This Is Why Blowing Out Your Birthday Candles Is Kind of Icky
Blowing out birthday candles on a cake can increase the amount of bacteria on icing by 1,400 percent.
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How does the food we eat give us energy? From the anti-inflammatory benefits of a garlic-rich diet to the digestive impact of oatmeal and berries, understanding nutrient synergy is the foundation of an effective detox diet.
Unexpected Health Habits of the Royal Family — Revealed!
Want to eat and exercise like royalty? These health habits of the Royal Family will inspire you to up your health and fitness game.
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15 Foods That Will Make You More Productive and 5 to Avoid
You might not realize that your diet plays a major role in your productivity. Read on to learn what to eat to keep your mind laser-focused, and what to avoid.
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10 Worst Foods to Eat When You're Stressed Out of Your Mind
From struggling with deadlines to not getting enough sleep, plenty of situations can lead to stress-induced overeating. This pleasure is fleeting and can spell bad news for your weight, immune system and heart health.
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You Won't Believe the Late-Night Munchies People Are Ordering Across the Country
Where are people ordering the most late-night takeout and what are they grubbing on? We've got the answers.
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The Bizarre Reason Men Eat More Around Women
A new study maintains that men eat more when dining with women than they do with other men, which may be because they are trying to show off.
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How to Eat and Drink Like the Queen of England
New details about the Queen of England's daily diet have emerged, and it includes more than a few cocktails and lots of sweet treats.
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9 Ways to Help Avoid Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D has made its way out of the shadows of calcium to become the new “it” micronutrient. Responsible for brain development, strong bones, muscle and cardiovascular function, healthy lungs and airways, and keeping your immune system strong, vitamin D is crucial for overall good health.
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10 Things Your Gym Won't Tell You
While you work on your abs, your gym works to make its financial bottom line. Read on to find out 10 things most gyms won't disclose to you before you sign up.
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The 10 Most Dangerous Valentine’s Day Candies
It’s about that time of year when Valentine’s Day candies start popping up in stores everywhere. And while the colorful treats may look innocent and sweet, most of what’s on display is overly processed, packaged foodstuff loaded with added sugar, artificial ingredients and saturated fat.
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Anthony Bourdain Wants You to Eat Ugly Food
Anthony Bourdain has a simple solution for the food waste crisis: he's going to make "imperfect" fruits and vegetables the next food trend.
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What?! Nutella Changed Its Recipe to Be Even More Unhealthy
Nutella is having a rough year. First there were the headlines about one of its primary ingredients, [palm oil](https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012687-worst-news-ever-nutella-might-increase-cancer-risk/), increasing your cancer risk (the company refuted the claim and [Snopes](https://www.snopes.
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Foods to Eat When Taking Bikram Yoga
Bikram yoga is practiced in a room generally heated to approximately 104 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat of the room combined with the 90-minute practice may affect what and when you eat before classes. Eating the wrong foods or too close to practice may lead to indigestion, nausea, bloating, diarrhea or constipation.
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Are Shrubs the New Kombucha?
Shrubs are flavored vinegars that taste great and promote gut health. Plus they can be used in your favorite cocktails
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These Stress-Fighting Adaptogens Are the New Superfoods
Feeling [stressed](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011067-15-stressreducing-techniques/)? The better question would be who isn’t feeling stressed these days? But if stress turns you into a hot mess, you may want to ask your doctor about adaptogens.
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15 Foods to Cure the Winter Blues
Being cooped up during the coldest, darkest days of the year can lead to the winter doldrums, when nothing feels better than a trip to the fridge for a comforting treat.
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Angelina Jolie Eats Spiders?! And 9 Other Weird Celeb Food Confessions
From wildly unhealthy breakfasts to munching on bugs, here are 10 food confessions from celebrities that will leave you beyond perplexed.
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16 STRONGER Motivations from Top Trainer Nicky Holender
Need a [little motivation](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/559081-20-top-trainers-best-motivational-quotes/) to get stronger? Top celebrity trainer and former professional soccer player Nicky Holender worked with LIVESTRONG.COM to create [STRONGER](https://www.livestrong.
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Healthy STRONGER Snacks Under 200 Calories
Looking to [lose weight](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1011786-10-ways-changing-think-promotes-weight-loss/) without giving up your [snack habit](https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13400507-11-healthy-snacks-you-can-make-at-the-office/)?
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Foods to Eat Before a Workout to Increase Energy
Diet is the single most important element of developing energy for your workout. Really. What you eat [can increase your energy](http://www.livestrong.com/article/1012718-heres-fuel-body-before-workout/) and prepares your body to perform at its maximum during any type of exercise.
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