Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Is Your Food Totally Safe From Toxic Fillers?

We were shocked to find out recently that foods we love to eat can be potentially dangerous for our health, thanks to the additives that large food production companies are putting in them.

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Monday, February 22, 2016

Could Your Humidifier Be Making You Sick?

A humidifier can cause health issues if not cleaned and used the right way.

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Should You Be Drinking 8 Glasses Of Water Every Day?

You often read in magazines and hear your health-conscious friends say that you should drink eight glasses of water every day. But how true is this?

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#GoWearRed: Our Favorite Looks From The Red Carpet

In the spirit of #HeartMonth, we're bringing you five of our favorite red carpet "red" looks. #GoWearRed

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Getting In A Hard Core Workout With Health Soup

Don't get me wrong, I don't intend to abandon my favorite foods, but given that I was considering cutting back on them, I decided to look up some targeted exercises for my mid-section.

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Natural Remedies To Prevent Heartburn & Acid Reflux

Here are six home remedies to eliminate that painful heartburn and acid reflux.

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Week 3: Are You Up For The ‘Eat Well Challenge’?

We’re into another great week of the American Heart Month, and we’re all charged up about eating healthier while keeping our tickers in mind when we make dietary choices.

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

The Coolest Fitness Devices To Monitor Your Heart Rate

To help you set those fitness goals, we’ve made a list of the smartest and most chic heart-friendly gear available in the market.

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5 Health Benefits Of Radish

Radishes provide essential nutrition to keep your body healthy and strong.

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How To Parent Uncooperative Kids

What do parents do when their previously perfectly capable child reverts to childish behavior, or worse, regresses to a point where they claim they cannot do simple tasks?

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

These 6 Questions Could Reveal Your STD Risk

Researchers at Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine thought of devising a questionnaire that would make it easier for people to determine their risk of having an STD.

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It’s A Wrap: Our Favorite Collections From NYFW 2016

There were multiple showcases that have us eagerly waiting for the Fall-Winter collections to hit stores, but our absolute favorites are these fashion houses that were just a cut above the rest.

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6 Steps To Better Career Growth

Here are our top tips to create the career of your dreams.

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Friday, February 19, 2016

Being A Chilled Out Parent Is Easier Than You Thought

If you wish to be a little more kid-friendly and less autocratic than perhaps earlier generations, know that it won’t be easy because you really do have to ease into it. Here’s how you can go about it in 5 simple steps.

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An STD You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, M. genitalium could be a more common sexually transmitted disease (STD) than gonorrhea.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Take Your Workout Outdoors With These Winter Sports

Save the nighttime for all your lazing around, and hit the slopes in the afternoon because, as we've told you before, a winter workout is better than any other for reasons aplenty!

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5 Ways To Reduce Your Risk For Type 2 Diabetes

You can take positive steps to reduce your risk of developing the disease by focusing on things such as making healthier food choices and improving your level of physical activity.

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Vegan? Here’s How To Ensure You Score Those Essential Nutrients

Here’s a list of key nutrients that vegans tend to be deficient in and how you can obtain them from vegan foods.

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Are You Making These Decor Mistakes In Your Home?

One comment that stuck with me is, "Work backwards. We all have a long list of things we like, so it's easy to lose sight and turn your house into a hoarding ground."

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3 Smart Tips To Track Your Cash

Keeping track of your expenses can be a pain in the neck but ignoring where your cash is flowing is not only foolish, it’s downright dangerous.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

5 Recommended Foods For Type 2 Diabetes

Research shows that there are a lot of healthy, nutritious foods out there that can improve blood sugar levels and help those living with diabetes to manage the disease more effectively.

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Beauty Gadgets We’d Love To Take Home

If you had some high-tech gadgets with super awesome intel on your side, perhaps the trial and errors of beauty solutions would be few and far between.

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5 Ways To De-Stress If You’re Not Into Meditation

There are other ways to achieve this same calm and stress relief, and we’re here to tell you exactly how to do this.

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A Daily 20-Minute Walk Can Lead To Better Health; Here’s Why

A Cambridge University study of 334,000 people found that even a modest amount of some kind of activity prolonged life.

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Yoga vs Gym: Where To Get Your Next Great Workout

Should you be on the yoga mat working on stretches, breath control and building body balance, or sweating it out at the gym with intense cardio workouts that rev up your heart rate and help you blast fat and calories?

