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6 Ways to Eat Mindfully at Parties Without Feeling Deprived You're at a birthday party talking to a friend. Before you know it, your hand hits the bottom of the bowl and you realize you've consumed all of that cheesy dip. Sound familiar? Learn how to control mindless munching when socializing with these six tips. 5/20/2019
13 Easy Ways to Add Moments of Joy to Your Day We all face struggles and setbacks, but pursuing more moments of happiness throughout the day can help you lead a healthier, more productive life. 5/16/2019
Don't Exclude These 5 Foods From Your Diet If you've ever been on a diet, there's a good chance you eliminated one food or another. But do you have to? Discover why one R.D. says these five commonly eliminated foods can still have a place in your diet.  5/15/2019
8 Gym Bag Essentials for 9-to-5'ers A well-packed gym bag could make all the difference when it comes to squeezing in a workout on your way to or from the office. 5/14/2019
9 Mistakes Costing You Money at the Grocery Store Savings in aisle 6! Are any of these supermarket shopping mistakes costing you extra money at the grocery store? Experts share their cost-cutting tips. 5/13/2019
Do Experts Give Blue-Light Glasses the Green Light? They're fashionable and trendy, but are blue-light glasses really effective in preventing eye issues? Find out what two optometrists have to say about blue-light glasses and digital eye strain.  5/10/2019
Ways Your Body Tells You When It Needs Water The best way to ensure adequate water intake is to sip on it regularly throughout the day. But with busy, fast-paced schedules and a flood of daily distractions, it’s all too easy to fall short on your H20 intake. Luckily, the human body offers plenty of cues that it’s time to hydrate. All you have to do is listen up—and then drink up. 5/9/2019
6 Ways to Make Your Bedroom a Healthier Place Beyond providing a bed, you can take some extra steps to ensure that the bedroom is conducive to living your healthiest life. 5/8/2019
Are You Being SMART About Your Goals? You might be gung-ho about tackling new milestones, but not so fast! Without some reflection and strategy using the SMART goal-setting system, you could be setting yourself up for failure.  5/7/2019
How to Talk to Your Boss About Stress If stress is making it difficult or impossible for you to do (or enjoy) your job, communication with your boss could be the ticket to a more peaceful, productive work life. 5/6/2019
This 4-Step Breathing Practice Can Help Focus Your Mind These are stressful times, folks. When life comes at you at 100 mph and you need to clear your head, this breathing technique developed by a Navy SEAL might just be the answer to your problems.  5/2/2019
How to Correct the 3 Most Common Squat Mistakes If your squat doesn't look exactly as it should, you could be experiencing one of the common issues many people face when performing a traditional squat. 4/30/2019
Is Your Lifestyle Putting You at Risk for a Stroke? By increasing your awareness of stroke signs and risk factors, you can take the first steps toward prevention. 4/29/2019
10 Things to Keep at Your Desk for a Healthier Workday By keeping these good-for-you items on and around your desk, you'll ensure that your seated hours are spent as wisely as possible. 4/24/2019
How to Be a Conscious Eater in a Fast-Paced World This world moves quickly, which means we're often forced to eat our meals on the go--but this isn't a healthy habit. Learn how you can reset your mind and body to be a more conscious and health-focused eater.  4/22/2019
5 Exercises That Could Be Bad for Your Back Whether you've struggled with back pain in the past or are hoping to avoid it completely, some exercises are better for the back than others. Familiarize yourself with these exercises so that you can decide which to include and which to skip when putting together your next workout.  
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What Is Weight Loss Therapy and Do You Need It? If you're struggling to get results, break through a plateau or maintain what you've already achieved, you might benefit from weight loss therapy. Learn about what it is, and how it might help you conquer your goals. 4/17/2019
How to Make Exercising in Glasses Less of an Annoyance While they might make it easier to see the treadmill monitor or your Zumba instructor's demonstrations, frames and lenses aren't exactly conducive to a hard-core sweat session. 4/16/2019
Why People Love Keto and Experts Hate It There are many people who swear by the keto diet, attributing their incredible weight-loss success to the plan. And, yet, experts hate it and its popularity. Why?  4/15/2019
The Missing Link: Valuable Failures Failed? This isn't the end. Find out why learning from past failures can be a valuable tool in your pursuit of success. 4/12/2019
This Full-Body Strength Workout Uses Only a Towel Strength training doesn't have to be complicated or scary. In fact, a very simple routine using tools you already have in your home may be just what you need to get started. 4/11/2019
11 Questions You Must Ask Your Doctor Before Losing Weight You're ready to lose weight, but there's one person you should probably talk to before taking that first exercise class: your doctor.  4/10/2019
Why This R.D. Says Not All Sugar Is Created Equal Sugar gets a bad rap, but is all sugar created equal? Registered dietitian Toby Amidor is here to dispel any misconceptions.  4/9/2019
Brighten Your Brunch With 20 Rejuvenating Recipes Next time you find yourself hunting for a not-quite-midday meal idea, try one of these simple brunch recipes designed to highlight delicious fresh produce. 4/8/2019
What Your Resting Heart Rate Can Tell You About Your Health You know it races when you're working hard or when you're scared or startled, but what can you learn from your heart when you're relaxed? The experts discuss what your resting heart rate (RHR) can tell you about your health. 4/4/2019