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Feeling stressed? Suffer from IBS? Stress is the number one factor in the cause of IBS (irritable bowl syndrome). It’s time to find some ways to help lessen your stress.

According to Everydayhealth.com, there are a few different ways to help reduce your stress:

* A little therapy? Therapists can help manage your stress, figure out where it comes from and how to deal with it.
* Get physical! Exercise naturally helps the body relax and de-stress. Run, swim, hike, bike or walk your way to less stress.

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Want to avoid Alzheimer’s disease? Then boost your brain power now! Discover new ways to keep your brain active in order to stay on top of your game.

Health.com, has provided a list of new ways to sharpen your brain:

  • Catch up with your zzzz’s: getting at least six hours of sleep will help you perform better for work, school or your workout.
  • Munch on those almonds! Nuts are great for you, especially almonds, walnuts and cashews. Peanuts have a bit more fat in them but are still good for you. Magnesium, a mineral that may improve your memory is found in nuts.
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Particular about your toothpaste? According to a study published in the journal of General Dentistry, some toothpastes contain triclosan, which has antibacterial agents and is better than regular fluoride toothpaste at reducing plaque and gingivitis.

ChicagoTribune.com, shares that even a toothpaste with benefits comes with risks. This toothpaste may expose it’s users to chemicals, which inspired the FDA to study the safety of triclosan. Triclosan has been linked to disruptions in hormonal function and might also spawn from bacteria resistance.

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Do you have any children? If so then you probably understand the term: postpartum depression. The mother of your children may have been affected by this unfortunate condition, which overwhelms the post-pregnant mommy with anxiety, sadness and emptiness. New research has found that fathers are now being affected by this common condition as well.

According to Time.com, researchers at Eastern Virginia Medical school report that 10% of dads experience postpartum depression (PPD) after their child is welcomed into this world.

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When was the last time you got your soda fix? Or, as I grew up calling it… pop. Or as they call it in Texas… coke, yes everything is a coke, haha.

According to NYTimes.com, new research shows evidence that taxes have been proposed for

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If you are unsure whether or not to put your child in daycare early on, results from a new study may help you decide. The study revealed that putting children in daycare at a young age results in academic benefits that last into high school.

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According to Reuters, a new National Physical Activity Plan released on Monday might require U.S. schools to include daily physical activity. The new activity plan seeks to encourage children to be more active in a nation where two-thirds of adults and a third of children are overweight or obese, and also is looking to increase the number of sidewalks, play grounds and parks.

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Sleep is very important, everyone knows that. However, sacrificing a few hours of sleep each night to stay up or waking up without adequate sleep can be harmful. Here are five reasons why you might want to make sure you’re sleeping patterns are in check as discussed by IVillage Health.

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Schools have been making a huge effort to keep their students from becoming obese. Banning sweets, issuing report cards, offering healthier options at lunch. Thankfully the First Lady has dedicated herself to changing our youth and helping kids learn more about how important physical activity and eating healthy are.

According to NYTimes.com, this help might be too late, obesity issues can start way before grade school even starts. Evidence continues to prove that while a fetus is in the womb they can start a path towards obesity.

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