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This Hilarious Hello Parody Is Dedicated To Weight Watchers Everywhere

Now I'm not here to deter those who can and are; kudos to you for having amazing willpower. As for the rest of us mortals, here's a video that's going viral on YouTube.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Don’t Be Fooled By Bad Science

A recent experiment by science journalist John Bohannon has opened a Pandora's box of sorts.

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Yeezus! Why Kanye’s Season 3 Collection At NYFW Is Making Headlines

The rapper makes headlines wherever he goes—even if it is for all the wrong reasons. So, why would his show at the NYFW 2016 be any different?

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Life Skills To Help Your Kids Survive Outside The Nest

Give your kids the know-how of life as they get ready to fly out and become independent.

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Podcasts We Love: Alex Jamieson’s The Crave Cast

In this first of our series on 'Podcasts We Love', we bring you Alexandra Jamieson's The Crave Cast and three of our fave episodes from her show.

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Golden Milk: What Exactly Is It & Why It’s So Good For Health

Golden milk is a turmeric-coconut milk drink loaded with nutrients to keep you healthy.

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Can The Very Chic Fitbit Alta Replace Your SmartWatch?

When a fitness tracker comes with the "customizable" tag, we're eager to know more. Let's see if the Fitbit Alta lives up to the hype, shall we?

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Heal Yourself With Equine Therapy

Folks have now begun to turn to horses for healing in a more structured manner with a treatment called Equine Therapy.

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Monday, February 15, 2016

3 Quick Asian-Inspired Weeknight Meals

We all want to whip up tasty meals that are nutritious, texturally rich and visually tempting. However, the stress of weekdays puts a dampener on our culinary ambitions. We’re bringing you some recipe inspiration to help you achieve this.

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Dare To Take On The 45-Minute Workout You Will Never Forget?

Get ready for one of the most grueling workouts of your life which will go by so fast, you'll be too busy counting your reps to watch the clock.

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Trippin’ On Bob Marley’s Natural Skincare Line

The key ingredient to hit all the high notes? You guessed it, it's cannabis all the way.

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Week 2: Are You Up For The ‘Eat Well Challenge’?

Continuing our effort to raise awareness about heart health, we've put together ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, a snack, a beverage and no, we've not forgotten dessert.

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Zoom Into Red Carpet-Worthy Nails With Our Mani Cam

In memory of the mani cam and looking forward to the upcoming Awards season, I've pulled together a few celebrity looks that you can 'nail' with ease.

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Sign Up For The NikeWomen Victory Tour, Already!

This promotional tour filled with sporting activities across the seven continents will run until September, and yes, it will make its way to Los Angeles, too.

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4 Foods That Could Decrease Your Immunity

Here's a list of some of the absolute worst types of foods for the immune system.

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Charlie Sheen Explores Alternative Treatments For HIV

In a recent appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, Charlie Sheen told Dr Mehmet Oz that he was off HIV medicine and was in search of an alternative to cure the disease.

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Should We Have A Law Against Food Wastage?

Fifty percent of the food prepared in the US every single day ends up in the garbage, that's 4 billion tons of food each year. This needs to stop.

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Friday, February 12, 2016

Sip On These 6 Herbal Teas Exhibiting Medicinal Properties

These six herbal teas are powered with medicinal benefits.

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Beauty Mistakes That Could Trip You Up On Valentine’s Day

We've decided to give you the 'don't's' list, which we find comes far more handy to avoid beauty slips on Valentine's Day.

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Adidas By Stella McCartney Kickstarts The Year With Fit Fashion For Women

New active wear and running shoes for women mark the advent of the brands which have now extended their partnership to 2020.

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Why You Should Nap Everyday

The benefits of napping are manifold. Getting a mid-day shut-eye not only helps you focus better but also helps productivity and creative thought.

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Heart-Healthy Snack Ideas To Nourish The Mind & Body At Work

Stash these healthy snacks in your desk drawer to keep your hunger at bay.

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

7 Delicious Brekkie Ideas For Your Valentine

This Valentine’s Day, why not begin with feeding your beloved a breakfast fit for a King (or Queen, as the case may be)? Here’s how to pull out all the stops to sweep them off their feet.

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5 Health Reasons To Munch On Cashews

Cashews are rich in phosphorous, potassium, copper, zinc, healthy fats, antioxidants and plant iron that have amazing health benefits.

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Dear Boyfriend, When In Doubt Buy Her These V-Day Beauty Hampers

Don't be intimidated by the thought of buying a gift, because an old relationship or new, there are fail-safe things that work for every kind of woman.

