If you look closely enough, you can tell when most people are lying. The concept of body language changing during a lie spawned an entire television show, “Lie to Me.” Even “Bachelorette” winner Jordan Rodgers has faced scrutiny for his lack of eye contact with his damsel while proclaiming his devotion.
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If you hop on the elliptical or treadmill and zone out for 30 minutes, your workout strategy needs help — especially if your goal is to burn fat and lose weight. All you need is one minor tweak: interval training.
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Brunch doesn’t have to mean endangering your diet -- at least not when they come in the form of these super-satisfying brunch bowls that feature ingredients fit for making a healthy start.
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Navy SEALs are some of the toughest and most highly trained men in the American military. Because they conduct dangerous missions both in the water and on land and often under the cover of darkness, the skills and requirements to become a SEAL are much more rigorous than any other branch of the Armed Forces.
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You know the feeling: Feeling left behind, alone and sad in your pjs with only your beloved Netflix for company. It's called "fear of missing out," or FOMO, and social media only heightens that feeling. While generally used in a lighthearted context, FOMO is actually a real issue.
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Tabata, HIIT, kettlebells, CrossFit … sure, tough workouts are hogging all the headlines these days, but that doesn’t mean you should completely ditch moderate-intensity exercise. In fact, here are seven good reasons you should be doing moderate- to low-intensity exercise more often.
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Boba tea, or bubble tea, is a delicacy that began in Taiwan. The drink takes green tea and combines it with tapioca pearls to provide a “chewy” consistency. Calories will vary based on the recipe.
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Protein powders are an easy way to add a protein boost to your day. Here are a few ideas on how to mix, shake or blend the powders into a drink.
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Sitting at your desk for long hours in “chair pose” can lead to chronic pain all over. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to prevent and relieve that tension -- practice yin yoga at your desk.
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Got low testosterone? Try one (or all) of these six ways to raise your testosterone levels naturally.
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A lack of shut-eye can lead to such health problems as an expanding waistline, high blood pressure and an altered mood.
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The supplement industry is a 36.7 billion dollar business. But do you really need supplements? And, which supplements are safe?
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Seitan, also known as wheat meat, is a vegetarian meat substitute made from wheat gluten, soy sauce or tamari, ginger, garlic and seaweed. This nonmeat alternative is high in protein, low in fat and a good source of iron. The meatlike food, however, can be high in sodium and affect blood pressure.
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Boba milk tea, also known as bubble tea or tapioca tea, often contains brewed black or green tea, large tapioca pears, milk and honey. This blended, sweet drink tends to contain high levels of fat and sugar.
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Not your standard cup of tea, tapioca bubble tea is a sweet concoction usually made from tea, milk, sugar and balls of tapioca called pearls. Tapioca bubble tea comes in an assortment of fruit flavors as well as chocolate, vanilla and more. These beverages are often high in added sugar and calories.
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Glutinous black rice, also known as sticky black rice, is the unpolished, whole grain of traditional sticky white rice, commonly served in Asian restaurants, especially Thai. Despite its name, the color of the rice is closer to a deep, dark purple.
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If the outer calf (the gastrocnemius muscle) feels particularly tight, stretching this area could provide relief.
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Aerobic exercise has been used by humans for millennia to promote health and happiness, as well as looks. Classes began in the 1970s and have progressed since.
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Rash guards are worn in no-gi competitions and training to denote rank, wick sweat and protect the wearer from mat burn.
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Body Balance classes combine the mind-body practices of yoga, tai chi and Pilates to lengthen and strengthen the muscles and focus the mind.
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