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EAT THIS, RUN THAT

When you have a 5- or 10K (you get to eat more with a half or full marathon) on your calendar, it's important to plan out what you're going to eat the morning o...

STOCK UP ON THESE

While there are heaps of good for you foods out there, some key ingredients make it a lot easier to meet your weight loss goals. Next grocery store run, be sure...

CURB YOUR SWEET TOOTH

Got a late-night sugar craving that just won't quit? "To satisfy your sweet tooth without pushing yourself over the calorie edge, even in the late night hours, ...

FIND THE BEST FITNESS FRIEND

A workout buddy is hugely helpful for keeping motivated, but it's important to find someone who will inspire—not discourage. So make a list of all your exercise...

SAY HELLO TO H20

Whether you're heading off to spin class, boot camp, or any other exercise, it's always important to hydrate so you can stay energized and have your best workou...

'Coffee Naps' Just Might Change Your Life

Here's Why Having caffeine just before a short snooze is the ultimate energy hack. The words "coffee" and "nap" don't usually go together. But a strategy that p...

Know When to Take Notes at Work

Not every situation at work calls for note-taking, but there are certainly times when I would highly recommend pulling out your pen and paper. In general, my ad...

TO IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP, SPEND LESS TIME TOGETHER

Jumping from one social event to another without any time to come up for air could sacrifice the quality of your relationships. Spending time alone allows you t...

What You Should Know About Meningitis

The Deadly Infection That Killed a Man in California Because both parents tested negative for the herpes virus, doctors concluded that Mariana contracted it fro...

A Kiss May Have Caused a Baby's Tragic Death. Now, Her Parents Are Warning Others

An Iowa newborn developed meningitis brought on by the herpes virus, which was likely transmitted by a family friend or relative. Here's what adults needs to kn...

TO WEAR A SMALLER SIZE, GAIN WEIGHT

Muscle weight, that is. If two women both weigh 150 pounds and only one lifts weights, the lifter will more likely fit into a smaller pant size than her sedenta...

The Most Important Thing You're Not Doing at Work (and How to Get Started)

“Write this down—it’s going to be on the final exam,” said no boss ever. Note-taking is an unsung challenge of moving from school to the workplace—we’re in a co...

EXERCISE WHEN YOU'RE TIRED

After a long, exhausting workday, exercising sounds like the last thing you'd want to do, but getting your sweat on will actually energize you. Fatigue along wi...

HANDWRITE NOTES TO BOOST YOUR BRAINPOWER

Typing notes enables you to jot down more material, but you're more likely to remember those notes if you handwrite them, according to research from Indiana Uni...

DRINK A HOT BEVERAGE TO COOL OFF

Which will cool you off faster on a steamy summer morning: iced coffee or hot? Two recent studies say the latter—and so do other cultures where drinking hot tea...

DITCH ANTIBACTERIAL SOAP TO PREVENT ILLNESS

Reaching for the soap bottle labeled "antibacterial" won't necessarily reduce your risk of getting sick or passing illness to others—in fact, there is no eviden...

DRINK WATER WHEN YOU'RE BLOATED

When you feel bloated, drinking water sounds as if it would only make matters worse, but it can often help, says James Lee, MD, gastroenterologist with St. Jose...

DITCH DIET SODA TO LOSE WEIGHT

You should ditch all soda, including diet. Research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health revealed that overweight and obese adults who drank...

SKIP ENERGY DRINKS WHEN YOU'RE TIRED

Energy drinks contain up to five times more caffeine than coffee, but the boost they provide is fleeting and comes with unpleasant side effects like nervousness...

FOR HEALTHY TEETH, DON'T BRUSH AFTER EATING

Don't brush your teeth immediately after meals and drinks, especially if they were acidic. Acidic foods—citrus fruits, sports drinks, tomatoes, soda (both diet ...