SMART Living

Get Juiced Up

Changing out your morning coffee or tea for citrus juice can have important health benefits. According to Purdue University researchers, just a small serving of citrus juice can help you absorb important cancer-fighting antioxidants. Typically, we can only absorb about 20% of the antioxidants in tea, but the antioxidants in citrus juice are better able […]
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Get to the Point, Doc

Research shows that today’s doctors are more rushed than ever and a doctor typically only sees each patient for an average of three minutes per office visit. To get the most out of your time with the doctor, come prepared with a written list of symptoms or issues and get right to the point. According […]
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Quick Drinking Fixes

If you’re looking for a way to cut calories and increase your water intake, try some of these easy tips: Keep a bottle of water on your desk. Many people mistake thirst for hunger, leading to excessive snacking. Instead of immediately reaching for a snack, drink some water first. Keeping a bottle of water around […]
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Try Seat-ercising

  The next time you must spend a lot of time sitting, try this simple exercise to burn calories and build strength. Seated leg raise: While seated, straighten one or both legs for five or more seconds. Repeat for 15 reps. If you want to increase the difficulty, hook a purse or bag over your […]
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Fight Fall Colds with Ginger

Ginger’s oils have long made it useful as an herbal remedy for the nasal and chest congestion caused by the common cold. To use: Pour two cups of boiling water over a 1-inch piece of peeled, chopped ginger; steep the concoction for 10 minutes and strain. Add a pinch or two of cayenne powder and […]
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Switch to Cold Water

Almost 90% of the energy used to wash clothes is spent on heating the water, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Save money and energy. Wash your clothes in warm or cold water instead of hot, using a detergent formulated for cold-water use. Turning the dial from hot to warm will cut your energy […]
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Tips For Dealing With Stress

According to a new survey, stress in America has increased 30 percent over the past 30 years, and almost three out of four Americans are stressed at work, with more than a third reporting extreme stress levels. Stress can affect everyone regardless of age, and it can have a negative impact on health and overall […]
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How to Set SMART Goals for Yourself

In the book What They Don’t Teach You At Harvard Business School, Mark McCormack tells about a study of Harvard MBA graduates. After tracking the graduates for 10 years, the survey found that 3 percent of the graduates earned more than the 97 percent combined! Was it a particular skill, trait or industry that differentiated […]
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