Small Changes, Big Health Payoffs, and other Weekend Reads
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an excellent weekend!
How to boost your mood
When you smile it triggers mood-boosting hormones in the brain. So even if you donât feel happy, put a smile on your face and you may soon start to feel more positive.'
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Small Changes Make Biggest Health Impact - Ease Back Pain, Lower Blood... - AARP
Little things you do that have the biggest impact on your health Improve your health En español l Sometimes all it takes to improve your health are a few easy changes. These 7 tips take just a few minutes, but the payoff will be long-lasting.
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6 Reasons It's Easy to Be Fooled by a Narcissist | Psychology Today
Many are actually good-looking and in good shape (they care about themselves first and foremost, donât forget) and they can ooze charm. Success matters to the narcissistâor, at least, the appearance of successâ and heâll show evidence of one or the other so thatâs part of the turn-on too
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What to Eat for a Stronger Immune System | LIVESTRONG.COM
Prebiotics (aka bacteria food) help nourish our good microbial friends. Essentially, prebiotics are a form of semi-digestible fiber. You should get at least two to three servings of prebiotic-rich foods each day (more if you're unhealthy and need extra support from your gut flora).
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Cinnamon Health Benefits
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon included in a daily diet can lower cholesterol. Also Cinnamon may significantly lower LDL "bad" cholesterol, and triglycerides (fatty acids in the blood) and total cholesterol.
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The Wine Words to Stop Using Already - Bon Appétit
Okay, there are a few people who actually studied wine who get this stuff. But for the rest of us? Weâre winging it, and in our attempt to seem cool, weâre ordering some meh wines that donât match our foodâor that we donât even *like* at the end of the night. Talk about tragedy of our time!
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Why Wood Pulp In Your Parmesan Wonât Kill You - Bon AppĂ©tit
First the good: Eating cellulose wonât kill you. There are no known harmful side effects from adding it to food, and itâs completely legal.
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Prepare to be fingerprinted on future European vacations - Apr. 6, 2016
Fingerprinting at European airports could become the norm in a few years.
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10 Places You Forget to Clean | Angies List
You missed a spot: When it comes to housekeeping, some chores often slip through the cracks.
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Trusted [hybrid:title] How To's, Hiring Advice | Angie's List
Many people turn to alternative methods when modern medicine fails or the side effects of medications or medical procedures outweigh the risks of living with a disease or medical condition
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