5 Probiotic Products That Really Work

In recent years, much of the biggest news in food sales has focused on probiotics, microbes that benefit your health. But now they're not the only "biotic" generating headlines. Prebiotics are showing up in health bars, cereals, and more. These are not microbes, but a type of soluble fiber that nourishes the good bacteria in your gut. Prebiotics are often added to foods billed...

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3 Ways to Stop Worrying About Sleep

Instead of over-the-counter or prescription sleeping pills, the drug-free, research-proven techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT could help you quiet your mind and teach you to overcome sleep problems. In studies, CBT worked as well or better than medications — and kept on working for at least a year after people learned its simple strategies. Start by priming...

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How your sun sign dictates your well-being

It's no secret that if your mind is healthy, your body is likely to follow suit. But how good is your astrological sign at maintaining this oh-so-crucial balance in life? Read about your Sun sign below and find out! Gemini has a tendency to think too much, so they need calming physical activities to achieve balance. To their credit, they refuse to consider themselves...

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13 natural cold remedies: What works and what doesn't

By now, pretty much everybody is back to school, and in many parts of the country, fall has suddenly arrived with a vengeance. That means cold season is not far behind. You've heard the old saying about a cold, "Treat it, it lasts for two weeks; don't treat it, it lasts for 14 days," right? The fact is, there's not a lot you can do to get rid of a cold once you have...

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200 Pounds lighter and "a 180-degree turn for the better!"

BEFORE: 345 lbs(Scroll down to see photo)AFTER: 145 lbsWhen Mary Renwick moved with her husband, Tim, who was in the Navy, from Monroe, Michigan, to a military base in Sicily in 1999, her six-foot frame was lean and willowy. But while Tim worked odd hours at his new job, Mary filled her lonely days with food. "I ate for comfort and indulged in the local cuisine--oily...

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How to handle a partner that wrecks your diet

You have to be able to handle what life throws at you. That's why it's important to know how to handle a partner that wrecks your diet.Credit: istockphoto.com/LawrenceSawyer, LawrenceSawyer One of the complaints many women have is that their partners sabotage their diets. The truth is many partners don't realize what they're doing. They don't set out to wreck your plans and...

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How to Stop Worrying

When it comes to worrying, the solution is as simple as mind over matter. "The imagination is the most powerful human mental function," explains Martin Rossman, M.D., a mind-body pioneer and founder ofTheHealingMind.org, an online oasis of guided imagery and self-healing techniques. "It's a great problem solver when used properly, but when we let it run away, it can put us...

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5 Reasons to Start Using a Foam Roller

By: StacyAtZeel Maybe you've seen this quirky piece of gym equipment before, a foam cylinder that looks a lot like a rolling pin. This, dear reader, is a foam roller. A versatile tool, foam rollers are typically used to release the fascia (the connective tissues that envelop your achy, tired muscles), for self-massage and to deepen your stretches. There are many...

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7 SPF excuses that give you skin cancer

May is skin cancer awareness month, and despite the fact that women know they should wear sunscreen every day of the year, only 31% do, according to a recent poll by Prevention.com. And many of those who skip SPF feel guilty about it—so much so that 31% admit they've fibbed about putting on sunscreen because they're embarrassed about their bad habit. So what gives? If we all know that sunscreen helps to protect our skin from cancer and prevent...

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Here’s how to eat more and still slim down

By Nicci Micco, M.S., editor-at-large for EatingWell Magazine Summer's just around the corner and while I'm not one who "diets" for swimsuit season, I do rein in lax eating habits once I pack away the bulky sweaters and concealing dark-colored cords in favor of figure-skimming T-shirts and shorts. Don't Miss: Foods for Flatter Abs 28-Day Meal Plan for a Slimmer...

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