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Stress control can provide both mental and physical benefits. Try this simple, yet effective breathing technique the next time you need to unwind and clear your mind.

To begin, sit upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus on…

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According to a new survey, nearly 65% of American women report some sort of eating disorder.  The most common disorders are anorexia and bulimia.  Binge eating disorders receives less attention than anorexia or bulimia, but they are also viewed as a genuine health…

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By the age of 35, most adults smile or laugh only 15 times a day. Lighten up! Some studies have shown having a good sense of humor can add up to EIGHT years to your life!

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Have you ever noticed how people who laugh a lot tend to “glow”? There’s a reason for this! Laughing increases oxygen intake, therefore replenishing and invigorating cells. Other benefits to laughing include increased pain threshold, a better immune system, and decreased stress…

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If you have ever woken up only to feel like you never closed your eyes at all, then you know the feeling of wanting to crawl back under the covers and snuggle your head into your ever-so-soft pillow.

But, unfortunately,…

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Losing weight and maintaining a healthy heart are just two of the many reasons exercise is good for the body, but did you know regular exercise can improve your mental well-being too? Emotional benefits of exercise include reduced feelings of anxiety and depression,…

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Whether you need to clear your mind for a presentation at work or you just need a moment to relax, this breathing exercise is a great way to relieve stress and re-focus your thoughts. To begin, simply focus on your breathing. Close your…

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While “death” is not a word that many people most likely associate with food, that grim reality is one that has become quickly attached to women and disordered eating.

According to the National…

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In this ongoing series, writer Courtney Albon takes a look at what stress can become when it crosses the line and becomes an anxiety disorder. What does the condition look like? Who does it affect? How can it be treated? Check out…

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In this ongoing series, writer Courtney Albon takes a look at what stress can become when it crosses the line and becomes an anxiety disorder. What does the condition look like? Who does it affect? How can it be treated? Check…

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In this ongoing series, writer Courtney Albon takes a look at what stress can become when it crosses the line and becomes an anxiety disorder. What does the condition look like? Who does it affect? How can it be treated? Read…

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Meditation is a practice of deep concentration, and usually involves focus on one item or thought. It has been practiced in different countries for over 5,000 years, and is now becoming more popular in western culture as the benefits are better…

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Only two evenings ago, you were likely reveling in the midst of friends and families, champagne in hand, delicious food all around, and a celebratory mood in the air. Now, two days later, you find yourself packing up holiday decorations, dining…

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Did any of you catch this Tyra show a week or so ago (rhyming!)? It was fascinating! The two-episode production was called Tyra’s Bodyville and 10 women of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, different sizes and shapes were brought together for…

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Hip-hop is considered an important development in the history of music. This is because, for the first time [according to Wikipedia] non-tonal aspects of speech, its emphasis and lyricism, are the most identifiable aspects of vocalizations. Also, syncopation and abstract rhythms…

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