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7 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism

Looking to burn more calories? Look no further for solutions! While most of us tend to think our metabolism is too slow, you don’t need to spend hours on end working out. In fact, this article provides seven easy and healthy tips on how to...

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Full Moon May Reduce Sleep

[caption id="attachment_385" align="alignleft" width="288"] Courtesy of www.stargazing.net via Google Images.[/caption] A study done by the Psychiatric Hospital of the University of Basel in Switzerland investigated if full moons really do throw off human sleep cycles. The scientists used 33 healthy volunteers ranged from ages 20 to...

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Exercise Helps You Learn

[caption id="attachment_376" align="alignleft" width="196"] Courtesy of www.docakilah.wordpress.com via Google Images.[/caption] Two studies in Germany prove that working out the body while working out the brain truly does help you learn better. After analyzing the results of each study, it became apparent that the beneficial impact depended...

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Images Encourage Skin Cancer Exams

[caption id="attachment_373" align="alignright" width="210"] Courtesy of www.allure.com via Google Images.[/caption] They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but could it also inspire self-examination for skin cancer? It just might. A new study reported by WebMD found that people who saw pictures of skin cancer...

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Why You Should Drink More Coffee

[caption id="attachment_370" align="alignleft" width="294"] Courtesy of www.bubblews.com via Google Images.[/caption] Health.com reports that a recent study discovered that a cup of java is linked to positive emotions including happiness, calmness, pleasure, friendship, satisfaction, affection, and kindness. Coffee beans actually contain antioxidants and may cut down your...

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Make Your Diet Headache Proof

[caption id="attachment_361" align="alignright" width="288"] Courtesy of www.reachingutopia.com via Google Images.[/caption] Tired of those daily headaches? If so, making a few changes to your diet may be all you need. Be sure to stay away from tyramine, which is found in aged foods and drinks like dried...

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Lower Risk of Dementia with Iron-Rich Foods

[caption id="attachment_353" align="alignleft" width="280"] Courtesy of www.sodahead.com via Google Images.[/caption] A study published in the journal Neurology, reports that low iron levels in the blood and anemia could be linked to an increased risk for dementia. The study took place over 11 years and required the...

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The Causes of High Cholesterol

[caption id="attachment_336" align="alignright" width="255"] Courtesy of www.cholesteroladvice.net via Google Images.[/caption] About 100 million Americans have high cholesterol. Although there are a variety of sources, the more common causes are discussed in this article. Two of the biggest factors are your family history and what you eat....

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The Great Risks of Belly Flopping

[caption id="attachment_330" align="alignright" width="270"] Courtesy of via www.rivergrandrapids.com Google Images.[/caption] We all know that feeling of breaking the water’s surface only to feel an intense sting on our stomach moments later. Then, when we emerge from the water, we see the huge red mark on our...

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