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It happens to all of us once in a while- you have a really bad day and all you want to do is go home and sit on the couch with a giant tub of ice cream. In your mind, there is nothing…

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This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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Diabetes affects close to 250 million adults worldwide, and that number is expected to reach 400 million by 2025 – so chances are good that either you or someone you love is at a high risk for developing the illness.

No…

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According to a new study, women who have normal thyroxine levels may be at increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD). Thyroxine is one of the major hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.  When your doctor performs a basic thyroid test, T3 and…

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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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It has been said that classical music genius Mozart did not like to get out of bed and get his daily tasks started.

But his mother learned to remedy the situation by playing an incomplete scale on his piano. This would,…

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It could be the winter weather, work, kids, bills – anything! Whatever it is that has you feeling blue, you need to get happy. Experts say that when stress crops up frequently or lasts too long, it can have negative effects.…

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Earlier this week, 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment next to a bottle of sleeping pills. Police told CNN reporters that the death was probably an accident, but it has not yet been confirmed. The dangers associated with…

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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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Get Bach your sanity, serenity and sagacity this season…

It’s only a drop away…

Considering that we’re well into December and the holiday rush, you’ve likely got a pile-up of to-do’s, emotions, RSVPs and the ilk…

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It’s normal to feel run-down and tired every once and a while, but do you find yourself battling fatigue for what seems like weeks at a time? Something other than stress may be to blame - and everything from a nutritional…

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Ever feel unusually cheerful after hitting the gym or increasingly confident after finishing up laps at the track?  You’re not alone.  This state of happiness after exercise is known as “runner’s high,” and has been a point of interest for researchers…

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(ARA) - Stress can come from anywhere at anytime. It can stem from career anxiety, family tension or even the day-to-day pressure of trying to balance everything simultaneously. While stress is actually a natural reaction for everyone, when it persists, it can feel overwhelming and take a toll on our…

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You already know that having a high level of stress in your life is not beneficial. Not only does it make sticking with your diet harder but it also makes you more prone to illness as your immune system stops functioning as efficiently.

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