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A Heart-Healthy Diet That’s Good For Your Waistline

Club your weight watching meal plan with a heart-healthy diet so that you've got yourself covered in terms of nutrition and the number on the scale.

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Meaningful Ways To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With Your Loved Ones

This Valentine’s Day, we give you meaningful ways in which you can tug at the heartstrings of your loved ones.

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Sprout Your Way To Better Health

Remember the time when sprouts were boring and uninspiring.Now, health food stores all over carry ‘sprouting’ almonds, chia seeds, peas and lima beans in their fancy little jars. It would appear that sprouting has finally come of age.

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Celebrating Black History Month With World-Class Athlete Serena Williams

She has gone far beyond her athletic achievements and is now a successful businesswoman, fashionista, and role model in every right.

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GateCrashers: Our Favorite Open-To-Public Events At The NYFW 2016

If you're a fashion fiend or an amateur, these are five shows at NYFW 2016 that you cannot miss!

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Can You Reduce Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer's disease can be prevented by making these four lifestyle changes.

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5 Superfoods For Super Healthy Living

These 5 superfoods can protect you from diseases.

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What’s The Health Risk In The Public Restroom?

With so many diseases doing the rounds, one may easily be concerned about contracting infections from a public toilet. Here's how you can reduce it.

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A Yoga Teacher Recommends At-Home DVDs Worth Your Time

Perhaps once you’ve attended a few beginners’ classes and understood the basics, you can find your at-home yoga fix in the comfort of your living room.

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Fun Ways To Spend V Day With Mr Maybe

Forget about the hackneyed roses and heart-shaped candy, here are some cool suggestions for you to spend V-Day with your potential Valentine this year.

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Be A Healthy Snow Bunny With This Skincare Checklist

We're ready to come out and play in the snow, but just give us a few minutes to get our winter gear, sun protection, and hydrating lotions in line.

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6 Working Mom Hacks To Make Life Easier

It’s wonderful being a mom, but sometimes balancing work and home is a struggle that often makes you want to question all your life’s choices. I've figured out some hacks that help me achieve just that.

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Lemons For A Healthy Heart

Fruits rich in vitamin C (such as lemons) are associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.

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Sun Protection: Get Your Facts Right With Health Soup

Do you know if the sun protection you use provides broad-spectrum coverage? No answer? Well, here's a fact sheet you must not miss!

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Instagrams We Love: Keeping Up With Kayla Itsines

Her #BBG workouts have caught on with millions, not only because they work, but because she's all about feeling good, both on the inside and out.

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An Attitude Of Gratitude This Mardi Gras

Taking things for granted can eventually be a drain on your emotions, your interactions with others and even your health in the long run. Remedy this with 5 easy steps to practice an attitude of gratitude.

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Monday, February 8, 2016

Follow These 4 Healthy Diet Rules For No-Wrinkle Skin

These simple and healthy diet rules can do wonders for your skin.

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Cloud Bread Is Taking Over The Internet

Try making some Cloud Bread, which is pillowy soft and a godsend for folks who are gluten-sensitive or downright gluten-intolerant.

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6 Classic Mardi Gras Foods That We Can’t Get Enough Of

Few of us can resist the lure of indulging our taste buds on Fat Tuesday. Here are six of our takes on classic Mardi Gras favorite foods we can’t seem to get enough of.

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5 Health Reasons To Eat More Oranges

Oranges are rich in vitamin C and other nutrients that promote good health.

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Ask The Doctor: How Does One Get Rid Of A Tooth Infection?

In our Ask The Doctor series, Z Living’s in-house health and wellness expert, Dr Jonathan D’Souza answers your questions and shares his tips for making the rest of your life the best of your life.

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NFL Players Doing Their Daughters’ Hair Is The Cutest Thing You’ll See Today

Thank you Pantene, because watching grown, brawny men play daddy dearest to the apple of their eye is hands-down the best thing we've seen in a long time.

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Soybeans Could Help Ease Menopausal Symptoms

Studies suggest that isoflavones, a family of phytoestrogens in soybeans, could alleviate the menopausal symptoms.

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What’s My Body Fat Percentage?

Knowing which diet will best help you shed those pounds starts with knowing your body fat percentage; not your BMI.

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Are You Up For The ‘Eat Well Challenge’?

To help you win the ‘Eat Well Challenge’ being held this American Heart Month, we put together a simple but detailed heart healthy meal plan for each week, with one delicious and nutritious meal every day.

