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Not that you need a bribe to be goo to Mother Earth, but becoming greener can also net you more dinero. Who wouldn't love that?
Tout your eco-ness
RecycleBank.com dishes out deals on popular household brands. Earn points by logging on every time you do something earth-friendly (like recycling a plastic bag), and get coupons in return. Annual savings: $133
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Eat more veggies
Red meat wins the dubious title of Food With the Biggest Carbon Footprint. Skip it twice a week ti slash up to 900 pounds of emissions a year and save coin. Proof: A four-back of beef burgers costs about $9, versus $5 for the veggie variety. Make the switch simple-use our recipe finder for delish meatless ideas. Annual savings: $416
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Ditch techy clutter
Odds are, you've got at least one flip phone or ancient MP3 player dying a slow death in ad rawer somewhere. Mail them in to Gazelle.com, SecureTradein.com or
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Some are predictably out there, but some actually work. We weed out tricks to steal...and to run screaming from.
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These insta-pick-me-ups work in 10 minutes of less. Use 'em now, tomorrow or in 20 years. You'll always feel young.
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The scent of peppermint incites the trigeminal nerve, which helps cue arousal and alertness, says Alan Hirsch, M.D., a neurologist and the founder of the Smell and Taste Treatment Research Foundation.HYDRANGEAS
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Stopping to smell-or even just look at-the flowers (any flowers!) can help reduce anxiety and make you feel happier, Dr. Hirsch says. The aroma of a sweet bouquet may also help you learn new things, he says.
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SUNGLASSES
Better-mood benefits-like being cheerier, less stressed and more confident-arrive after spending only five minutes outdoors, Dr. Lodge says. The best part? After that measly time, the effects can last for up to two hours.
CEREAL
Fiber helps slow your absorption of food, which keeps your energy
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Putting a ring on it could lengthen your life, experts now say-but, SELF reports, it's not that simple. Here's why you shouldn't freak if you're running solo these days.
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As if your mom didn't bug you enough about settling down, now she's got science on her side: Marriage can bestow on you an extra three to six years on the planet. Among women who had celebrated 60 candles, the married lived longer than the never-married, an American Journal of Epidemiology research review finds. Lead author David Roelfs, Ph.D., explains that married gals may have more build-in day-to-day support, whereas "single women are more economically and medically marginalized and are therefore at a higher risk for health problems and early death." Huge bummer, that.
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On the single-is-cool side, though, is Howard Friedman, Ph.D., the author of The Longevity Project, which has followed the health, happiness andDenim's got a new earthy-chic vibe, with Navajo-style prints and boho touches.
Plus, SELF's Denim Doctor, Lindsay Huggins, gives you even more items to shop now!
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These six drinks fight aging. See what they are and when to down them.
WATER
When to Drink: At the Alarm
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Guzzle water, Dr. Lodge suggests. Hydrating will help beat that groggy feeling and make your skin look its glowy best (both now and later in life), says David E. Bank, M.D., a dermatologist in Mount Kisco, New York.
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COFFEE
When to Drink: At Breakfast
Coffee may help your heart and (if you take it black) metabolism, and it reduces risk for some types of cancer, studies show.
GREEN TEA
When to Drink: At Lunch
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Sip tea. Green kick-starts metabolism and can help fend off breast cancer, says Jonathan R. Cole, M.D., medical director of the California Health and Longevity Institute. Black may lower blood pressure, research from the University of Western Australia suggests.
HOT COCOA
When to Drink: P.M. Snack
Hot cocoa (have it over ice if you
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Handcuffs can be hot, but even a few tamer moves will take your lust life to a whole new level. We asked experts for their best back-to-basics tips and had SELF readers vote on which they'd do. Turn out the lights! You're up for almost anything.
99% of you would ambush your guy with a passionate makeout session
Couples in long-term relationships spend less time kissing, says Laura Berman, Ph.D., host of Couples in Crisis on YouTube. In fact, nearly one in five married couples go without for up to a week at a time (so wrong!), a British Heart Foundation poll reveals. To get back that I-want-you-now feeling, have at it for at least 10 seconds daily. It feels great, and his kiss may transfer testosterone, which could lead to steamier sex.
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86% of you would go for it even if you were not in the mood
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We lightened these perennial favorites so you can dig in without derailing your diet.
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Some nonporn movies have incredibly lusty scenes that are even better than foreplay. Find your favorite genre here. Thanks, Netflix!
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