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Keep Your Chin Up!
A little optimism can go a long way, whether it's in a job interview, on the playing field or elsewhere. In fact, evidence suggests optimism also may be a powerful health aid, specifically in terms of helping women live longer. A records review of more than 70,000...
Standing vs. Sitting: Which Is Best?
Standing vs. Sitting: Which Is Best One of the new trends in office design is the standing desk. The goal of these standing desks is to get people to sit less. Some authors have gone so far as to equate sitting to smoking (Buckley, et al., 2015). While I don't think I...
What is the primary cause of sleep disruption for American adults?
Answer: Snoring is the primary cause of sleep disruption for approximately 90 million American adults; 37 million on a regular basis. Source: 25 random facts about sleep
How to wake up earlier—with minimal misery
For so many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than sleeping in. You get up when your body wants. You can ease into your morning. You don’t have massive under-eye circles. It’s all pretty awesome. Waking up early, on the other hand, is the pits. Only a few magic...
7 of the Healthiest Carbs You Can Eat
For a few decades now, carbohydrates have been considered by many to be the be-all-end-all of worst types of foods to eat. But, not so fast; carbs are an essential building block of a healthy diet. Sure, you can technically survive without carbs, because your body...
Myth or Fact: If you cut down on your food intake, you’ll shrink your stomach
Answer: Myth. Once you are an adult, your stomach pretty much remains the same size -- unless you have surgery to intentionally make it smaller. Eating less won't shrink your stomach, but it can help to reset your "appetite thermostat" so you won't feel as hungry,...
What does your body and your car have in common?
Both your car and your body benefit greatly from regular maintenance care. Oil changes, tire realignments, and check ups when you start to notice small problems with your car will keep it in the best condition and help it last longer. The same thing goes with your...
The Best Way to De-stress, According to Your Astrological Sign
Feeling a bit frazzled these days? You’re not alone—with the holidays and many of us still brokering a post-election detente with family and friends, we’re all probably feeling an uptick of stress. Thankfully, your astrological sign can tell you exactly how you should...
The Best Holiday Gift for Every Zodiac Sign
You know your BFF better than anyone—from her fitness fashion tribe to her fave healthy cocktail. But how, every year, do you somehow end up scratching your head when the holidays come around? Gift-giving isn’t as easy as it seems—especially if you’re making a list...
How much weight does the average person gain between Thanksgiving and New Year’s?
The average person consumes an extra 600 calories a day between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, packing on about six extra pounds by the time the ball drops.