Perhaps it's time to reconsider the cucumber, as regular consumption of cucumbers can have some surprising health benefits, including improved hydration, better digestion, weight loss, and a healthier heart.
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Between work, the school run, after-school or after-work activities, and family obligations, there just wasn't enough time to roll out your mat to get into your yoga poses. What happens when you give up yoga?
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Is coffee the only thing you ever have for breakfast? What happens if you do chug coffee on an empty stomach?
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Detox tea is one of many products often promoted on social media, and the way it's advertised might make it seem like a great idea. But is it?
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As the number of vegan-curious eaters interested in switching to a vegan or plant-based diet increases, so, too, do the menu options. There are plenty of options, including these plant-based breakfast treats you may be enjoying in 2020.
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Is choosing to drink green tea every day all it's cracked up to be? Turns out that it might just be one of the best things you can do for your health.
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Cleaning behind our ears is something we don't do often enough. While it may not exactly be difficult to reach, its position makes it easy to ignore. What happens, then, if we simply forget about the backs of our ears?
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When we see the word 'hypnosis,' many of us might think about people with swinging pocket watches and pendulums. And it would be fair for you to ask how someone who appears completely into the idea of mind control might be able to support a weight loss program.
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Since we pay for the conveniences associated with an urban lifestyle by working in an office, it seems we're doomed to sitting eight hours a day or longer — unless we try standing at our desks instead. Are standing desks, though, really beneficial?
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You've been working out like a fiend, watched every bit of food that you've eaten, and skipped treats, all in the name of getting into your favorite outfit. It used to fit like a glove, but now... even after you've skipped meals, you feel full, and what is with that pooch?
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It's after the holidays and you've just spent your break indulging in a bit more than you would like, so you probably feel a detox is in order. You may find that one of the quickest ways to do this (at least where social media influencers are concerned) is to use a detox tea.
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Although the Mayo Clinic is still in the midst of a wider study to determine whether what they call a 'squat assist device' actually works to improve one's ability to poop, other doctors have come out to say that they've seen proof that the Squatty Potty isn't quite as silly as it might sound.
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Should you drink water every day? The short answer is yes, but not just for the reasons you may know. Turns out drinking water goes way deeper than hydration.
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While trendy weight loss plans are regularly being studied (and often subsequently debunked), doctors are taking a second look at intermittent fasting as a potential way to get healthy in a sustainable way.
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Reaching for a bottle of sunscreen is par for the course for anyone who wants to try to avoid skin cancer. But is all sunscreen the same? Are there potentially-harmful ingredients lurking within?
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It's high in fat but low in carbohydrates. And while it may have worked for you, your body may be telling you that it's time to get off the keto diet. No one is likely to judge you for wanting to stop grazing on fatty food, and there are several reasons you might want to do so. What happens next?
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When you search for toothpaste, the ads say it all — look for something that will give you minty-fresh breath and shiny white teeth. But what happens when your toothpaste gives you more than what you've bargained for, say chapped lips or rashes around your mouth?
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You've reached a point where you decide that eating fish and meat is not an option for you anymore. But you're not too keen on the idea of giving up eggs or dairy. What happens now? One option is to go with a plant-based diet. How does that differ from veganism, though?
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Over the past few years, CBD has entered the mainstream and is showing up in the form of CBD-infused foods, and is starting to make its way into personal care items as well. It has a long list of purported benefits, like aiding pain, anxiety, depression, and epilepsy, among other things.
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While you may be familiar with tahini from the starring role it plays in hummus, it can also be used to make a tasty salad dressing or even add an earthy flavor to baked goods. The best reason to add a lot more tahini to your diet, however, is the wide range of amazing health benefits it offers.
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Even a strong relationship can turn sour. While a deteriorating relationship can cause a lot of heartaches, there's a lot more on the line than a broken heart. In some cases, a not-so-stellar relationship can negatively impact your health.
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One of the more alarming elements aside from giving birth is hair loss, which has long been the secret friends-with-babies share to make expectant mothers check their hairbrushes more carefully. Is it simply one of those false facts you believe about pregnancy, or is there some truth to it?
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Do you have dry skin, acne, or inflammation? According to esthetician Alana Mitchell, there's one pesky hormone that could be responsible: cortisol. The Society for Endocrinology explains that cortisol is a steroid hormone made in our adrenal glands which can spike when we're feeling stress.
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Need caffeine to wake up with a jolt? Turns out there are some advantages of black tea over coffee. Here's what happens if you drink black tea every day.
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Your partner is your soulmate and you love each other like no other couple you know. You like the same things, are in synch with each other over just about everything... everything that is, except sleeping patterns.
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Spending a night in a hotel room can be relaxing. But, even if it feels homey, your room likely still contains the stuff of nightmares - germs.
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Supermodel Winne Harlow has a rare skin condition called vitiligo, which causes white patches on your body — and makes her one of the most unique models in the world. However, she's been vocal that it's not something that should define her.
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