"When My Mother Died, She Told Me To Try to Enjoy My Life More"

Megan-orourkeHappiness interview: Meghan O'Rourke. Meghan O'Rourke is a writer in many incarnations -- an essayist, poet, critic, and editor. I got to know Meghan during the time that my blog appeared on Slate , and I was very eager to get my hands on her new book. The Long Goodbye is a memoir of her mother's death from cancer in 2008, at the age...

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5 Sunburn Remedies You Should Try ASAP (One's in Your Fridge)

Conde Nast Digital StudioAmy Paturel, SELF magazine We all know the drill: Use sunscreen to avoid sunburn -- and reapply frequently. But sometimes, we just forget. Or we fall asleep in the sun. Or we get caught up in a killer game of beach volleyball.  For serious burns (i.e. blistering red skin), get to the doc STAT. But to get through the first...

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Cell Phones Linked to Cancer: 12 Healthy Changes to Make Now

Conde Nast Digital StudioAmy Paturel, SELF magazine Addicted to your iPhone? Yeah, we are, too. But maybe it's time for an intervention.An international panel of experts convened by the World Health Organization dropped a bomb on the nearly 5 billion cell phone users yesterday, releasing a new report suggesting that cell phone use is a possible carcinogen. In fact, researchers...

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What’s the best diet plan for your personality?

By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Nutrition Editor atEatingWell Magazine I love reading diet plans. The idea of having meals mapped out for me is so appealing, even though in reality I'm more of a "wing it" type who's better off having a variety of healthy foods around to choose from. As a registered dietitian, I know that when you're trying to lose weight,...

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Are foodie shows making us gain weight?

Getty ImagesBy Alyssa SparacinoBam! Just like that, food entertainment took over our televisions.With last year's debut of the Cooking Channel—sister to the wildly popular Food Network—we now have two ways to access food TV around the clock. That's in addition to Top Chef, Hell's Kitchen, and countless niche programs ranging from the obscure Bizarre Foods...

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7 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Get You Through the Summer Heat

Bumble Bee Fat Free Tuna Salad Kit This is a great on-the-go snack that will keep you satisfied between meals. The combination of low-fat whole wheat crackers and the 9g of protein is the key to high energy. The best part is that these 150 calorie kits are readily available in any grocery store. Want a friend on the inside? Add us on Facebook to always stay...

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Jumpstart Your Metabolism: 6 Ways To Burn Extra Calories With Red Peppers

Good news for those who like it hot: APurdue University study found eating red pepper can help both decrease hunger and speed up metabolism. Adding just one gram, or half a teaspoon, of ordinary dried, ground cayenne pepper to a meal will do. Bikini Season Freak-Out: There Are Scarier Things Than Swimsuits (And Yes, You Look Fine) Red pepper capsules, however, won't...

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Summer cocktails: How to splurge without the guilt

Whether you are an adventurous cocktail type or are content with a simple glass of wine, spring and summer happy hours seem all the more fun when you can couple it up with halter tops, sundresses and frolicking in the warm summer sun. Moreover, restaurants and bars seem to become extraordinarily creative at this time of year with their libations. Unfortunately, many summer-time...

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Virginity checks: What do they really prove?

Egyptian women carry banners that read "Social justice" in Arabic as they march to Tahrir Square for International Women's Day in March. An Egyptian general admitted that female protesters who were arrested were forced to submit to "virginity checks." (Photo: AP) A senior Egyptian general says thatwomen who were arrested during a demonstration on International Women's...

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