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Ease Constipation and Indigestion With This 2-Minute Stomach Massage
This tummy-soothing massage for stomach aches will ease your pain, whether you’re suffering from a case of indigestion or constipation. Plus, it may actually improve your digestion in the future. Before you go blaming your tummy troubles on eating too quickly, consider whether you’re feeling extra stressed. Maybe you have a big presentation coming up…
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Paul McCartney Says This Simple Eye Exercise Keeps Him From Needing Glasses at Age 78
Most people believe that dwindling eyesight is just a fact of life that we all have to deal with as we age. But at 78, Paul McCartney doesn’t have to worry about putting on a pair of glasses to read a book or wave to a fan in the crowd at one of his concerts…
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Time for a Spa Day: Frequent Sauna Visits Linked to Overall-Health Benefits, Study Says
The health benefits of saunas have long been overshadowed by the simple pleasure and relaxation that these heated rooms bring to people. But researchers just released a new report about sauna health benefits, and it turns out that this steam oasis may be even better for us than we ever imagined. We think this is…
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This Small Change Will Make the Mediterranean Diet Even Better for Your Heart and Waistline
When it comes to positive lifestyle changes, the Mediterranean diet has long reigned supreme as one of the best food plans for people looking to improve their health. Now, scientists say they’ve discovered an updated version of this beloved diet that leads to even better outcomes than the traditional one. What Is the Mediterranean Diet?…
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Kava Tea Is the Perfect Bedtime Brew to Help You Wind Down
What’s your go-to beverage before bed? Is it chamomile tea? A glass of wine? Warm milk? If those stress-reducing drinks still leave you tossing and turning, let us introduce you to kava, the ultimate snooze-inducing sip. Kava is a small shrub that grows in the Pacific islands, where the inhabitants have a long history of…
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How Often You Should Really Be Brushing Your Teeth — And How It Can Help Your Heart
We all know that it’s important to brush our teeth every day to keep things like cavities and root canals at bay. According to a new study, though, it’s not just our chompers and gums that get a boost from this daily habit. You might think you take perfect care of your teeth, but research…
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Writing About Past Failures Can Help Reduce Stress, Study Suggests
Let’s face it: No one likes to think too much about past failures. Although none of us are immune to setbacks, they can still be embarrassing and discouraging. On top of bringing back negative memories, you would think focusing on old mistakes would bring more stressful thoughts into our already-stressful lives. But a recent study…
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Feeling Anxious or Panicked? Eating This Sweet Treat Could Lessen Your Symptoms Instantly
Ever feel overwhelmed with anxiety and like your heart is beating right out of your chest? You may be having a panic attack. Over one in 10 Americans suffer from at least one panic attack a year, and around 2.7 percent of all Americans — roughly six million people — have panic disorders. While there…
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This Fiber Can Help with Weight Loss, Improve Heart Health, and Lower Diabetes Risk
When it comes to fiber, you’ve probably heard that it’s incredibly important for your digestion and cardiovascular systems. However, while it’s is often treated as a single entity (your doctor has probably told you to just “get enough fiber”), there are actually many different kinds out there, and some are better than others when it…
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7 Percent of Americans Say They Floss With Their Hair
We’ve all dealt with the annoyance of a popcorn kernel wedged in our gums. But how do you free whatever’s trapped between your teeth when you don’t have floss? According to a new survey, Americans are willing to admit to putting a lot of unorthodox things — including hair — in their mouth to remove…