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5 Reasons you SHOULD indulge over the holidays

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I’m no holiday food Scrooge, and you shouldn’t be one either. Some of the top seasonal splurges have pretty impressive health benefits. Science has rescued so-called “naughty” foods from the taboo list, and studies show that cocktail party favorites like olives and a cheese plate…

2-Minute tricks that beat stress

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The next time you’re having a bad day (or week or month) take heart: you can perk up your mood quickly and simply. According to experts, life circumstances account for only 10% of happiness. Half depends on your genetic “set point,” which is kind of like the weight your body bounces…

What to eat to beat the flu

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On my desk as I type this: a bottle of water, the latest issue of Prevention and an econo-sized bottle of Purell (that all visitors must use). I’m not taking any chances during this worrisome flu season, and neither should you. Our experts found that these super foods have a…

Lose weight without dieting

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Anyone who has eaten her way through a bad day knows the tricky relationship between food and emotions. Instead, try these tools (instead of a fork) to attack emotional angst. In the time it takes to forage for your favorite quick-fix food, you can take steps to break the cycle, beat stress,…

Did you eat too much candy? How to undo the damage

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If you gorged yourself on candy, the Halloween kind or otherwise, here's motivation (beyond burning off the calories) to get your butt to the gym the next day: A Washington University School of Medicine study found that exercise may protect your heart long after you step off the treadmill.…

4 Foods that help prevent wrinkles and make you look younger

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Sadly, subtle signs of aging can show up as early as your late 20s, but there are easy ways to keep your skin soft, radiant, and wrinkle free (no needles required). Me? I like to add skin-boosting foods to my diet because a) it’s cheaper than loading up on a zillion products, b) there…

4 Ways to prevent sugar from aging your skin

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It’s that time of year: Candy corn, chocolate kisses, and other sweet stuff starts cropping up around my office like mushrooms. If the promise of a slimmer waistline doesn’t keep me from grabbing a handful, my desire for smooth skin will.

Experts now believe that a lifetime…

8 Guilt-free comfort food swaps

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I love fall—and all the heartier food that comes with it. What I don’t love is all the fat and calories, and neither do my jeans. With these easy substitutions, I can still have my macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, and french fries and fit into my clothes too. Here’s how a few…

6 Surprising ways you’re sabotaging your workout

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You huff and puff your way through weekly cardio workouts, and after all that sweating you want to see results, not that same stubborn layer of flab around your middle, right? The irony is that if your pudge won’t budge, your workout might be to blame. Here’s what top trainers and…