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

5 Reasons Everyone Should Start Knitting

Knitting has been found to be beneficial for health. Here's how.

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Sorry, Beyoncé – I’m Not With You On This One

Beyoncé has been a role model for as long as I can remember – which is why I was taken aback with her latest collab with Coldplay for “Hymn for the Weekend.”

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Color Them Rainbow, Because #FrecklesArePretty

Women of varied ethnicities have taken to Instagram to show off their dotted lines to turn a thing of shame into one of pride.

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Try Cody App For A Great At-Home Workout

A Seattle-based startup has devised a web platform and app to deliver video tutorial content from some of the best fitness coaches in the world.

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Friday, February 5, 2016

Have A Toxic Work Colleague? Here’s How To Deal With Them

These simple communication guidelines will help you get by in the office with decorum and courtesy while still keeping your dignity intact.

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5 Cool Tricks To Conceal Those Under-Eye Dark Cirlces

We're sharing nifty little secrets from models, beauty bloggers, real girls, and skincare experts who teach you how to hide those raccoon eyes like a pro.

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This Summer, Put L’Oréal’s My UV Patch To The Test

If you're wondering how much sun exposure is too much, there's now wearable technology that will tell you when it's time to take some shade.

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Healthy Updates For Your Traditional Super Bowl Snack Spread

Game season is almost upon us and watching the Super Bowl matches is incomplete without these 5 quintessential superstar snacks.

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10 Recipes To Celebrate Our Not-So-Secret Love For Nutella

Because we love it so much, and this crazy comfort food that soothes us to the core, we rounded up 10 easy recipes to help you enjoy Nutella even more.

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

#WorldHeartDay: 6 Herbs To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Fed up of expensive medicines and intrusive medical procedures? Follow these simple herbs to get your heart pumping rhythmically.

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Grape Seed Oil: Good For Heart & Blood Health

Grappling with sight, allergies and skin problems? Go for grape seed oil to treat various problems.

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Change How You Workout With This Heart Rate Monitor

FitLinxx has developed a wearable heart rate monitor for fitness enthusiasts and athletes across the globe. Here's how you can make it work to your benefit.

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Yoga Asanas To Fine-Tune Your Cardiac Rhythm

These poses are designed to increase your heart rate and give you some cardio activity in spurts. Are you ready for the challenge?

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Tips For Hearty, Heart-Healthy Meals

To keep your heart alive and kicking, follow these useful tips and recipes.

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Trans Fat: How To Avoid This Cholesterol Culprit

Even with a growing concern for our heart health, trans fats continue to be part of many food groups. Here’s how to avoid the death trap.

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Meditation For A Healthy Heart

We’re so caught up in our pursuit of lofty goals and extraordinary aspirations that we don’t take care of our hearts. But there is a simple solution: meditation.

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We Love These Cute Food Hearts For American Heart Month

In our attempt to join in the American Heart Month revelry, we thought we’d go all out and transform everything into cutesy hearts from eggs, sandwiches, pasta, fruit and, of course, pizza.

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5 Tips For Hosting An Intimate Dinner Partyu

If you love having people over but have been putting it off for various reasons, our tips will help you throw a charming sit-down dinner party.

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Can Going Vegetarian Help You Lose Weight?

The idea of giving up the main component of what makes two of my three meals is frightening, to say the least. But, is it worth it?

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Groovy Recipes If You’re Nuts About Nutella

Love Nutella? We’ve got you a bunch of cool recipes that let you feast on everyone's fave chocolate paste minus any guilt.

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#InstaFit Star Of The Week: Misty Copeland

In this part of our Instagrams We Love series, we feature a ballet dancer who's dedication to her craft and staying in shape is awe-inspiring.

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What Makes Quinoa A Hit With Celebs?

Quinoa's health benefits are increasingly becoming popular with celebrities.

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Can I Feel Conception?

Z Living's in-house doctor Jonathan D'Souza tells us about the four possible signs for detecting an early pregnancy.

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Pineapple Could Help Slow The Spread Of Cancer Cells

Bromelain, present in pineapple, is already in use clinically as an adjunct to chemotherapy.

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#WorldCancerDay: 4 Cancer Survivor Stories To Gain Inspiration From

We list below four cancer survivor stories that will help you find inspiration, hope, and support.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Why Modern Family Star Ariel Winter Underwent Breast Reduction Surgery

The Modern Family star revealed that she went underwent a breast reduction procedure to improve her physical health and emotional well-being.

