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Thanks to chic brands like Lululemon and Athleta, a gym visit isn't necessarily required just because you don comfy workout clothes. Get in on the trend with these less mainstream options, and you'll never want to button your jeans again. By Ava Feuer, REDBOOK.

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By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.

Do you remember the first time you felt palpable sexual tension and chemistry between two characters on TV? For me, it was on Dawson's Creek. The writers had finally realized that the whole Dawson/Joey storyline had fizzled, and somewhere along the way, Joey started having a much more interestingly charged dynamic with Pacey. Nevertheless, this was still The WB in the late nineties, and save for some heavy making out, most sexual congress was merely alluded to instead of being depicted, which was totally fine for my 14-year-old imagination.

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This, of course, isn't the case for sex on TV in 2013. Even on Gossip Girl - which aired on The WB's successor, The CW - teenagers graphically groped one another in the back of limos, on pianos, and wearing as close to nothing as Standards & Practices would allow when they actually did do it in a bed (and how utterly boring this seemed in comparison to every other escapade). Plus,

You want to see your friends at a place where you can let loose with all the favorite women in your life, but not compete behind a velvet rope or scream over the music. These awesome places all around the country hit that perfect mix of chic-cool-fun. By Holly Corbett, REDBOOK.

Holstein'sWatch the club from above
Two words: Vegas, baby! Marquee inside The Cosmopolitan may be a go-to clubbing spot on the famous Las Vegas strip, but check out Holsteins for a bird's eye view of all the action - and hotties! - on the dance floor. You can chill out with your girls in the glass-walled lounge of this new organic burger joint that overlooks the famous night club, sipping spiked milkshakes, without ever actually having to fight your way through the sweaty masses. Ask the bartender to blend you up a Drunken Monkey (Reese's, banana, malt, and Frangelico) to kick off the night on a sweet note.

Get your groove on
You may think Atlantic City is nothing more than Bingo and boardwalk, but America's

When the temperature rises, it's prime-time for made-in-the-shade, effortlessly sexy hair. Twenty-five celebs show off the best looks for hanging out by the pool, surviving hyper-humidity, and savoring long summer nights. By Jennifer Conrad, REDBOOK.

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When you type 11+23 into Google, a calculator appears to inform you that the sum is 34. When you enter After Earth, it displays showtimes near you for the new Will Smith film. Want to know what a "knaidel" - the word that helped 13-year-old Arvind Mahankali win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee - is? Type "define: knaidel" into Google, and a quick definition appears. But when you ask the search engine how much fat is in an avocado, you're greeted with an array of sometimes conflicting results, requiring you to select and click on a link where you'll hopefully find your information. No more.

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Starting today, and rolling out over the next ten days, Google is adding a helpful new results feature: You'll be able to see relevant nutritional info for over 1,000 foods. Simply type your question (for example: "How many calories are in an apple?" or "How much fiber is in a banana?") into Google, and you'll be presented

Read on for some medically proven moves that'll make it happen - and help you drop some pounds. By Hallie Levine, REDBOOK.

Stock up on green tea
Green tea isn't known only for its cancer-fighting benefits: It may help boost your metabolism, too. People who took green-tea extract three times a day saw their metabolic rate increase by about 4 percent, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Translation: You could burn an extra 60 calories a day, which equals about six pounds a year!) It may be because green tea contains catechins, which increase levels of the metabolism-speeding brain chemical norepinephrine, says Joy Bauer, a New York City nutritionist and author of Cooking with Joy.

Pump iron
Weight training is the ultimate way to burn calories fast. "A pound of muscle burns up to nine times the calories of a pound of fat," explains Richard Cotton, M.A., chief exercise physiologist for myexerciseplan.com. Weight training increases your

Add these foods to snacks or salads and you'll be on your way to a flat stomach. REDBOOK.

Pineapple
The tropical fruit is loaded with bromelain, an enzyme that promotes digestion and eases bloating. Toss it into a fruit salad with papaya, another de-puffer.

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Fennel
The crunchy veggie acts as a natural diuretic, helping your body get rid of the excess water that causes puffiness. If you're not a fan of the licorice-like taste, try celery-it gets the job done too.

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Plain yogurt
Full-fat or non-fat, Greek or regular, any kind will do so long as it's rich in probiotics, which can improve digestion. Just look for live and active cultures on the container's label.

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Ginger or peppermint
Both are helpful in keeping gas at bay. Try hot or iced ginger or peppermint tea-just keep it unsweetened, to avoid unnecessary calories.

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By Lauren Le Vine, REDBOOK.

As the sun's rays penetrate more and more of the depleted atmosphere and skin cancer incidences rise, we know we need to be diligent about applying sunscreen before venturing outside. Unfortunately, the sunscreen we're using may not offer a full range of protection from all of the sun's ultraviolet rays. New labels began to appear on suncreens in December, and this summer, many consumers will notice symbols and letters denoting "broad-spectrum coverage" that protects against both UVA and UVB rays.

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Despite these new measures, the Wall Street Journal reports that in the United States, we're still not getting the most sun protection possible. Many long-rage UVA filters are currently awaiting FDA clearance to be used in our sunscreens. People have actually started purchasing their sun protection in France and the Caribbean, where these ingredients are already legal and in use.

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