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• 8 Trainers Share What Finally Helped Them Lose Weight And Get In Shape

  29-08-2017 23:53
  Your best bod is just around the corner.
  
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• 7 Bizarre Outdoor Sports You Have to See to Believe

  29-08-2017 23:46
  ​Because parkour, paragliding, and cave diving are old news.
  
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• 'Why Everyone Needs To STOP Telling Me I'm Too Picky': A Dating Rant

  29-08-2017 23:36
  "Please don't assume you know what my standards are simply because I am single and you are not."
  
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• You're Probably Tossing Out These 8 Food Parts, But You Should Actually Be Eating Them

  29-08-2017 23:17
  One person's trash is another person's (nutritional) treasure.
  
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• Mother tells how body brokers took her daughter from rehab

  29-08-2017 23:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mikaya Feucht (pictured left between her two sons) left her Ohio home for a Florida rehab center in 2015 at 23 years old. But her mother (right) claims the care her daughter received there killed her.
  
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• Medicare will cover treadmill therapy for patients in 2018

  29-08-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Starting next year, Medicare will cover treadmill therapy for patients who have peripheral artery disease (PAD), which causes people to have debilitating leg pain.
  
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• What's Better For You: A Low-Carb Diet Or A Low-Fat Diet?

  29-08-2017 23:00
  A new study goes against decades of conventional wisdom.
  
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• Genetic link to pain caused by taking statins

  29-08-2017 22:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The discovery could lead to a method of screening patients to identify those most likely to react badly to the cholesterol-lowering drugs, often developing severe aches and pains (file photo of statins).
  
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• New selfie app can spot early signs of pancreatic cancer

  29-08-2017 22:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Normally, by the time symptoms arise, patients have a nine percent chance of living five years. BiliScreen uses a camera to detect bile levels through the eyes before you can see it in a mirror.
  
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•  8 Empowering Life Lessons I Wish Every Woman Knew

  29-08-2017 22:45
  
  [brightcove:5305635850001 default]One morning a few years ago, I was in a yoga class that the instructor dedicated to "the pursuit of potential." As she guided us through the practice, she talked about the notion of inviting your best self forward, to live in the possibilities of your own potential. By the time we reached Savasana, I had reached an epiphany.It occurred to me that my entire life, I had been working to "fix" myself, to correct all that I believed was wrong with
  
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• Women are more at risk of dementia between 65 and 75

  29-08-2017 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Women are more at risk during a crucial 10-year span, researchers from California found. But contrary to past studies, there is no difference between the sexes from 55-85 years old.
  
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• Baby surrounded by 30 LITERS of breast milk

  29-08-2017 21:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nia Malika, from Ohio, hooks herself to a breast pump every three hours to make sure Nora never runs out of nutrients. The plan will allow her to return to work and school while nursing her.
  
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• Experts on why steroids damage your body and mind

  29-08-2017 21:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steroid use in bodybuilders such as Rich Piana (pictured) and MIke Matarazzo have contributed to their early deaths. Both died in their 40s from long-term abuse of anabolic steroids.
  
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• This 'Teen Mom' Star Documented Her Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgery On Instagram

  29-08-2017 20:53
  Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Women are being driven to near suicide due to Essure 

  29-08-2017 20:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Essure is a coil contraceptive implant that triggers inflammation in the Fallopian tubes, causing scar tissue. The sale of Essure implants in the EU has been suspended for further investigation.
  
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• Researchers find potential groundbreaking Alzheimer's drug

  29-08-2017 20:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scientists at the University of North Carolina's Medical School conducted a series of experiments to look at different factors driving the disease in order to try and pinpoint a way to stop it in its tracks.
  
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• Baby surrounded by 30 LITRES of breast milk

  29-08-2017 19:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nia Malika, from Ohio, hooks herself to a breast pump every three hours to make sure Nora never runs out of nutrients. The plan will allow her to return to work and school while nursing her.
  
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• Hurricane Harvey drowns cities in harmful floodwater 

  29-08-2017 19:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southeastern Texas is concerned not just for the current storm, but the effects after. Floodwater can mix with sewage or chemicals to cause harmful diseases and infections.
  
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• Yes, Kim Kardashian Made A Sex Tape—But Why Do We Still Care?

  29-08-2017 19:19
  No matter her success, people still hold it against her.
  
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• This Incredible Photo Shows What A Woman's Body Really Looks Like 3 Weeks After Giving Birth

  29-08-2017 18:55
  "Sometimes your body grows in such a way that simply doesn't allow you to ‘bounce back’ in friggen 3 weeks."
  
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• Police calls for mental health issues up by a third

  29-08-2017 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Calls to the Metropolitan Police about mental health total 115,000, or about 315 a day.
  
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• 5 Signs You're Wearing The Wrong Foundation

  29-08-2017 18:32
  And how to fix it, stat.
  
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• Ryan Reynolds Posted The Most Hilarious Photo To Celebrate Blake Lively's Birthday

  29-08-2017 18:26
  They may officially be the most fun couple to follow on social media.
  
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• The VR game that could detect dementia in MINUTES

  29-08-2017 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A smartphone app version of the Sea Hero Quest game, developed by researchers at University College London, has already been played by nearly three million people worldwide.
  
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• Don't take ibuprofen if you go to the gym, study finds

  29-08-2017 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Swedish researchers found the drugs, which are one of the most widely consumed, interfere with the healing process of muscles - which stops them from getting bigger following a work-out.
  
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• Conjoined twins are separated after 20-HOUR operation

  29-08-2017 17:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jagannath and Balram, from Kandhamal in eastern Indian, were successfully parted following a grueling 20-hour procedure. A second operation is expected within a few days.
  
