to diet and exercise for improving glycemic…
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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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Landscaping Ideas to Make Your Front Yard Fabulous
A striking, well-manicured front yard helps to frame the exterior of your home while hinting at the design surprises within the interior. In fact, a well thought out home façade can elevate a property’s sense of presence in its neighborhood — and in real estate terms, first impressions really do count. Whether you own a…
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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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Ditch Refined Sugars With These Sweet and Salty Chocolate Coconut and Sea Salt Bars
Make your own delicious coconut and dark chocolate treats at home with this refined-sugar-free snack that will perk your afternoons up in just the right way. You can even sprinkle these chocolate-coated bars with desiccated coconut before refrigerating, if you like. And what’s more, they store in an airtight container in the fridge for up…
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How Do You Get That Sour Smell Out of Towels?
We all love the fresh smell of clean laundry when it comes out of the dryer — it’s like taking in a breath of crisp spring air. But when it comes to towels, after some time, things can get a bit… funky. We know that the last thing you want to do is throw away…