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• The Best Time to Stretch

  Aug 26, 2009

  Most people agree that stretching is good for your muscles. But should you do it before or after exercise? When are you likely to reap the most benefits?

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• The Scent That Soothes Stress

  Aug 25, 2009

  Take some time to smell the roses -- and a whole horde of other lovely flowers, plants, and fruits that seem to zap stress.

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• Choose This Fatty Dressing for a Smaller Waist

  Aug 24, 2009

  Can salad dressing help you keep the pounds off? New research suggests yes -- but just be sure to make your own dressing with this fat source: safflower oil.

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• Adopt This Lazy Habit for Heart Health

  Aug 21, 2009

  Napping, sleeping in, going to bed early . . . we think of them as lazy indulgences. But your heart really wants you to do it.

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• Lift Your Lungs with This Wonder Food

  Aug 20, 2009

  It’s versatile, it’s low in fat, and it’s high in protein. And it just might help your lungs stay lusty and young. We’re talking about soy.

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• Natural Bug-Bite Deterrents

  Aug 19, 2009

  If you can’t stand the smell of DEET or citronella candles, try the natural bug-bite deterrent suggestions from Chinese doctor and author Maoshing Ni.

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• Use Your Focus for Comfier Knees

  Aug 18, 2009

  Got a creaky knee or a sore neck? Take a deep breath and say "Om."

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• Eat These Treats, Live Longer

  Aug 17, 2009

  Getting older is inevitable. But how fast you get there is almost completely in your hands. So start putting on the brakes by eating more of these: nuts and berries.

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• How Home-Gym Machines Keep Your Brain Young

  Aug 14, 2009

  If you’re in the middle of a long-term relationship with your treadmill, stationary bike, or elliptical trainer, do whatever it takes to keep that love alive.

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• Make Low-Carb Healthier with This Switch

  Aug 13, 2009

  Here’s what worked with the low-carb Atkins diet: Lots of people lost loads of pounds. And here’s what didn’t work: It gave cardiologists the shivers.

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