Shhh! Give noise pollution the silent treatment

The world is getting louder, and all that racket can have serious consequences for your health. Here's how to handle the increase in noise pollution and find a little peace for body, mind, and even soul. By Holly Pevzner My husband's snoring is a health hazard. Or so I learned last year, when I bought a jar of earplugs and found out that I could pay for them with my flexible-spending...

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5 Hidden Signs of Heatstroke

Hidden signs of heat strokeAs the temperature climbs this summer, so does your risk of heatstroke—a serious, and potentially fatal, medical condition that occurs when your body is unable to cool itself and overheats to temperatures up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily, heatstroke can be prevented easily, especially if you know how to identify and treat its often unnoticed,...

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3 food tips to beat insomnia

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Editior-Nutrition forEatingWell Magazine Lately, the only thing keeping me from a full night's sleep has been the sun blasting through my window at 5 a.m. But there have been times when I've spent wakeful hours unable to sleep. During those spells of insomnia, I break out every tip I know to get normal sleeping patterns again…relaxation...

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Conquer Your Fitness Fears

If you're too afraid to try spinning due to its high-intensity reputation, or your lack of flexibility has made you steer clear of yoga, you could be missing out on a workout that's not only great for you, but something you might really enjoy. Read on to learn the truth about a few of the most seemingly-intimidating exercises around, and learn our tips for how to overcome your...

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8 summer diet blunders to avoid

Keep your diet on track by avoiding high-fat coffee drinks and sugar-laden smoothies!Credit: sxc.hu/michelmik, michelmik Aaah, summer. It's the season for grilling out, poolside cocktails, picnicking at the beach and enjoying the freshest fruit of the season. Many summertime activities revolve around food so you may need to plan ahead if you want to keep your diet on track....

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Your 10 Most Embarrassing Sex Questions Answered

The straight-talking doc addresses 10 of your most mortifying down-there queries below, and tackles even more on the episode of The Doctors. For local listings, please visit www.thedoctorstv.com. And check out the June Cosmo, on newsstands now, for even more I-can't-ask-that! gyno queries. By Ashley Womble Stressed About a Sex Drought I haven't had sex in over...

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The healthy-diet foods that health experts really eat

The good-for-you staples, snacks, and treats that health experts are really eating—plus, how you add them to your diet. By Lisa Whitmore Staples Almond Butter"When I need a boost after a workout, I'll eat a small spoonful right out of the jar," says Kathy Kaehler, a fitness expert in Los Angeles. A bonus: Studies show that eating almonds can help reduce your risk of cardiovascular...

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Can fidgeting make you more fit?

That nervous-looking guy on the plane next to you with the jittery leg could be doing a lot more than irritating you for two hours? He might just be burning extra calories that are helping him get or stay fit.Little activities we do daily, research is showing, could really add up, particularly during a time when people are moving less throughout their waking hours. Now...

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