29

Jan

5 Things You Should Never, Ever Put in Your Recycling Bin

Thanks to the EPA's most recent national waste data, I can predict a very glamorous aspect of my day today: I’m going to toss out almost four and a half pounds of stuff.It seems hard to imagine until I remember that I’ve already tossed a tissue, the packagi...

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29

Jan

Dance and Music Training Benefit the Brain in Opposite Ways

If you have any experience in the performing arts — specifically dance or music — now might be a good time to call up mom and dad to thank them for enrolling you in that jazz dance class or signing you up for those violin lessons when you were a kid. It...

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29

Jan

15 Ways to Boost Your Liver for Great Health

Your liver must perform over 500 functions, making it potentially one of the most overburdened organs in your body. Our modern lifestyle, replete with air pollution, food additives and high amounts of stress ensure that the liver has plenty to do.So, it's no surprise that t...

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29

Jan

10 Health Tips for Autumn Leaves Clean-Up

In many parts of the country, raking leaves is a necessity during the fall months. Both for those unaccustomed to physical activity and regular exercisers, the dynamics of raking can lead to strain and injury to the back, shoulders, and wrists, according to the American Academy o...

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29

Jan

Holiday Weight Gain Is Real, Study Says—and It Starts in October

Holiday weight gain is real, says new research from Cornell University, and it's not just Americans who are affected. What’s more, the study showed that the extra pounds you put on between Halloween and Christmas can take more than five months to lose.T...

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29

Jan

Apple Picking on Long Island 2016: Where To Pick Your Apples

As summer leads to autumn and leaves change color, the orchards of Long Island welcome the return of apple-picking season because their sweet, delicious bounty has ripened to fruity perfection.In celebration of the harvest, 10DC local growers that open their farms to the eag...

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29

Jan

Age Isn’t an Excuse for Being Out of Shape

Hiking. Sprinting. Bicycling. Lifting Weights. Crossfit. Swimming. Yoga. Think you're too old? You’re wrong.Many of us seem to accept that with old age, in all its glories, comes reduced athletic ability. Getting out of shape is an inevitability of human exi...

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29

Jan

The 10 Health Benefits Of Dogs

1. Improve heart healthDogs don't just fill your heart; they actually make it stronger. Studies show that having a canine companion is linked to lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, and decreased triglyceride levels, which contribute to better overall cardiovascular h...

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29

Jan

Your Favorite Fall Scents Also Have Some Major Health Perks

Ah, fall. That magical time of year where there's boundless opportunities for apple picking, pumpkin spice lattes and foliage.The chilly season is certainly wonderful eye candy for Instagram, but it also has an added bonus for your well-being thanks to the aromas of the sea...

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29

Jan

Why Does My Nose Run So Much?

No matter how much sniffing you do or how many tissues you go through, your nose keeps running…and running. Nasal congestion. Excess drainage. Runny nose. Whatever you call it, it's not pleasant and tends to keep others at arms length. It might be a cold or the flu...

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