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The Problem With Blue Light, and How It’s Wrecking Your Sleep

Is technology ruining your nights? We’re not talking about getting messages all night long, that’s another matter. It’s the blue light that your tablet, phone, and even LED lights emit that can disrupt your sleep. A lot of research is coming out about how hazardous it is for people to constantly be exposed to blue light. The good news is that the research is bringing this issue to light (pardon the pun), and the future may hold a solution. Meanwhile, it’s up to you to do ...
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5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep In 5...4...3...2...

Want to look better, feel better, and be happier? Then you need to sleep better. You know it’s true, and yet we find all sorts of ways to stay awake way longer than we should. When we’re not getting the sleep we need, we suddenly become panicked for sleep, and we either crash with exhaustion or lie there with our eyes wide open, freaking out about how tired we’re going to be the next day. This isn’t the way to optimum health. The studies are out there, and the...
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3 Most Common Causes of Bloating and How to Beat It

Want to look thinner without dieting? If bloating is your problem, you can beat the bloat and look thinner. If you have chronic bloating, there are three leading causes, and the best news of all, there is something you can do about it. It’s all about digestion, and you have the power to make your bloat disappear and to improve your digestion. Three Main Causes of Bloating Think honestly about your eating habits, the foods you choose, how you eat, where you eat, etc. The best way to determi...
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9 Types of Yoga: Which Style Is Best for You?

Not all yoga is created the same. If you’ve never tried yoga, or you tried it but didn’t like it, maybe it’s because you simply haven’t found the right yoga. There are so many different types of yoga. One might be completely wrong for you, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t one out there that would fit your lifestyle and give you the benefits you want. Types of Yoga Let’s take a closer look at the types of yoga, and perhaps you can find one tha...
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5 Tips to Help You Stand Up for Your Health and Combat #Desklife

A few years back, you probably heard the news that sitting was the new smoking. While that claim was more than a little exaggerated, it is true that sitting for prolonged periods of time can be detrimental to your health. The good news is that a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that you can offset the risks of prolonged sitting by increasing your physical activity. They also found that reducing the time you spend sitting is better for your health.&nb...
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6 Ways to Support Your Local Food Community

Local food is a huge trend, and you can be a part of it. Not only are you getting better quality foods, but you’re supporting local businesses, too. In fact, there are a lot of benefits that come from eating local foods. Learn why eating local is so important, and then pick up tips and tricks for incorporating more local foods into your diet. If you want to get serious about sticking to your journey of supporting local food scenes, follow LiveWell on Facebook @livewelllabsnutrit...
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How to Combat Depression by Treating Inflammation

Want to battle back against depression and reclaim your life? You can start today by treating your inflammation. Researchers are beginning to discover a link between inflammatory disorders and psychiatric disorders, including depression. The Tie Between Depression and Inflammation The complete picture of the relationship between depression and inflammation is unknown at this time. What is known is that depression is not an inflammatory disorder. While research has found a large...
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