by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an excellent weekend!
Three reasons not to eat kale: not such a super food after all
No one should overdo raw kale. Most of us are OK if we stick to modest amounts, such as a handful in a smoothie or juice, even on a daily basis. But if you have existing thyroid problems it’s safest to stick to cooked kale.
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What the hell is Bulletproof coffee? And can you lose weight drinking it
Can ‘Bulletproof’ coffee, complete with butter and oil, really promote weight loss
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5 Ways to Stay Mentally Strong When You’re Not Feeling “Good Enough”
Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough?
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Why Your Workout Should Be High-Intensity - NYTimes.com
They are showing that high-intensity exercise may be even better than regular aerobic activities for many patients with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, stroke, pulmonary disease, arthritis and Parkinson’s disease.
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The Benefits of a Lunch Hour Walk - NYTimes.com
A new study finds that even gentle lunchtime strolls can perceptibly — and immediately — buoy people’s moods and ability to handle stress at work.
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One glass of alcohol per day can reduce risk of heart failure : Australian Women's Weekly
According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal, a daily alcoholic drink could lower the risk of heart failure in men and women. The social drinker is doing more good for their heart than heavy drinkers and teetotallers. So, well, cheers to that.
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Vitamin D - 10 Vitamins You May Need if You Have Crohns - Health.com
10 Vitamins You May Need if You Have Crohn’s
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Back pain - Symptoms - NHS Choices
You should also see your GP if you have regular episodes of back pain for more than six weeks.
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Exercise of the Week: The Plank - Don't Change Much
Start by holding the plank for 30 seconds and work up from there. If you’re just starting out, keep your knees on the ground, and work up to straight legs.
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Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Make You Dumber? - Forbes
“The brain needs glucose for energy and diets low in carbohydrates can be detrimental to learning, memory, and thinking,” lead investigator Holly A. Taylor, a psychology professor at Tufts University, explained.
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Toronto And Montreal Are The Best Cities To Live In, According To The Economist
Toronto and Montreal might have a longtime rivalry, but one thing is for sure — they are both incredible places to live.
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Study: Eat Protein in the Morning - The Atlantic
People who got 35 grams of protein at breakfast were less hungry throughout the day and saw favorable changes in the hormones and brain signals that control appetite.
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