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• Nordstrom Has Tons Of Hot Workout Clothes On Sale Right Now

  24-08-2017 23:42
  These buys will get you pumped for fall workouts.
  
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• The 5 Best Weight-Loss TV Shows, According To A Nutritionist

  24-08-2017 23:38
  Tune in for healthy inspiration—no crashing or quick "fixes" involved.
  
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• 24 cases of tuberculosis identified at a Texas high school

  24-08-2017 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ten more cases of tuberculosis have been diagnosed at George Bush High School (pictured) in Fort Bend County, Texas, which is near Houston, bringing the total number of cases to 24.
  
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• Health officials advise older people to walk faster

  24-08-2017 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Middle-aged people are being urged to walk faster to help stay healthy, amid concern high levels of inactivity may be harming their health.
  
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• This Is How Long You Should Wait For The Sex To Get Good With Someone New

  24-08-2017 22:46
  It's all about how you're feeling.
  
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• This Is How Long Should You Wait For The Sex To Get Good With Someone New

  24-08-2017 22:46
  It's all about how you're feeling.
  
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• This One-Day Plan Will Help You Bounce Back After A Day Of Overeating

  24-08-2017 22:23
  An exact timeline to eating, drinking, and exercising your way back to weight loss.
  
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• The Internet Is Freaking Out Over This Mom's Six-Pack Pregnancy Abs—Again

  24-08-2017 22:21
  Sarah Stage is facing criticism during her second pregnancy—despite posting a recent photo showing exactly how much weight she's gained.
  
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• Exoskeleton suit helps children with cerebral palsy walk

  24-08-2017 22:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers at NIH Clinical Center in Maryland tested exoskeleton suits on children with cerebral palsy. Six out of seven children had improved knee extension and steps after using it.
  
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• This Reddit Trick Will Totally Change The Way You Use Bobby Pins

  24-08-2017 21:42
  Put a pin in it.
  
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• Concussed athletes in Canada return before healed

  24-08-2017 21:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brain scans revealed that varsity athletes in Canada who recently suffered a concussion had visible changes in their brain structure after they were already given the go-ahead to return to play.
  
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• Aetna sued for revealing scores of patients' HIV statuses

  24-08-2017 21:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Patients were in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and D.C. Lawyers claim numerous patients' relatives and neighbors learned of their status.
  
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• Channing Tatum Pulled The Most BRUTAL Prank On His Wife Jenna Before He Proposed

  24-08-2017 20:34
  She may or may not have cried...
  
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• 'Three little girls tried to mug me'

  24-08-2017 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  When he was a miner, Ron Cordner felt respected, but now he feels isolated in his own community.
  
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• 7 Things Nutritionists Eat When They Really Don't Feel Like Cooking

  24-08-2017 20:13
  We all need some go-to lazy meals.
  
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• The Guardian view on migration: evidence trumps prejudice | Editorial

  24-08-2017 20:03
  The instincts that drove Theresa May at the home office are no guide to the best border policy for Brexit BritainThe volume of immigration is a measure of a country’s attractiveness to foreigners. It follows that a political strategy of reducing net migration involves making the UK less appealing as a place to live and work. A strict border regime can impede the daily flow, but it also contributes to a culture of insularity that discourages outsiders from wanting to get in. A more efficien
  
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• Indian boy's shoulder was pierced by a 12-inch-rod

  24-08-2017 19:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Lalit Kumar, 12, from Greater Noida, northern India, was swinging on the iron rod of a window canopy when it suddenly collapsed, causing the rod to pierce his shoulder, leaving him unconscious.
  
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• Exactly How Some Of The Fittest Athletes On Earth Eat During Competition

  24-08-2017 19:46
  What one writer learned from shadowing a chef at the Tour de France.
  
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• Women have more stamina than men says Canadian research

  24-08-2017 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Males are typically powerful but women have a greater power of endurance, a Canadian study has found. This makes females better at endurance events, says Professor Brian Dalton.
  
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• Bangladesh mother's leg weighs an astonishing 132lbs

  24-08-2017 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rezia Begum's, 40, right leg weighs around 132lbs (60kg) due to elephantiasis. The mother-of-two, from Bangladesh, has suffered with the condition since the birth of her second daughter 18 years ago.
  
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• The 7 Wildest 'Game Of Thrones' Theories On Reddit You Need To Know Before The Finale

  24-08-2017 19:05
  Spoiler alert!
  
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• Can Dr Google tell you if you have depression?

  24-08-2017 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The tool, designed in conjunction with a mental illness group, will not provide a definitive diagnosis, but it is designed to give US users tangible information to take to your doctor.
  
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• Minnesota girl with no arms learns to ride a bike 

  24-08-2017 18:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  R.E. Pranke, five, was born with bilateral phocomelia so she has no arms. The Minnesota girl turned down prosthetics but she wanted to be able to cycle. Her specialists made it happen.
  
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• Paralyzed Olympian Amy Van Dyken Says She's Lost A Ton Of Weight On This Diet

  24-08-2017 18:04
  She says it's also helped with nerve pain.
  
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• The 'This Is Us' Season 2 Trailer Is Here And We're Already Crying

  24-08-2017 17:49
  Just one month left to wait!
  
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• Herefordshire woman has overcome steroid cream addiction

  24-08-2017 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juli-Anne Coward, 50, from Leominster, Herefordshire, spent decades battling topical steroid withdrawal, which caused agonising flare-ups of sore, cracked skin every time she tried to wean herself off them.
  
