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    So This Happened: Water Dancer Busts a Move

    So This Happened

    [Shine's daily spotlight of the most jaw-dropping photo from today's news.]This morning, The Netherlands hosted Europe's Synchronised Swimming Championships, a pre-curser to this summer's worldwide pool dancing challenge at the London OIympics. As you can see, Italian competitor … More »So This Happened

    "Pro-choice" Americans at Record Low, Survey Finds

    Pro-choice Americans at record low

    According to data from a new Gallup poll released today, the number of Americans who identify … More »Pro-choice Americans at record low

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    Tips for getting curves like J. Lo

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    • 7 Ways to Get Your Body Swimsuit-Ready, Starting Now
      By The Editors Of Women's Health | Healthy Living | Tue, May 22, 2012 12:06 PM EDT | Comments

      Tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits… oh my! It's May, which means you'll have to peel off your winter clothes soon. While only you know what you've been hiding underneath all those layers, you're not the only one who feels insecure this time of year.

      Although you can safely lose only about 1 to 2 pounds of body fat a week, you can feel more confident by swimsuit season if you begin making changes today. Here are 7 attainable goals to set and stick to, starting now:

      1. Get your sweat on with strength training! If you want to feel good in your bathing suit, this is non-negotiable: Fit your workout in, no excuses! Commit to a full-body strength-training program at least three times a week to burn calories during the workout, boost your metabolism's calorie-burning power for 24 to 48 hours after, and develop lean muscles that look and feel better than flab. Perform exercises that use more than one muscle group such as squats, pushups, rows, and lunges in a circuit to make your workouts mo

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    • 7 Bedtime Habits that Are Ruining Your Sleep
      By Marie Claire | Healthy Living | Mon, May 21, 2012 1:46 PM EDT | Comments

      Do you spend hours trying to fall asleep at night? Break the cycle by forgoing these habits. By Danielle Schloffel

      Night Owl

      Going from Night Owl to Early Bird
      Who says bedtime is just for kids? Take extra care to maintain your sleep schedule, especially on the weekends. The body responds to routine. If your bedtime is sporadic -- 11 pm some nights, 1 a.m. others -- your mind won't be properly prepared to snooze on the weekdays.

      20 Secrets Men NEVER Tell Women

      Bringing Books to Bed
      Reading before bed is a habit for many. Problem is, your body has likely adapted to that routine -- it won't go to sleep until you've logged a couple chapters. Retreat to a comfy couch or window nook instead for your literary fix. The bed should be off limits for anything other than sleep or sex.

      Facebooking

      Facebooking

      Facebooking into the Wee Hours
      The brightness of your computer screen stimulates the brain. Plus, it's difficult for your mind to stop fretting about your digital to-do list, even once you've logged off. Avoid late-

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    • Why High Heels Make Your Breasts Sag
      By The Editors Of Women's Health | Healthy Living | Mon, May 21, 2012 2:03 PM EDT | Comments

      Yes, we've all been told to "sit up straight"--or suffer the consequences of poor posture. But that's just not a particularly scary warning. So let us explain it in a way that's a little more specific: A bent spine might mean saggy breasts.

      Did that get your attention?

      Here's how it works: When you slouch forward all the time--like you probably do while working on your computer or driving your car--your chest muscles actually stiffen, which pulls your shoulders forward into a permanent slump. The result: A look that's unbecoming to your bosom. Worse, hunching forward also puts more stress on your upper spine, which leads to neck, back, and shoulder pain. Did your neck start hurting one day and never stop? It's probably the result of poor posture.

      But bad posture doesn't just mean slumped shoulders. When you sit constantly--as most of us do--the muscles on the fronts of your hips become short and tight. What's more, your glutes--or butt muscles--actually forget how to contract. (A

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    • 10 Tips to Stay on Track when Life Gets Tough
      By Sparkpeople.com | Healthy Living | Mon, May 21, 2012 4:38 PM EDT | Comments

      10 Tips to Stay on Track When Life Gets Tough

      By Nancy Howard, for SparkPeople

      We recently moved my 90 year old father-in-law from independent living, to a hospital to rehab and finally to his new home an assisted living facility not too far from where I live. It has been a roller-coaster of emotions and decisions and it can be tough to not feel as though the whole world is caving in around you. But as with every obstacle in life, when we face them head on, we usually come out stronger than we did before we were hit with them.

      It's tough when you are being pulled in a million different directions and what seems like little time to get everything done. When one is working against the clock, this can only exacerbate the stress levels, which is why routine is such an important part of my life. Unfortunately, decisions have to be made and they don't always align with my schedule, but I have come up with some tips to keep me on board until I weather the storm.

      1. Ask for help

      You do not have to go through

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    • Eat Carbs, Lose Weight? Here's How!
      By Shape Magazine | Healthy Living | Mon, May 21, 2012 5:07 PM EDT | Comments

      by SHAPE diet doctor, Mike Roussell, phD

      How to eat carbs and lose weight.

      How to eat carbs and lose weight.


      While eating fewer carbs is essential for optimal weight loss , you don't need to completely eliminate carbs from your diet. The amount of carbs that you should be eating is based to two things: 1) How much weight you need to lose and 2) Where on your body you need to lose the weight.

      When people talk about cutting carbs or eating a low-carbohydrate diet, the Atkins Diet or a ketogenic diet approach often come to mind (which conjures up images of bacon, grease, and spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar-not the epitome of good health). But there's a lot of room in the carb-cutting spectrum between what the average person eats (the daily recommended value for adults is 300g carbohydrates) and the extremely low-carb ketogenic diet (usually less than 50g carbohydrates per day). Diets aren't one size fits all, and different levels of carbohydrate intakes work best for different people. There's even research to prove it.

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