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The process of finding a place for you spend the next four years of your life can be incredibly overwhelming for a 17-year-old. The late junior/early senior years of high school and accompanying college application process is very stressful. The demands they put…

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Recently, the Wall Street Journal wrote an article about a study that shows a correlation between excess belly fat in middle age and dementia in old age. The study was published in the journal Neurology and highlights that it is…

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A “nap” is generally thought of as being either a 20-minute “power” version or a longer one that allows you to go through a full cycle of sleep (through all the 4 stages, not just the first two). However, German researchers…

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Do you feel like you have more energy when the sun is shining and it’s warm out? Do you feel happier?  Or—when it’s biting cold and dark, do you get angered and depressed?

The 4-6 percent of the population…

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According to a study from Yale University, being optimistic in middle age increases life span by at least 7.5 years--even after accounting for age, gender, socioeconomic status and physical health. The key: to minimize the effects of stress. A new

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There has been extensive research on the positive role exercise can play in our lives. Chris Gajilan, CNN’s Senior Medical Producer, has looked at various studies to conclude that exercise helps with depression.

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We have all had “those” days… You know what I am talking about. One of those days you just want to end, even though it just began 20 minutes ago. You are extra busy at work, but time doesn’t fly,…

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Exercise, as we all know, has many benefits. But can it actually boost your memory and brain power, too?  An article from our partner site Her Active Life explains new research from Dr. Gabe Mirkin on how…

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If there is one common complaint from a vast majority of individuals, it’s that they are stressed! While most people think they can tell when they are stressed out, sometimes there are symptoms that you may overlook.  It is important to…

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New Year’s is around the corner. Consequently, so is the time of making those pesky resolutions that you are convinced won’t be broken this year.  Well, if your resolution is to stay in shape, then I have the perfect way to spice…

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“You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind.” - Unknown

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Face it. We all feel stressed out at one point or another, especially during the Holiday season. Whether it’s because of the build-up of small little things for too many days in a row or one big blow-out that causes you a…

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Hip-hop is considered an important development in the history of music. This is because, for the first time [according to Wikipedia] non-tonal aspects of speech, its emphasis and lyricism, are the most identifiable aspects of vocalizations. Also, syncopation and abstract rhythms…

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Exercise can create a stronger, faster brain - said a recent article in the New York Times. Researchers are now looking into studies that show exercise improving the performance of the brain by boosting memory and cognitive processing speed.

The…

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Listen to your body.  It’s smarter than you.  If you’re tired, run down, or feeling blah, take a break.  You may need it. This is a sure way to prevent unnceccessary injuries and to improve your wellness. 

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