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How Healthy Is Your Heart?

If you don’t know, it’s time to find out. Fact is, you may be at greater risk than you think. Take a minute to learn a few surprising truths. Think of it as an early holiday gift to your special someone—and yourself. View Full Post

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The Garden of Youth: 3 Plants that Turn Back the Clock

You’ve probably heard of the Fountain of Youth, a legendary spring that makes you young again when you drink from its waters. Unfortunately, no one’s found it yet—but Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham has found something almost as good: the garden of youth. Kilham recently teamed up with Mehmet Oz, MD, to share the plants you can eat to add years to your life. View Full Post

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My Advice to Jessica Simpson on Pregnancy Weight Gain

Hello, my name is Nicole, and I’m a recovering over-indulger. (Everyone say, “Hi Nicole!”) I’m also pregnant with my second child. When I found out I was pregnant with my first child, I was overwhelmed with joy. Shamefully, part of that joy was excitement about “eating for two.” As much fun as that was, it came at a price: I gained 60 pounds, had a 9-pound baby and was stuck with an extra 30 pounds of “baby weight” long after delivery. And I’m not alone. Singer, mogul and new mom Jessica Simpson confessed that she over-indulged and gained more than 40 pounds (some speculate that it was actually 50 or 60 pounds) during her first pregnancy. As rumors swirl in cyberspace about her being pregnant again, I wonder if she’ll do things differently the second time around. I certainly did! View Full Post

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The Major Health Risk You Take Every Day

Most people think smoking is the worst thing they can possibly do for their health. But in reality, perhaps the worst thing of all is something most of us do every day: sit. We sit when we drive, work, eat, use the computer, watch TV and read. In fact, before you read any further, you should probably stand up. It turns out that the more time you stay planted on your rear, the less time you’re destined to live on this planet. View Full Post

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Do You Need to Go on a Social Media Diet?

Do you love Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media so much that you feel anxious if you don't check your news feed throughout the day for Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) on something important? You know -- that picture of your sister's cat stretched across the piano keyboard? View Full Post