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Model, Designer & Body Positive Activist, Ashley Graham

In this first post of our Instagram series, we bring you a peek at model, designer and body activist, Ashley Graham's Instagram and tell you why we think you will love it.

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Ease Arthritis Pain With These Natural Remedies

Rheumatoid arthritis pain can be alleviated with these simple home remedies.

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Makeup Wars: Liquid vs Kohl Eyeliner

Unable to decide which one to start off with, I used them on consecutive days and here's how I think they fared.

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#BeautyAlert: This African Import Is Better Than Argan Oil

What if we told you that a skincare oil that has 60 percent antioxidants (repair damage and prevent aging) than Argan has hit the beauty circuit?

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5 Great Reasons To Work Out In Winter

It really isn't just about weight loss, although most of us can't see beyond the number on the scale. This winter, resolve to get up and moving!

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Is Your Smartphone To Blame For Wrinkles & Breakouts?

Not just that, double chins, sagging jowls and pigmentation, too can be traced back to that dreaded handset.

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Heat-Protecting Hair Sprays For Blow-Drying Enthusiasts

If you’re going to expose your strands to styling tools, here are some products that can help protect them from getting fried.

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Foods That Sneak Sugar Into Your Weight-Loss Meal Plan

Just knowing that these everyday foods have high sugar content can help you be more mindful and watch your intake. Knowledge is power; and well, now you know.

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$$ Incentives Fail To Motivate Workplace Health, But There’s Hope

Many companies try to motivate their employees to shed weight with financial incentives. Does it work? And if not, what does?

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Get Involved In American #HeartMonth This February

Ideas from Z Living for how to participate in #HeartMonth and more great tips for keeping your heart (and the hearts you love) healthy.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2016

5 ‘Bad’ Carbs That Are Actually Good For You

Some foods that supposedly have bad carbs possess nutrients for good health.

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More Uses For Your Favorite Skincare & Makeup Products

We're not afraid to scrape the bottom of the barrel when it comes to our skin, hair and makeup solutions, and neither should you be.

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Cooking With Kids Just Got Easier & Fun

From easy breakfast ideas to packing a quick lunch or even helping someone rustle up a full-fledged meal in the kitchen, there’s a lot you can teach your children.

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Broccoli Can Help Control Cholesterol Levels

According to a study, steamed broccoli is effective for lowering cholesterol levels.

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Can you Ace This Exotic Ingredients Food Quiz?

Here's a quiz that tests your knowledge about exotic ingredients.Want to see how you fare?

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Ask The Doctor: How To Avoid Anemia When Breastfeeding

Z Living's in-house doctor Jonathan D'Souza explains how specific foods and iron supplements can manage anemia in breastfeeding mothers.

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What’s In Truvia & Is It Good For Me?

Often confused with stevia, a natural sweetener that is made from the leaf of the stevia plant, Truvia is actually an entirely different product. But is it good for you?

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Clean Up Your Act With This Winter Workout

If you've been unable to get to the gym owing to the white winter, perhaps some shoveling is in order to get your fitness fix. Trust us, it's a huge calorie burner.

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Tried & Tested: A Video Tutorial For No-Heat Straightening

If you're looking for a way to straighten your locks without those damaging styling tools, we assure you that this little video does just the trick.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

Jesuit’s Tea To Improve Digestion

Jesuit's tea can improve intestinal health and digestion by creating conditions that aren't favorable for harmful microorganisms.

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Online Dating Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

From your profile picture to the information you share, follow these rules to keep those creeps away.

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Falling Asleep During Yoga: Good, Bad, Or Simply Fantastic?

If you feel too self-conscious about passing out in yoga class, here are three simple tips that’ll help you save face.

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4 Recipes To Harness The Goodness Of Bone Broth

While most people just drink it as is, we thought we’d make it simple for you. Here are 4 delicious recipes to incorporate wholesome bone broth into your diet on a regular basis.

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Super-Healthy Game Plan For The Super Bowl

There are more ways to enjoy the game than stuffing your face with fried grub—and dear fitness lover, here are some wise words that will help you keep your diet.

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Why You Should Take That Daytime Nap

Research has shown how daytime naps help lower blood pressure following mental stress.

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5-Minute Mask For Chapped Lips

The Patchology Lip Gels are priced at $50 for 24 patches, but there is a cheaper resolve you can stir up at home.

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