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• We Asked A Nutritionist To Rank 5 Low-Carb Diet Plans—Here's What She Said

  29-08-2017 17:04
  If you're going to say bye to bread, the diet better be worth it.
  
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• 'I Gained 33 Pounds And It Changed My Life For The Better'

  29-08-2017 16:48
  It's not your usual "before-and-after" story.
  
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• Mouthwash could raise heart disease risk, expert claims

  29-08-2017 16:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dr Nathan Bryan, based at the University of Texas, Austin, said daily rinsing and gargling, which is meant to eliminate bad breath, also rids the body of nitric oxide, which helps control blood pressure.
  
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• Fears over e-cigarettes leading to smoking for young people unfounded – study

  29-08-2017 16:42
  Largest ever such survey of British 11- to 16-year-olds reveals experimentation with vaping devices does not translate into regular use and smoking rates still in decline
  Young people who try e-cigarettes are not more likely to take up smoking as a result, according to a substantial new study.Public health experts have been divided over e-cigarettes. Some believe they will help millions quit their deadly tobacco habit, while others are convinced they are little more than a stalking horse for the
  
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• These 4 Signs Could Indicate Your Burps Aren't Normal At All

  29-08-2017 16:28
  Excuse me; your belch is trying to tell you something.
  
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• Chocolate could PREVENT diabetes: Cocoa releases insulin 

  29-08-2017 16:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from Brigham Young University found that a compound in cocoa, known as epicatechin monomers, enhances the secretion of insulin from specific cells. It also reduces obesity.
  
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• Ditch that low fat diet, it’s worse for your health

  29-08-2017 16:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Canadian research team, who published their study in the respected Lancet medical journal, said fat may actually have a protective effect on human health.
  
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• Why You Should Always Turn on the Air Vent Above You During a Flight

  29-08-2017 16:11
  
  [brightcove:5085201019001 default]This article originally appeared on TravelAndLeisure.com.The next time you go to turn off the ventilation above your seat on an airplane — whether because you're afraid of getting sick or you're downright chilly — you might want to reconsider.Using that tiny vent can actually work to your advantage, as it can help you avoid contact with certain microorganisms that can get you sick during a flight.Travel + Leisure spoke to Dr. Mark Gendreau — th
  
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• Ask the pharmacist: Are steam inhalations a good idea?

  29-08-2017 16:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPONSORED. As part of a weekly series, in association with LloydsPharmacy, Colin Dougall from Glasgow answers your common medicine queries...
  
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• Would YOU eat chocolate enriched with olive oil?

  29-08-2017 16:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Researchers from the University of Pisa found the unusual combination significantly raises endothelial progenitor cell levels, which are critical for blood vessel repair and function.
  
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• Houston cancer clinic and trauma center suspend services

  29-08-2017 15:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Taub Hospital, one of the nation's busiest trauma centers, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, a world-leading clinic, were forced to suspend services for most patients amid flooding.
  
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• New 30-minute STI test allows just one clinic trip

  29-08-2017 15:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  London scientists have designed a shoe-box sized machine which enables the correct diagnosis of infections. It is hoped the NHS will roll out tests across sexual health clinics.
  
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• The Totally Unexpected Way This Woman Lost 10 Pounds

  29-08-2017 15:30
  Anyone can do it.
  
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• Daily jab of a bone hormone reverses memory loss

  29-08-2017 15:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Restoring a bone hormone back to youthful levels reversed memory loss in mice, found scientists in New York, paving the way for a new drug to treat age-related cognitive decline.
  
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• 8 Pieces Of Workout Clothes That'll Get You Excited To Hit The Gym

  29-08-2017 15:30
  Because sometimes all you need is a little bit of retail motivation.
  
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• Tossing and turning at night increases heart attack risk

  29-08-2017 15:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Japanese researchers found people who woke up repeatedly in the night were 99 per cent more likely to suffer from ischaemic heart disease – the medical term for a heart attack.
  
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• Parents of a boy with fused fingers sell their belongings

  29-08-2017 14:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aswanth, eight, from Palakurthi in the southern Indian state of Telangana, suffers from Apert syndrome, which makes the head grow abnormally large and is associated with intellectual disability.
  
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• Forget 5-a-day! 3 portions of fruit and veg is good

  29-08-2017 14:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The NHS for the last 15 years has focused on its 'five-a-day' message in a bid to improve people's health. But three quarters of people in Britain fail to hit the target.
  
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• Does the midlife crisis really exist?

  29-08-2017 13:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Economist Andrew Oswald from the University of Warwick and his colleague examined the psychological well-being of 1.3 million people aged 20 to 90 in 51 countries (stock image).
  
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• Celebrity trend for latex could lead to health problems

  29-08-2017 13:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Consultant gynecologist Tania Adib has highlighted the risks of wearing tight, non-breathable clothing loved by the Kardashians and spotted on the VMA red carpet this week.
  
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• Channel 5's In Solitary experiment locks woman in cabin

  29-08-2017 13:10 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Channel 5's In Solitary saw five people locked away from the outside with nothing but themselves to keep them entertained. One contestant Sarah began talking to herself after just 72 hours.
  
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• Care home resident 'given sight test' while asleep

  29-08-2017 13:10 via bbc.co.uk
  An optometrist put "highly vulnerable patients at risk of harm", a disciplinary panel decides.
  
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• Lyme disease put a fitness instructor in a wheelchair 

  29-08-2017 12:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Only four years ago, ex-Army fitness instructor Lorraine Murray, 46, from Montrose, Angus, had completed four Olympic-length triathlons, ran her own businesses and was raising two children.
  
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• Glitter tongues can give you stomach ache and constipation

  29-08-2017 12:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The bizarre craze of people glittering their tongues has become popular with festival goers. But a doctor said glitter can contain bacteria and cause gastrointestinal illnesses.
  
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