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Brain Foods

Try these mood-boosting foods, which have been linked to improving your mental health Did you know that approximately 20 percent of everything you eat goes straight to your brain?According to scores of scientific research, critical neurotransmitters and receptors are made when you eat specific nutrients and amino acids. For example, […]

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Spread the Word

Sample three healthy nut butters that are popular alternatives to peanut butter It’s a fact: Americans eat enough peanut butter each year to coat the floor of the Grand Canyon, according to the Texas Peanut Producers Board. But while everyone loves a PB&J sandwich occasionally, some consumers are opting for […]

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The Ube Obsession

Purple yams are all the rage right now, and they pack an even healthier punch than sweet potatoes. Here’s how to enjoy them Move over, sweet potatoes. A new yam is gaining popularity, and it’s loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. What’s more, it’s purple! Ubes, (a.k.a. purple yams), are […]

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Rest Up!

Improve your sleep hygiene with these tricks Want to get a better night’s rest? Try sleeping with your dog. While the idea may sound silly, there’s science to back it up: A study of 150 patients at the Mayo Clinic’s Center for Sleep Medicine found that people who slept with […]

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Speed Rounds

Two high-intensity workouts that you can sneak into the busiest of days Got 10 minutes? Then you’ve got time for a micro workout. New studies reveal that short, high-intensity bursts of exercise can produce many of the same benefits as longer sweat sessions. We asked two personal trainers with very […]

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It’s the Climb

Bouldering can improve your mind and body – and even your social life. It’s simple to get started There are few sports that work out your entire body, from your fingertips down to your toes. Bouldering – rope-free rock climbing in which climbs max out at about 15 feet – […]