McDonald’s shareholders voted against swapping plastic for eco-friendly straws. Yet the chain’s participation in eliminating plastic straws could be a game changer when it comes to the health of the environment.
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You don't need a ton of fancy training equipment to get fit. In fact, depending on your goals, you may only need one thing: A weight plate. This relatively inexpensive piece of equipment is not only easy to store and use, but it's more versatile than you might think.
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Weddings, reunions, work parties -- these are events where it's essential to get your makeup right. Check out these tips and tricks for looking your best.
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Whether you’re starting your week, ending it or you’re stuck in the middle of it, stress can take a toll on your energy levels. But this fast-paced, 20-minute Pilates workout will get your heart rate up and relieve all that stress while toning and sculpting your entire body.
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Most of us view shaving as a necessary evil -- a painstaking ritual that, unfortunately, isn’t always pain-free. Done incorrectly, shaving can cause a variety of uncomfortable issues, such as razor burn, dry skin and nicks and cuts. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
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You can do high-intensity interval training on any type of cardio equipment, including an elliptical machine.
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Deep water aerobics has a low impact on your joints and high impact on your cardiovascular system, improving your overall health and fitness and aiding weight loss and maintenance.
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Who doesn’t want thick, shiny, bouncy hair? While we are typically concerned with the aesthetic look of our manes, the state of our hair can be an indication of overall health. Hair serves a biological purpose. Like our skin, hair helps to regulate body temperature and keep our heads warm.
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The ancient Greek philosopher Plato said, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” If you travel a lot -- either for business or pleasure -- chances are, you frequently find yourself needing a workout but having only minimal equipment and space available. Get creative and use this gym-free workout.
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Soreness, localized swelling or bruising, decreased mobility and muscle spasms are signs of a pulled chest muscle.
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Intense exercises such as running, cycling and jumping rope will help you burn 1,000 calories in a day.
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Doing 100 sit-ups doesn't burn very many calories -- only about 13 to 40, depending on your body weight.
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While you can’t target the fat around your gut, cardio workouts of varied duration and intensity can build your body into a fat-burning, calorie-combusting machine.
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Protein is all you hear about, right? It is the most satiating macronutrient, after all. Since protein helps to quash hunger between meals, it’s a diet mainstay for anyone trying to lose weight. But animal proteins need to be done right, choosing the right cuts and sourcing it consciously.
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HIIT, or high intensity interval training, is a cardiovascular exercise technique incorporating periods of low-intensity work alternated with periods of near maximum intensity.
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Depending on how fast you walk and how much you weigh, you could burn upwards of 500 calories on a daily stroll.
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After a shoulder pull, ice the shoulder, wrap it in an athletic bandage and rest until the pain has subsided.
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Cat people can get a bad rap. From “crazy cat ladies” to the assumption that cat fans hate other people, there are a lot of negative associations. But cat lovers do have a lot of positive traits in common, many of them backed by science.
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After sitting for hours in a plane, train or automobile, the first thing you might want to do is collapse on your bed. But the best way to get travel agitation out of your system is to work out! Plus, exercise helps you adjust to a new time zone.
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Acne in the pubic hair can stop you in your tracks. Not only are the painful, but these pimples can also be really annoying. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent your pubic area from breaking out again.
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