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Afternoon Links: 9 “H...

•  9 fake-healthy foods you’re better off skipping (sorry, bagels) ( DailySpark ) • ANDI , the confusing produce acronym, explained ( Well & Good ) • Yum! 6 ways to make ice cream , without an ice cream maker ( The Kitchn ) •What do women really want from sex ? Read this survey to find out ( HuffPost Women ) • You finally reached your healthy goal weight –now what? ( Shape ) Post from: Blisstree Here is the original:  Afternoon Links: 9 “Healthy”...
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Donna Summer, 63, Has D...

What a sad day. First, Mary Richardson Kennedy ‘s heartbreaking suicide , and now, the AP has confirmed that disco royalty Donna Summer has died at age 63, following a long battle with breast cancer . Summer, whose music has been a staple in dance clubs for decades, won five Grammys and was widely regarded as one of the most prominent hit-makers of the disco era. She was first artist to have three consecutive double albums hit the top spot on Billboard. Within 13 months, she...
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Betty White Roasted Abo...

Yesterday, a celebrity roast was held for Betty White by the Friars Club in New York City. Many Hollywood stars gathered to celebrate our favorite 90-year-old actress. And while most of the jokes were related to her age (something she proudly accepts), White has had some pretty good jokes of her own about aging gracefully and healthily–with a good attitude (as she proved last night at her roast). Take a look at some of our favorite Betty White quotes of all time about living...
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Another Woman With Scar...

As if the story about the college student who lost her leg due to a strange flesh-eating bacteria wasn’t scary enough, now there is another case reported of the same bacteria. This type of bacteria, necrotizing fasciitis, is extremely dangerous and claims the lives of 25% of the people who get it. All the more reason to make sure you know the warning signs. Lana Kuykendall , a South Carolina mom who just delivered twins last week is in critical condition while battling...
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Don’t Skip Your Morning Coffee–It May Help You Live Longer

Don’t Skip Your Morni...

Though Miley Cyrus  seems pretty sold on the stuff, health advocates are always waffling about coffee–is it a miracle drug? Is it going to kill you? What does it all mean? But in a new (and giant) study published today in  The New England Journal of Medicine , it seems that your morning cup of drip may help you reach retirement age and beyond. According to the study, it’s possible that drinking coffee helps you live longer. Or at least, the habits of being a coffee...
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Afternoon Links: Michel...

•What does Michelle Obama jam to while she works out? Willow Smith, of course! ( HuffPost Healthy Living ) • Cooking thermometers are a necessary kitchen tool–here are some good ones ( The Kitchn ) • One expert weighs in on how to help kids love their bodies . Awesome! ( YourTango ) • Want to run faster? Of course you do. Try out one of these four tips ( Fitbie ) • How to live by the “ five second rule ” and not, surprising, get sick ( The Stir ) Post...
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Bull$#*t Study Says 20% ‘Fat Tax’ Would Curb Obesity

Bull$#*t Study Says 20%...

A new study says a 20% ‘ fat tax ‘ —on ‘unhealthy foods’ and sugary drinks—would help curb obesity by substituting for the lack of self control that has clearly led to obesity (wink wink). Published in British Medical Journal , the study aggregated data from several countries measuring the effectiveness of food taxes, and found that they can have a positive impact on public health…if they’re significant enough to really make our wallets hurt....
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Mattresses Might Improv...

Which would you rather have: good sleep or good sex? This is the dilemma that many couples are facing when it comes time to buy a new mattress. It seems that sales of those super-plush mattresses are on the rise, and with good reason–we sleep better on them. But, according to a recent Barron’s report , they also have a serious downside–bad sex. New York sex therapist Sari Eckler explained it best to Barron’s: There’s a lack of resistance for the knees...
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Weight Watchers’ Weig...

I recently attended a local Weight Watchers meeting to speak about an upcoming charity walk/bike ride. Much to my surprise, when I walked in, the receptionist at the front table asked if I “needed to be weighed.” No, I don’t “need” to be weighed, I told her. No one “needs” to be weighed. To me, weighing people in public is just offensive and humiliating. And it goes against everything I believe in about how to get people healthy. I get that...
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10 Hottest Sustainable ...

Jeans are a wardrobe staple: Here’s where to look to stock your closet with stylish eco-friendly versions. Here is the original post:  10 Hottest Sustainable Denim Companies for Men’s and Women’s...
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