by Helen Lamanna
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a cool weekend!
15 Best Places To Retire For Real Estate Investments
Knowing that retirees are looking for more than median sales prices and cap rates in their future homes, RealtyTrac also includes where the towns land on the cost of living index, average annual temperature and average annual chances of sunshine in their rankings.
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7 Effective Ways Happy People Think
If you’re reading this, congratulations, you’re ALIVE! And if you can’t find a reason to smile about that, you’ll have an awfully tough time finding a better reason to.
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9 Summer Foods That Are Healthier Than You Think | Reader's Digest
The fact that these foods are healthy may not surprise you, but their health benefits might. Read on for extra reasons to consume these nourishing nibbles this summer.
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Regrets — we're sure you've had a few. From losing the one that got away to picking the wrong career path, see how yours stack up against the most common causes of remorse reported in a new survey.
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Foods that Prevent Sleep | 5 Foods Preventing Sleep | Caring.com
If you're having trouble sleeping, what about a midnight snack? It can be a good idea. But be careful to avoid these five foods that can *prevent* you from getting a good night's rest:
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7 Tricks to Keep Your House Cool Without Air Conditioning | Reader's Digest
When the weather heats up, turning on the air conditioning also means emptying your wallet. To avoid the high cost of air conditioning – and to be more environmentally friendly – follow these cool tips.
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Comedian Anthony Anderson gets serious about his health after diabetes diagnosis - latimes.com
Fear can be a powerful motivator, at least at first. Actor and comedian Anthony Anderson understands that sticking to an exercise regimen and improving eating habits takes more than a disquieting conversation with a physician to sustain motivation.
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Diet Sodas Do Not Help Weight Loss - Health News - redOrbit
Although the idea of a diet drink sounds good in theory, scientists now say the low-calorie drinks do not actually help you lose weight.
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How to catch a cold - Health - redOrbit
Want a cold? Worry! Get anxious! It's thought that tension can make you less resistant to infection.
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10 Simple Truths Smart People Forget
Some of the smartest people I know continuously struggle to get ahead because they forget to address a few simple truths that collectively govern our potential to make progress. So here’s a quick reminder:
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Superfood: Eat More Avocados | TruthTheory
Studies have shown that the minerals in avocado even help you better absorb other nutrients, like beta carotene. They also contain a sugar called D-manno-heptulose that helps your skin produce collagen, which can prevent wrinkles.
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Menopause Symptoms: Women Report Strange Sensations Beyond The Common Signs
While hot flashes and night sweats are familiar menopause symptoms, many women swear their gyrating hormones cause a host of other unusual problems. The menopause website Power-Surge.com lists 34 reported conditions, including sore joints, dizziness, a "burning tongue," heart palpitations, and "buzzing sensations" in the head.
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