Antioxidants serve as a powerful first line of defense against damage to your cells from aging, stress, and inflammation. Moreover, antioxidants appear to contain cancer-fighting properties and to support the immune system (among many other benefits). Many, many foods, especially colorful vegetables, contain a range of valuable antioxidants. We've listed a few of the most potent and popular choices for each class of antioxidants. Here,…
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There are hundreds of positive things you can do to help alleviate or banish stress. Here are some of our current favorites: 1. Own your stress. Sometimes we stress about our stress. Seriously! If, like most, you're a sensitive and thoughtful person trying to make the best choices in your life, you may have to guard against the all-too-easy habit of judging yourself and beating…
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In defense of the Twinkie (wait, haven't we heard that one before?), the Important People at Hostess explain exasperatedly that trying to understand what the Twinkie is made of is just like trying to understand the entire universe. Look, this miniature sticky cake of chemicals is as mysterious and magical as the very cosmos in which we exist. Duh. Don't you feel silly now? Unfortunately,…
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1. Just Use It Did you know over 30% of high school graduates and over 40% of college graduates never read another book in their lives? If you want to keep your brain sharp, you have to keep those neurons firing. A good goal if you aren't in the reading habit is one book per month. After a few months, see if you can step…
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Mark has received a number of requests from you savvy readers asking for budget-friendly foods that are nutritious. Want to know how to eat healthy on a tight budget? Look no further. Start with these 5 tips for cheap eats, and stay tuned for more great grocery money savers next week, too!
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McDonald's breakfast burrito: ad vs. reality. Looking for a new career? Love fast food? Food styling is a fabulous option! Food stylists - not to be confused with false advertisers - inject, primp, plump, puff, mist, sparkle, and gussy up tired buns and stale shrivelings to look delicious, colorful and appealing. You can thank Elmer's glue for those crispy bran flakes preening proudly in glistening…
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