15 tips for lowering your cholesterol naturally!

15 tips for lowering your cholesterol naturally Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease or stroke. Genes and gender play a role, but for most of us, what we eat is an important factor as well. The good news is that a few small changes to your diet can help lower your cholesterol, which in turn will lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Here are 15 heart-healthy eating tips to help you in the fight against high cholesterol. 1....

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Women, Weight Loss and Cancer Risk!

DID YOU KNOW? One of the big findings from AICR’s new report is that excess body fat increases a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Research already shows that being overweight increases risk of other cancers, such as post-menopausal breast and colorectal. Maintaining a healthy body weight plays a key role in good health for both men and women – but as women, there are unique obstacles we face that can make weight loss a bit harder....

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11 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem in Less Than an Hour!

11 Ways to Boost Your Self-Esteem in  Less Than an Hour.... If you have... 1 second: Sit up straight.Research suggests that people with good posture have more confidence in their thoughts than slouchers. 2 seconds: Practice Good Scents.One study found that women felt more confident in social, business and romantic situations when wearing perfume. 3 seconds: Knock Wood.Psychologists have shown that embracing superstitions...

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9 Habits of People Who Love the Weight They're At ~

9 Habits of People Who Love the Weight They're At: They're healthy—but not stick-skinny. They eat well—most of the time. And while they don't love shopping for a swimsuit, they're totally fine with being spotted wearing one. They never just say no. And they never say, "I can't," either. When researchers studied the different ways in which women refuse temptation, they found that those who reported that they say "I don't" are not only...

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Smiley 360

SMILEY 360 This is an AWESOME site for anyone looking for FREE items as well as Coupons. I started using Coupons about a year ago, the first month I saved over $200 and now I save between $250 - $444 a month. I use this site as part of my daily journey finding ways to save money. Smiley360 is a community for vocal consumers who love to share their opinions with friends about the brands they've tried. As a member of Smiley,...

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Deceptively Fattening Foods in Your Supermarket Cart

Deceptively Fattening Foods in Your  Supermarket Cart Apple and Banana Chips We knew fresh fruit trumps dried in almost every nutrition department—but we were shocked to see just how big the difference is when it comes to the two most popular fruits in America: apples and bananas. Elizabeth Somer, registered dietitian and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness, says these snacks—which we'd considered only slightly less good...

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6 Breakfast Ideas for People Who Hate Breakfast

6 Breakfast Ideas for People Who Hate Breakfast Pizza Top Chef's Mike Isabella loves eating a leftover slice cold out of the fridge for breakfast so much that he created a collection of breakfast pizza recipes for O. Some are topped with brunch-friendly ingredients like bacon and eggs, but it's Isabella's more unusual combinations that have us hooked, such as strawberry jam with goat cheese; and mushrooms with smoked mozzarella. If...

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Protein-Rich Breakfasts for People Who Hate Eggs

Protein-Rich Breakfasts for People Who Hate Eggs The 3-Minute Burrito That'll Keep You Going for Hours While so many breakfast wraps include eggs, this one relies on black beans for protein. Fill a whole wheat tortilla with a half-cup each of cooked black beans and sliced, roasted peppers, along with a sprinkling of shredded cheese, salsa and chopped cilantro. Roll up and store in the freezer, wrapped in plastic. In the morning, remove...

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Dr. Phil: 3 Ways to Get Stronger Relationships

Dr. Phil: 3 Ways to Get Stronger Relationships Think about the ten most important people in your life, and then ask yourself: "Do I get what I want and need from my interactions with them? And am I investing enough time and effort to make sure my bond lasts?" Answering these questions is a starting point for freshening up a relationship—and believe me, just about every relationship could use a tweak. Luckily, it's in your power to break a bad...

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Weight Loss: Keep Trying and Follow 7 Habits for Success

Weight Loss:  Keep Trying and Follow 7 Habits for Success If you’ve been through yo-yo dieting cycles and have heard that you may find it harder to lose weight again, don’t despair. The latest findings for postmenopausal women and weight loss show that - even with previous yo-yo dieting - you are just as likely to be able to lose weight as those who haven’t dieted. For more good news, another study of postmenopausal women...

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~Dating Deal Breakers: 8 Signs We All Overlook~

Dating Deal Breakers: 8 Signs We All Overlook The 14.5 Percent Tip Dinner was lovely, and he made you laugh and, as promised, the chicken mole was nothing short of revelatory. But then, as you noticed and tried not to notice you were noticing, he was snippy to the waitstaff and left an underwhelming tip. Yes, you can spin this into a playful little debate about whether tips ought to be performance-based, and maybe it will be amusing in...

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