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What To Do When Your Dream Job Becomes a Nightmare
Unhealthy workplaces exist: In extreme situations, colleagues may undermine you, bosses can ignore major human resource problems, and false accusations start to fly. Gracefully exiting tough situations is an art, and you need assistance learning the ropes. Build an action plan from information in The Episodic Career. So what do you do if you are…
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The Skinny on Teatox Diets
by Mariah Edwards-Heflin For centuries, herbal teas have been revered for their health benefits. Originating in southwest China, Tibet and Northern India, tea has long been used for its supposed medicinal and spiritual properties. Tea is now thought to possess a powerful ability to melt stubborn body fat, but studies show that although tea may…
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6 “Healthy” Foods You Should Avoid When Trying To Lose Weight
We’ve all been there. You’re walking down the aisles of the grocery and can’t help but notice the call outs on products. Low fat! Multigrain! Full of vitamins! How true are these labels? Courtney McCormick, Corporate Dietitian at Nutrisystem, says some might be too good to be true and encourages you to avoid these six…
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The 10 Most Common Beauty Concerns—and How to Fix Them Naturally
Zits? Puffy undereyes? Hair falling out? We all suffer from beauty maladies from time to time, but many over-the-counter treatments contain harmful chemicals. Here are 10 great at-home remedies. From Bio-Young: Get Younger at a Cellular and Hormonal Level. 1. Acne. Acne is, in fact, caused by the male hormones, or androgens. It is possible…
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How to Break the Bad Habits That Age You Most
According to the timeless beauty Audrey Hepburn, “Happy girls are the prettiest girls.” But what constitutes a happy girl? It turns out making smart lifestyle choices will help you look and feel younger. It’s easy to believe that it doesn’t matter how we treat our skin, that a quick trip to the dermatologist’s office can…
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4 Tips for Starting and Joining a Mommy Group
For new mothers, finding community is crucial. As beautiful and delicious as new babies may be, many women feel alienated in those early days (weeks, months) of parenthood. Longstanding ties to professional identities and friendships with non-parents are put “on hold,” and navigating the world with a little bundle of baby always in tow can…
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The Stash Plan Recipe: Stuffed Peppers
This healthy make-ahead recipe will give you a great head start on your daily meals. From The Stash Plan. 1 cup short-grain brown rice 1/4 cup wild rice 3 tablespoons plain Greek organic yogurt 3 cups water 1/2 cup broth (chicken or beef) 1 teaspoon salt 4 different-colored bell peppers 1 carrot 1 small onion…
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How to Rightsize Your Retirement Budget
Retirement means more free time to do the things you always wanted: pick up a new hobby, spend more time with the grandkids, golf to your heart’s content. But how do you need to adjust your spending habits to make those dreams happen? It turns out there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for everyone. Learn how to…
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FitBit’s Stock Falls Amid Lawsuits and Low Sales
FitBit’s bad year just got a whole lot worse. Amid lawsuits that the heart rate monitor mechanism on the FitBit was giving inaccurate readings, which then threw off other statistics like daily calorie burn, Fitbit‘s stock plunged almost 20% Tuesday February 23, 2016 after the company announced late Monday that sales and earnings for the…
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Stop The Energy Drain: Find Your Traps and Banish Them
Do you start the day in a good mood, only to have it slink into darkness by 11 a.m.? You may have “energy traps,” patterns you’ve developed that increase the amount of stress and negativity in your life. Learn how to identify and eliminate them from your life in Body Intelligence: Harness Your Body’s Energies…