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Is Instagram Body Positivity's Most Unlikely Ally?

Often misidentified and filed under 'self love' by media outlets, the body positivity movement is spreading its wings on social media — particularly on Instagram. Read on for a conversation with some of the platform's main movers and shakers.

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Can Drinking Wine Help You Lose Weight?

Although most people drink red wine for its complex taste or ability to take the edge off a stressful day, if that daily glass of red wine suppresses your appetite or decreases your daily calorie intake it might even result in weight loss.

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The 10,000 Steps a Day Challenge

Join the LIVESTRONG.COM team for our 10,000 Steps a Day Challenge! Here's all the info you need to get started off on the right foot (pun definitely intended).

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Exercise for Immediate Constipation Relief

Constipation is different for everyone, but it is usually defined as having three or fewer bowel movements in one week. You may also be constipated if you have hard, dry stool or if it is painful to go to the bathroom.

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What Can You Eat When Your Wisdom Teeth Are Removed?

Usual guidelines after tooth extraction are to resume liquids and very soft foods shortly after surgery, then transition back to usual foods within a few days. However, for the first few weeks after surgery, certain hard, sticky or crunchy foods may be restricted to protect the healing site.

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How Soon Can You Eat After Tooth Extraction?

After having a tooth extracted, your surgeon will provide aftercare guidelines, so you know how to take care of yourself and reduce the risk of post-operative complications. These recommendations will include how to eat and drink in the days after your surgery.

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9 Warmup and Cooldown Mistakes Wrecking Your Workout

Even though it takes just an extra few minutes, it's easy to fall into the habit of not warming up or cooling down properly. But keeping the following tips in mind, you'll be giving your body the best chance to stay healthy and injury-free.

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How to Learn Kung Fu Step-by-Step

While learning Kung-fu isn’t easy, getting started learning isn’t tricky. Follow a step-by-step guide to begin a journey toward Kung-fu mastery.

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Positives & Negatives of Kickboxing

Kickboxing is a fun and highly effective way to get fit. But it does have it's drawbacks, whether it’s practiced in a studio setting or at home as you follow a DVD, kickboxing

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Does Cheese Cause High Cholesterol?

What you eat can affect your cholesterol levels, with some foods increasing your risk for high cholesterol and some foods potentially helping you lower your cholesterol levels.

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Ghee and Milk Protein

Ghee is made from butter and is sometimes called clarified butter. Although it is technically a dairy product, just like milk, yogurt, ice cream, cream, butter and cheese, it is made only from the fattiest part of dairy and contains very little milk protein.

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