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Protein keeps your hard-earned muscles happy, your stomach from growling an hour after you eat, and your metabolism humming at a fiery pace. But just like other really good things, getting tons and tons of extra protein isn't always better. Here, five weird ways your body can go haywire when...

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More than 46 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, caused by both Alzheimer’s and other progressively degenerative conditions, according to the World Alzheimer Report. And while experts had been saying for years that loading up on fatty acids (think: fish oil) is key for keeping the...

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If you’re a vegan, especially one who loves to hit the gym, you’re probably sick of hearing this question: “How the heck do you get enough protein?” Just because your diet lacks animal products doesn’t mean you can’t get the protein you need to build muscle....

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Here are some of the unexpected benefits I have discovered from just a few minutes of exercise every morning: 1) A sense of calm and confidence... Starting the day with an activity that is universally accepted as beneficial makes me feel like I am in control of my life and doing the right thing....

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Everybody knows the importance of drinking enough water. Aside from its benefits to your skin, muscles, organs, and digestion, it detoxifies, prevents certain cancers, and can improve your post-workout mood. Heck, when you're a baby, you're 75 percent water. Then, as the years get higher,...

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In an era where unusual has become the norm for baby names in Hollywood, no one batted an eye when Mad Men actress Jessica Paré and her rocker boyfriend, John Kasnter, recently announced they’d named their newborn son Blues Anthony. And as the old batch of rarely used monikers...

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Three out of four U.S. adults have a predicted “heart age” that is older than they are, putting them at increased risk for heart attacks and strokes, government researchers said on Tuesday. “Your heart may be older than you are. For most adults in the United States, it...

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The hours between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. cause terror in even the most experienced parents. That's when kids burst through the door after school shouting/whining/pleading "I'm hungry!" You need to get food on the table quickly and it needs to be delicious, satisfying but not too...

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Lance Vanschaik had been told by significant others that he had a snoring problem. He was often tired during the day, falling asleep at work and taking naps when he got home. When Vanschaik found himself dozing at a green light, he knew it was time to see a doctor. It turns out Vanschaik is one...

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Taking midday naps as they do in Spain was associated with lower blood pressure and the need for fewer antihypertensive medications in a new study. "Although William Blake affirms that it is better to think in the morning, act at noon, eat in the evening and sleep at night, noon sleep seems...

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It’s time to rethink how you feel about your weekly grocery shop—starting with the shop itself. Your local market may feel like a sterile, fluorescent migraine of marketing come-ons and disillusioned checkout teens—or, if you’re shopping at Whole Foods, an overwhelming...

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When I was training for my first—and only—marathon in 2004, I used to joke that it would be a miracle if I didn’t throw my hand in the air and hail a cab when I hit the proverbial “wall” at mile 20. (It was New York City, after all.) While I can honestly say I loved...

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A daily vitamin D supplement may soon be recommended for people in Britain. The British government is currently debating a proposal put forth by the independent Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, an independent body similar to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, recommending that...

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Health researchers say there are now nearly 47 million people living with dementia globally, up from 35 million in 2009. They warned that without a medical breakthrough, numbers will likely double every 20 years. In a report issued on Tuesday, researchers from Alzheimer’s Disease...

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Whether it’s a classic such as Where the Wild Things Are or a new bestseller like The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, bedtime stories have always been a big hit with little kids. They’re a hit with moms, dads, and educators too, thanks to the awesome brain and behavioral outcomes...