The truth about this trendy beverage. By Marty Munson Drop a slice of lemon into a glass of cool water or a mug of hot and drink it before breakfast.…
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7 ways to reduce stress and keep blood pressure down
When it comes to preventing and treating high blood pressure, one often-overlooked strategy is managing stress. If you often find yourself tense and on-edge, try these seven ways to reduce…
10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication
By making these 10 lifestyle changes, you can lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease .By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’ve been diagnosed with high blood…
10 Fascinating Facts About Sex
1. Nocturnal orgasms aren’t just a male phenomenon—many women have them too! In Alfred Kinsey’s groundbreaking research on female sexuality, he found that 37% of the women he surveyed had…
7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young African-American Men
by Antwaun Sargent Last week Long Island teenager Kwasi Enin captured national headlines after becoming part of an impressive club: high school seniors who have been accepted into all eight…
Learning How to Think: The Skill No One Taught You
“I’ve spent my life trying to undo habits—especially habits of thinking. They narrow your interaction with the world. They’re the phrases that come easily to your mind, like: ‘I know…
Why are black poor Americans more optimistic than white ones?
By Dr Carol Graham America can appear to be sharply divided by politics, incomes and even life expectancy. But why are poor black Americans so much more optimistic than their…
5 Ways to Live Your Best Life, According to Science
The quality and quantity of your life is mostly up to you. by Christina DesMarais CREDIT: Getty Images The quality and quantity of your life is–in large part–up to you.…
3 Scientific Facts About Kissing for Valentine’s Day
Science is only beginning to understand kissing. Sebastian Ocklenburg, Ph.D. 1. Most of us turn our heads to the right side when kissing. Have you ever paid attention to which…
How Much Weight Can You Lose in a Week?
Dropping pounds too fast will make you lose muscle, too. By Cindy Kuzma and Melissa Matthews Getty ImagesFangXiaNuo There’s no shortage of dramatic weight loss transformations on Instagram, which makes…