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Perfume and skin health.

29 Monday Feb 2016

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Your perfume can enhance your skin’s health if it contains sandalwood. According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, the smell of sandalwood activates pathways that make skin cells multiply……And that’s what happens when skin is healing, like if you have a cut. So if you’re looking to enhance skin renewal, it can’t hurt to try a fragrance with notes of sandalwood. And guys, that goes for you, too. There are plenty of men’s fragrances that contain sandalwood.

If you don’t smoke – DON’T START.

26 Friday Feb 2016

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Research finds that 40% of people have their first cigarette and start smoking in their 20s or 30s! And cancer rates are the same, even with low-tar or light cigarettes. The only thing that’ll lower your risk is quitting. Quit by your mid-40s and you can extend your life by a decade!

High cholesterol and coffee

25 Thursday Feb 2016

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If you have high cholesterol, you might need to change the type of coffee you drink. In other words, if your coffee comes from a French press, or drips through a gold filter – you might want to switch to a paper filter. Why? Because UCLA researchers say that paper traps a compound in coffee that increases your liver’s fat production. And switching to paper filters could lower your cholesterol by 8%.

The stinky feet trick!

24 Wednesday Feb 2016

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Here’s a trick for getting rid of stinky feet: Dip them in tea! All tea leaves contain a compound called tannin, which kills bacteria. So, brew a cup of tea and let it cool to room temperature. Then, soak your feet in the tea for five minutes before you dry off and put on your socks.

Allergies acting up? Here’s what to do!

23 Tuesday Feb 2016

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If allergies are giving you itchy, watery eyes, and a runny nose – start eating Greek yogurt! Studies show that eating 12 ounces of Greek yogurt on days when your allergies flare up lowers your body’s levels of antibodies…which trigger the histamines responsible for allergy symptoms.

Do you wake up earlier than your man?

22 Monday Feb 2016

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Ladies – have you ever wondered why you always wake up earlier than the man in your life? Harvard University researchers have the answer. They discovered that the sleep cycle – or circadian rhythm – of women is 6 minutes shorter than a man’s. The difference may seem slight, but it’s enough to throw off the sleep patterns of couples. It also helps explain why women are more likely than men to wake up earlier each morning, and get tired sooner at night.

Have a problem with bloating, belching, and passing gas?

19 Friday Feb 2016

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Take a pass on soufflés!
Whipped foods, and foods with a bubbly or airy texture can cause all those things. So if you have a date or have to be in close quarters with someone, say no thanks to the soufflés, whipped cream, cheese puffs and soda.

Here’s your “Magic” number.

18 Thursday Feb 2016

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If you want to boost your heart health, remember the number 17.
That’s because researchers recently discovered that just 17 minutes of exercise three times a week can significantly improve heart health. The key is that one workout has to include 4 minutes of high-intensity exercise. So, hit the treadmill for 17 minutes twice a week… And for the third session, do a 10-minute warm-up, push yourself for 4 minutes, then cool down for 3.

Yes, your feet do grow after you’ve had a baby.

17 Wednesday Feb 2016

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Here’s why: A pregnant body produces a hormone called relaxin – which, true to its name, relaxes certain things… Like your pelvic ligaments and joints. It also relaxes ligaments in your feet – so your bones separate a little bit. Add to that the fact that you weigh more when you’re pregnant, and it causes your arches to fall. On average, a woman’s feet will grow by about a half size after having a baby. And that new size is permanent.

Say ‘NO’ to painkillers during a cold!

16 Tuesday Feb 2016

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If you have a cold, avoid pain meds like aspirin, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen. University of Maryland research suggests taking them can lengthen your illness by 3 and a half days!
The problem? Painkillers shut down your fever, which is the quickest way for your body to destroy viruses.

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