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6 Super Simple Tips to Promote Healthy Sleep

Sleepless nights can lead to more than frustration — leaving you feeling dull, depressed and forgetful — not to mention at risk for health problems including high blood...

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What to Do When Diet and Exercise Won’t Shed Excess Weight

You can hit the elliptical every day, get plenty of rest, eat more mind-fully than Madonna and still not lose that stubborn belly fat. Want to get rid of it anyway?...

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New American Recipes from the Nation’s Top Foreign-Born Chefs

A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation’s Top Foreign-Born Chefs Edited by Gabrielle Langholtz & Rick Kinsel; Prestel Press; $40.00 Despite rabid...

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This Is the Ultimate Way to Get Fit like You Did in Gym Class

Phys Ed wasn’t all frustrating rope climbs and locker room towel-snapping. We look at the history of some of the sports we played then — and how they can help us burn calories...

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This Is How Trans Men Can Achieve Ultimate Fitness

Body image can be a big issue for transgender men. A recent study found as many as 40% of young trans men and gender non-conforming people have diagnosed with eating disorders....

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Does Poz Mean Pause When Dating Someone with HIV?

Dating someone new is complicated enough. What happens when HIV becomes part of the picture? Whether a handsome face just caught your eye across a crowded room or you’re seeing...

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This Is How Five Amazing Groups Are Actually Fighting HIV/AIDS

The long-term goal is ending the epidemic, but much is being accomplished along the way. It’s tempting to praise organizations who help address the needs of people living...

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Feeling the Burn? Aloe Is Your Answer

Aloe Vera: The Ancient Egyptians referred to it as “the plant of immortality,” using its sap as a remedy for gastric conditions, inflammations, skin ailments, and even...

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This Is How a Happy Gay Couple Shares Breakfast with Meds

Sebastian recounts the joy of sharing breakfast with his fiancé, and how part of that morning ritual makes them part of a new generation of happy, healthy, loving gay couples....

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A Brief History of HIV Testing

How testing became more effective, more efficient and one of our best tools for ending the epidemic. HIV testing: just hearing those words is enough to give many people a dose of...

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Unlock the Ancient Hidden Magic of Witch Hazel

It’s sold over the counter at most convenience and drug stores. You likely have a bottle of it somewhere in your house. But where does witch hazel come from and what does it do?...

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This Is How the Beautyblender Can Refresh Your Look

After a glorious few weeks of rainbows and activism, Pride month is marching its way towards a triumphant finish. Here in New York City, people from all over the world will be...

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