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Bergamot oil is made from a type of orange tree. It has an intense lemon aroma that’s been used for both pain and anxiety, so it could also be a helpful headache treatment. Bergamot oil aroma is inhaled — some researchers believe that smell receptors in the nose react to essential oils by sending messages to the brain that cause relaxation, similar to the way medications work.
If sneaking treats is busting your diet, it’s time to change your snacking way. This list of 200-calorie-and-under healthy snacks will help…
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After boycotts from vegetarians and vegans, the coffee giant is discontinuing its use of cochineal, a food dye made from crushed bugs, in favor of a tomato-based additive. For more information click here.
Popping vitamins doesn’t always translate to better health, and sometimes, it can be a health risk. Here’s what to take and what to skip…
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Loading your plate with a rainbow of fruits and veggies is the foundation of a breast cancer prevention diet, and these same food choices can also help you live better after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Jenna Morasca gets her groove on with the Ab Circle Pro and gives us a sneak peek at her abs of steel!
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In what the researchers say is the largest study on the issue to date, adults who consumed higher amounts of low-fat dairy products also had a somewhat lower long-term risk of stroke. Read more here.
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A new study found that dieters can have their cake and eat it, too - as long as the cake comes at breakfast time. Sounds too good to be true, right? Read on!
A full time health and fitness guru on YouTube with over 80 million views, Sarah is obviously passionate about sharing healthy lifestyle information. Check out her site, SarahFit.com, for the most effective workouts and motivational advice. She is also a regular contributor to Everyday Health’s YouTube channel and girl behind “No Gym, No Problem”.
Workout At Work
We spend upwards of 40 hours a week at the office, yet we are lucky if we can get in 2 hours at the gym! If you are married to your job, don’t let yourself become a victim of a sedentary lifestyle because of your work. Try these simple tips to incorporate a more active lifestyle into your day job.
- Make the Most of Your Commute. Walk to work if it’s 1 mile or less. Yes, this is going to be limited to city dwellers but you can also walk to the bus stop, or take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Waiting in line for your morning coffee? Try doing toe raises, and leg lifts. This can also be done at a copy machine, in line for the bathroom or on a boring conference call. Really you can do them anywhere.
- Have a long phone call you need to make? Do it standing up. You burn more calories while standing than sitting. Try a standing desk even for part of the day.
- Keep a resistance band in your desk drawer for some upper body strength training during breaks throughout the day. Try doing bicep curls, shoulder raises and an overhead press.
- Use a large exercise ball instead of a chair to sit at your desk. Try sitting at it for 30 minutes on the first day. Increase the amount of time by 10% each week. If it bothers your lower back, switch back to a regular chair or reduce the amount of time you use it.
