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Why Gratitude is Great for Your Health

6 Surprising Reasons Why Gratitude is Great for Your Health There are millions of reasons to feel grateful. Acknowledge them all, big and small, on Thanksgiving day and every day, and you just may put yourself on the…

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Cancer Fighting Foods

One of the top cancer experts breaks down cancer fighting foods in a quick video. Watch nutritionist Rachel Beller as she talks us through the best foods to fight disease. Take notes, students! Watch the video here (Skip to :44!)…

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Thought of the Day – “Enjoy…”

It's easy to get caught up in the race, more money, more stuff, more everything. But it's not the big things that matter, it's the small moments in between that make all the difference in our lives. Try to note…

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Benefits of Acupuncture

If you have ever been wary of trying acupuncture, let me tell you about my own experience. For most of my adult life, I have used acupuncture to resolve a variety of issues, from the effects of chemo to…

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HOT TIP: Eat Out or Cook at Home

Think it's easier to eat out than cook at home? Is it easier to lose all the extra weight you'll gain by letting someone else do the work? Ummm. No. HOT TIP: According to a Drexel University study, the…

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EWG’s “Rate Your Plate” is Here!

More than three years in the making, EWG’s Food Scores: Rate Your Plate, the most comprehensive food database available today, is ready to help guide you to healthier, greener and cleaner food choices. This easy-to-use online food database…

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4 of the Best Exercises You Can Do

If you’re not an athlete or serious exerciser — and want to work out for your health or to fit in your clothes better — the gym scene can be intimidating. Just having to walk by treadmills, stationary bikes, and…

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HOT TIP: Natural Anti-Inflammatory?

A common herb is a natural anti-inflammatory - that's a bonus. Just add it to dishes, smoothies or take a supplement (like me!). Find out more from one of our favorite health activists. Chronic low-grade inflammation has been linked…

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MNU Love List – Breast Cancer Awareness

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so here are some products we love - some that support the cause, and some that are just beautifully pink. 1. WOMEN’S UA HEATGEAR® ALPHA SPORTS BRA - We love this "She's a Fighter" sports bra from…

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Foods to Help Insomnia

We can all use a little help falling asleep sometimes, and for a few of us, that's just about every night. Insomnia's the best, right? Not. Try these suggestions from Shape Magazine the next time you need a dose of…