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Adaptogens: The Newest Nutrition Trend

Adaptogens are a buzzword in the wellness world, popping up everywhere from juice bars to lifestyle blogs. But what are adaptogenic herbs, exactly? Here’s what you need to know.
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The Fastest and Healthiest Way To Drop 20 Lbs.

Losing weight can be incredibly challenging regardless of whether you’re looking to lose five pounds or 20. Not only does it require diet and lifestyle changes, it also takes quite a bit of patience. Fortunately, using a mix of proven strategies can simplify and expedite weight loss.
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How Long Does It Really Take to Make Healthy Eating and Exercise a Habit?

How Long Does It Really Take to Make Healthy Eating and Exercise a Habit?

The difference between another failed diet and lifelong weight loss: habits.
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Should I Cut Out Alcohol to Get Rid of Fat?

First, I’ll toast you to a good question here. (I’m drinking green tea right now, but feel free to have a sip of whatever you wish.) When people ask “does alcohol make you fat,” or “should I stop drinking to lose weight,” the answer is complex
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Most of Us Misunderstand Metabolism. Here Are 9 Facts to Clear That Up.

We talk about metabolism like it's something we can manipulate by gulping a pill, downing some green tea, or running faster. You've seen the articles headlined "Boost your metabolism" or "Try this high-metabolism diet to lose weight." But this obscures many truths about this essential, yet still somewhat mysterious, biological process. Here are nine facts to help you understand metabolism, and how to think about it in the context of weight gain and weight loss.
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The Best Advice After Trying Every Fad Diet? Just Eat.

Investigative journalist Barry Estabrook’s personal journey to understand the absurdity of the diet industrial complex.
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