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• Expert reveals how to stop worrying

  24-08-2017 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  According to Professor Hans Nordahl from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, people should recognise that brooding thoughts are a waste of time and not a form of problem-solving.
  
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• Think You Might Be Depressed? This Might Help

  24-08-2017 17:40
  A search could save your life.
  
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• Health service savings consultation launched

  24-08-2017 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Health trusts unveil £70m worth of savings and ask the public for their views.
  
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• Watch This 'Unicorn Cyst' Erupt In Dr. Pimple Popper's Latest Video

  24-08-2017 17:31
  Start off your day with a video that will churn your stomach.
  
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• Expert reveals what the condition of your nails signifies

  24-08-2017 17:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  From their colour to their shape, strength and texture, FEMAIL takes a look at what the condition of your nails really means. Expert Fiona Tuck also explains what to eat to nourish them best.
  
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• Health disparities in Appalachia are growing

  24-08-2017 17:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Public health experts and politicians in the area have said the new data underlines the growing disparity in the 13-state region compared to the rest of the country.
  
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• Women more likely to feel depressed as breadwinners

  24-08-2017 16:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Switching 'conventional' gender roles is making both sexes unhappy, finds an Illinois study. Despite better opportunities for women, society's expectations are slower to evolve, researchers say.
  
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• 'This Is How Instagram Helped Me Lose 10 Pounds'

  24-08-2017 16:41
  One woman says it's all about the hashtags.
  
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• Mother-of-two's leg weighs an astonishing 132lbs

  24-08-2017 16:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rezia Begum's, 40, right leg weighs around 132lbs (60kg) due to elephantiasis. The mother-of-two, from Bangladesh, has suffered with the condition since the birth of her second daughter 18 years ago.
  
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• Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals' merger moves a step closer

  24-08-2017 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The NHS trust boards of Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals vote to develop plans for a single organisation.
  
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• Walking can improve mood due to our hunter-gatherer roots

  24-08-2017 15:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It doesn't matter where we do it, why we do it or what we expect from the walk, found Iowa State University researchers. Physical movement alone boosts happiness due to our hunter-gatherer roots.
  
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• You're Probably Making Mistakes When Using These 3 Common Meds

  24-08-2017 15:30
  Turns out inhaler fails are super common.
  
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• Newcastle student chose fitness over partying to bulk up

  24-08-2017 15:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aylish Rutherford, 20, from South Shields, Newcastle, spent years feeling low in self-confidence and often picked apart her looks, but after watching athletics she felt inspired to change her attitude.
  
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• These Jeans Are Even More Comfortable Than Your Favorite Sweatpants

  24-08-2017 15:00
  You won't even think about changing out of these blues when you get home.
  
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• Clayton woman almost lost sight after scratching her nose

  24-08-2017 12:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Anita Clark, 50, from Clayton, Manchester, was terrified when her face doubled in size and a huge blister developed across both cheeks. She had cellulitis - a deadly infection that can cause sepsis
  
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• Epic health app checks glucose levels without blood

  24-08-2017 12:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Developers say the London-based Epic app will be available to download - free of charge - on Android smartphone devices and iOS at the end of this year.
  
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• Woman has overcome her steroid cream addiction

  24-08-2017 12:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juli-Anne Coward, 50, from Leominster, Herefordshire, spent decades battling topical steroid withdrawal, which caused agonising flare-ups of sore, cracked skin every time she tried to wean herself off them.
  
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• India swine flu death toll rises above 1,000 this year

  24-08-2017 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The number of deaths recorded over eight months of this year is four times the equivalent for 2016.
  
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• Woman was bullied for a birthmark that covered 80% of her

  24-08-2017 11:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Beatriz Pugliese, 22, from São Paulo, Brazil, was born with a nevus birthmark covering more than 80 percent of her body. The condition affects just one in 500,000 and left her the target of nasty remarks.
  
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• The NHS saved my little sister – so I decided to become a doctor

  24-08-2017 11:33
  A trip to accident and emergency as an eight-year-old 32 years ago was the inspiration for my career
  For many doctors in the UK, this time of the year is the anniversary of the start of our careers. For me, 2017 is also the 32nd anniversary of the event that determined why I became a doctor.In 1981, when my sister wasn’t even one year old, she contracted epiglottitis. She was very sick and was treated at Raigmore hospital in Inverness. She recovered but, four years later, in August 1985, s
  
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• I’ve had social anxiety disorder – and know you don’t have to live with it | Kamran Ahmed

  24-08-2017 11:00
  Research showing popular kids become more socially anxious adults may illuminate the condition’s origins. But what sufferers actually need is help• Kamran Ahmed is a psychiatrist and film-makerA fascinating study from the University of Virginia has shed new light on the much-ignored problem of social anxiety. In 169 adolescents assessed at the age of 15 and followed up for 10 years, the researchers found a strong relationship between close friendships in adolescence and fewer social a
  
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• Over-40s most at risk in UK's laziness epidemic, says PHE

  24-08-2017 10:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The NHS currently recommends 75 minutes of vigorous activity per week, but experts now accept this target may be too ambitious and are instead telling people to walk ten minutes per day.
  
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• Lithium in tap water may lower the risk of dementia

  24-08-2017 10:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The link was found in a large study - the first of its kind - of 800,000 people in Denmark. Results show lithium was found to reduce the risk of the disease - but only at certain concentrations.
  
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• Tea, tulips and tenderness: my mother’s final days – in pictures

  24-08-2017 08:00
  Celine Marchbank captured her mother’s death in beautifully understated photos – from her half-drunk cups of tea to the tomatoes she would never see ripen Continue reading...
  
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