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Did you know that one study found that drinking a quart or more of any cola daily lowers a man's sperm count by 30%!!!  If you are in the market for baby making it may be a great idea to cut the cola.

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Are you a night owl who needs to be in bed earlier... something to try:  Go to bed earlier by only 10 minutes the first week, then 15 minutes earlier the next and so on increasing by 15 minutes each week until you reach your ideal bedtime.  But be sure to stick to it even on weekends and days off.

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Did you know that by starting your day with a good source of protein such as eggs will help walk you up, boost your motivation and increase your focus!!

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Did you know that women who lift weights for about 20 min a day do significantly better on cognitive tests after one year, according to the archives of internal medicine.

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Did you know that slipping on some sassy shoes makes you feel more poised and self-assured.  Word association studies show that high heels are associated with fearlessness.  One more reason to buy more shoes!! 

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Did you know that by giving 5 people a hug each day can push your happiness peak 25% higher!!! (a hug needs to be held for at least 6 seconds)  The reason that this helps is that physical contact boosts your production of the hormone oxytocin, which helps with bonding, and reduces anxiety and strengthens your connections to others.

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Did you know that if you are often dehydrated you are at a 20% higher risk for kidney stones.  Shoot for 4-6 8oz glasses of water per day according to Renee Dua, MD of California's Providence Holy Cross Medical Center.

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Did you know that the sunlight in the morning not only starts your energy for the day, but is also shown to help night owls fall asleep more easily and earlier.  So to wake up refreshed and go to bed at a decent hour, find 15 minutes sunshine in the morning.

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Quick Tip
Eat breakfast! 78% of successful dieters do it every day, according to the National Weight Control Registry, A database of more than 5,000 people who've lost more than 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year

Megan McMorris
Prevention

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Did you know that watermelon can help to lower your blood pressure.  It is full of natural compounds that help the body's blood vessels to relax.

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Did you know that eating more fiber helps lead to weight loss which helps lead to a lower risk of kidney stones.  A healthy weight helps steady your blood sugar, which in turn, helps prevent calcium from leaching out of bones and contributing to the formation of kidney stones.

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Did you know that by taking .3mg of melatonin about 7 hours before you plan to go to bed wil help readjust your inner clock.  This will shift your internal clock 30 minutes ahead so you feel sleepier when your bedtime rolls around.  You can also find small amounts of melatonin in grapes and tart cherries if you don't want to take pills.

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Sleep—Well
They snooze 2 more hours per week, compared with overweight people, says a study from Eastern Virginia Medical School. Researchers theorize that a lack of shut-eye is linked to lower levels of appetite-suppressing hormones like leptin and higher levels of the appetite-boosting hormone ghrelin.

Copy Them: Break it down: Two extra hours of sleep a week is only 17 more minutes a day—a lot more manageable, even for the most packed of schedules. Start there and slowly work toward 8 hours of snooze time a night—the right amount for most adults.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

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Sunburn - Apply WHAT!!

Believe it or not, Peppermint oil is cooling and soothing to sunburns.  Make a spray and use neat or 5-10 drops in a few tbps's of distilled water.  It will help protect against infection, however, consider that lavender or frankincense has better healing properties for burns.  Apply lavender or frankincense then layer with peppermint spray to drive the oils and cool and comfort the skin.

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Did you know that light can interfere with your bodies ability to produce melatonin (this is what helps you sleep), just by changing your light bulbs to low-blue lights will help to increase your melatonin production.

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Movers And Shakers
On average, slim people are on their feet an extra 2 1/2 hours per day—which can help burn off 33 pounds a year, according to a study from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Copy Them: Try a reality check. Studies have shown that people often overestimate how active they really are, says Gallagher. Most people actually spend 16 to 20 hours a day just sitting. Wear a pedometer on an average day, and see how close you get to the recommended 10,000 steps. Your day should combine 30 minutes of structured exercise with a variety of healthy habits, such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator or mopping the floor with extra vigor. To see how many calories your activities burn, see the exercise calculator at www.caloriecontrol.org.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

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Did you know that you can help stop kidney stones from forming by drinking 4 oz of lemon jice daily.  By doing this you will cut your risk of kidney stones by as much as 87%!! Nephrologist Pamela J Fall, MD., professor of medicine at  the Medical College of Georgia says that lemons are packed with citrate, a natural kidney-stone inhibitor.

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Did you know that by nurturing a plant and watching it grow, it will aid in your belief in your ability to be nurturing and get things done.  Go out there and get something started.

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Have A Self-Control Gene
Researchers at Tufts University found that the biggest predictor of weight gain among women in their 50s and 60s was their level of disinhibition, or unrestrained behavior. Women with low disinhibition (in other words, a finely tuned sense of restraint) had the lowest body mass index. High disinhibition (i.e., low restraint) was linked to an adult weight gain of as much as 33 pounds.

Copy Them: Prepare for moments when your disinhibition is likely to be higher—such as when you're in a festive atmosphere with a large group of friends. If you're at a party, tell yourself you'll take one of every fourth passed hors d'oeuvre. If you're out at dinner, order an appetizer portion and share dessert. Or if you're stressed—another low-restraint moment—make sure you have a source of crunchy snacks (like fruit or carrot sticks) at the ready.

Megan McMorris
Prevention

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