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Is Peanut Butter Good or Bad for Your Health?

Written by Kris Gunnars, BSc Peanut butter is one of the world’s most popular spreads. It tastes delicious, the texture is simply amazing and the way it sticks to the roof of your mouth before it melts is wonderful. At least that’s how many connoisseurs would describe it. Of course, not everyone can enjoy peanuts.
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This Tower Sucks Up Smog and Turns It Into Diamonds

In one of the world’s most polluted cities, there’s a futuristic tower that sucks up smog, turns it into clean air, and filters out the smog particles so they can be turned into diamonds. TED Ideas Hailey Reissman Sound like sci-fi? It’s real — and there are smog diamonds out there to prove it. The
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Weight Gain Creeping Up on You?

Weight gain can creep up on us all if we’re not careful about mindless eating. Here’s what to watch out for:   1. Eating something just because you see it   “Out of sight, out of mind” works great for avoiding food temptations. Be sure you don’t have a candy jar on the countertop, or
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America’s Invisible Pot Addicts

More and more Americans are reporting near-constant cannabis use, as legalization forges ahead. The Atlantic Annie Lowrey Photo by Elijah Nouvelage / Reuters. The proliferation of retail boutiques in California did not really bother him, Evan told me, but the billboards did. Advertisements for delivery, advertisements promoting the substance for relaxation, for fun, for health.
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What Happens When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day?

Notes from a month-long hydration quest. Aleta Burchyski Photo by Hannah McCaughey. I am that person who hates drinking water. Where others enjoy a satisfying thirst quencher, I suffer through a barrage of sulfur, algae, swimming pool, and old metal pipes. Most days I avoid the issue entirely, subsisting on coffee, herbal tea, and the
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How long does it take to build muscle?

Amanda Capritto There’s more to building muscle than lifting weights. Many people start workout routines to look toned or lean. Lifting weights can help you achieve those goals, but it’s important to start a new workout plan with the right expectations. Building muscle takes much longer than most people realize. It’s a slow — almost
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Improve Your Social Fitness With These Fun Challenges

You know the importance of exercising your body to keep yourself physically strong, and you might do crossword puzzles or brain teasers to stay mentally fit. But have you given much thought to your social fitness? by Fabriq | According to researchers John and Stephanie Cappioco in their study of social fitness, “We are social
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Is Chocolate Good for You?

Written By: Stacy Simon Senior Editor, News cancer.org It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? Research shows that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage to cells. Damaged
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