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Mindful Exercise: How Working Out Boosts Your Brain Power

Sean Boulger
June 26, 2013
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
If you've ever felt yourself nodding off at work or school, turns out a little bit of exercise might be better than a shot of caffeine. Recent studies have shown that exercise significantly promotes cognitive a...
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15 Shocking Facts About Sugar

Sean Boulger
June 26, 2013
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It's no secret that the average American diet is pretty high in sugar. Health professionals have been urging the public to cut back on sweets for a while now, but new studies are suggesting that we live longer,...
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Common Food Packaging Chemical BPA Could Be Banned Due to Health Risks

Sean O'Connor
June 11, 2013
Article, Consumer, General Consumer
Chips and soda on the road? Who isn't a fan? While processed junk food doesn't make the healthiest snack, there's a bigger health issue at hand. It turns out one of the most common food additives used in food a...
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New Study Shows Regular Sunscreen Use Decreases Signs of Aging

Leah
June 6, 2013
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
Summer's here, and with it comes beach days, outdoor barbecues, and a whole lot of exposed skin. We all know that using sunscreen can decrease your risk of cancer by blocking the UV rays that cause melanoma and...
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4 Easy Habits to Reduce Your Risk of Long-Term Health Problems

Sean Boulger
June 5, 2013
Article, Featured, Lifestyle
Personal hygiene and health are closely related. Small daily habits can make a huge difference in your long-term health and you'll save time, money and avoid extra trips to the doctor when you're older. The ...
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Should We Eat Bugs Instead of Burgers?

Sean Boulger
May 31, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Lifestyle
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Everyone loves to eat healthy... but have you considered that bugs might be the next health food craze? The UN says insects might be worth adding to the food chain. With the population expected to hit nine b...
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5 Surprising Foods To Boost Your Energy Naturally

Leah
May 24, 2013
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
Feeling sleepy? Put down that Red Bull! We all need a jolt of motivation from time to time, but most mass-produced, energy-boosting substances can be harmful to the body... even your precious Venti Americano co...
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Bacon Causes Cancer? Why You Shouldn’t Believe Everything You Read Online

Miranda Perry
May 23, 2013
Article, Culture, Featured, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs
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Do you love bacon? Well, that's like asking if your heart's beating. Of course you do! Who doesn't? But is there a darker side to your favorite pork treat? Is bacon killing you? That's the latest health s...
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How to Re-Set Your Sleep Schedule and Get the Rest You Need

Sean Boulger
May 13, 2013
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
Insomnia and other sleep disorders are becoming more and more common. As life gets busier, it can become tough to keep a relatively normal sleep schedule. Many people can't fall asleep until very late at night ...
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Sit Up Straight! Why You Need to Improve Your Posture

Leah
May 10, 2013
Article, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
If you work at a desk all day, you're no stranger to poor posture and back pain. Sitting for hours at a time, especially if you need to stare at a computer, usually means that you find yourself with shoulders s...
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7 So-Called Health Foods to Avoid at All Costs

Leah
May 6, 2013
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Whether it's antioxidant supplements or risky juice fasts, it seems there's a new health food craze every other week. Ads and the media constantly tout the benefits of diet must-haves like vegetable oil and ene...
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Smart Shopper Health: 3 Simple & Cheap Ways to Relieve Spring Allergies

Leah
April 20, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
If you're an allergy sufferer, you probably don't fear anything as much as the end of winter. Because we all know what's next: Flowers. Pollen. Puppies. Leafblowers. Spring is a magical season, but for those wh...
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E-Cigarettes 101: Why Today’s Smokers are Going Digital

Sean O'Connor
April 15, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
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E-cigarettes are touted as the healthy alternative to smoking. They don't have many of the carcinogens regular cigarettes have, don't stain teeth, don't cause bad breath or smell, and they don't have the social...
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Why You Don’t Really Need Antioxidants

Sean Boulger
April 8, 2013
Article, General Consumer, Health and Fitness Programs, Lifestyle
So you want to make sure you're eating the healthiest foods possible. You're certainly not alone. We all want to feed our bodies the foods that they truly need, but sometimes these can be tough waters to naviga...
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