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The Perfect Fitness Plan for Every Mindset

The Perfect Fitness Plan for Every Mindset

Whether you prefer structure or spontaneity, understanding your tendencies can help you stick with exercise. We’re all different in how we approach planning, including when it comes to fitness. Some of us are more comfortable knowing we have a well-structured routine, some of us prefer a free-form approach and others mix it up – with […]

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Drink 1 to 3 Extra Cups Of Water A Day For A Healthier Diet

Drink 1 to 3 Extra Cups Of Water A Day For A Healthier Diet

Water is a go-to beverage for those trying to lose or maintain weight, but it may also provide additional dietary benefits, according to a new body of research from the University of Illinois. The new study, published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, reveals the amount of calories, sodium, sugar, and cholesterol people can cut by drinking […]

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This Might Be Why Your Hands Are Always Cold

This Might Be Why Your Hands Are Always Cold

To say my body doesn’t do well in the cold is an understatement. When the temperature drops, my fingers freeze, and often turn deep red, followed by white. On especially exciting days, they’ll look a little blue. “Cold hands, warm heart,” my mom used to tell me. Growing up in sunny Southern California, this rarely happened—mostly just on ski […]

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Race May Affect Risk for Dementia

Race May Affect Risk for Dementia

MONDAY, Feb. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Dementia rates can vary significantly among Americans of different racial and ethnic groups, even if they’re in the same region of the country, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data on more than 274,000 people from six racial and ethnic groups in Northern California who were members of […]

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