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sleep
   Take a Nap
Sleep 45 minutes or less to avoid entering into deep sleep, when you may awaken feeling groggy, or sleep about 2 hours to sleep through an entire sleep cycle. Either way, you'll awaken refreshed.
work green
   Work Green
Save the earth AND inspire conversation around the office water cooler. Use green office supplies, like pencils made from recycled currency, clipboards from old computer motherboards and recycled rubber portfolio folders.
morning sickness
   Morning Sickness
To calm a queasy tummy, try a simple dish of chopped crystallized ginger mixed with a teaspoon each of honey and lime juice, mixed with watermelon balls. It's very refreshing!
fitness
   Sports Drinks
Sports drinks are necessary only if you exercise for more than 60 minutes. If you drink them regularly or after short workouts, you'll end up consuming more calories than you burn off.
dr. oz
   Sneak in Exercise
Keep a set of medium-weight dumbbells by your bed. Do a couple of reps when you wake up and at night before bed. Meanwhile, put a stationary bike in front of your TV and only watch while pedaling.
laughter
   Have a Laugh
Make laughter a part of your life. It exercises the lungs and lowers your heart rate and blood pressure. And remember, laughter can be contagious. Pass it on!
dr. whyte
   Know Your Blood Pressure
Approximately 1 in 4 Americans has high blood pressure. Nearly 1/3 don't even know it! Maintaining your blood pressure can reduce your risk of heart disease or stroke so get tested.
food
   Food Shopping
In the grocery store, stick to the outer perimeter. That's where you'll find fresh fruit, veggies, dairy products, fish and meats, and usually whole grains and breads. Avoid the aisles, which are full of processed foods.
baby
   Prevent Bottle Rot
Don't get into the habit of letting baby fall asleep with a bottle in his mouth. Milk pools in the mouth and causes tooth decay. Even if your little one is still toothless, you'll be avoiding a hard to break habit.
dan ho
   Inner Beauty
Style is not visual — it comes from the inside. So it doesn't matter what things look like. If you're not feeling it, we're not tasting it, we're not smelling it, and it definitely won't look good.
sara snow
   Live Green
Mow with an electrical or manual mower, and recycle your glass — it takes a million years to break down.
dr. peeke
   Energy Boosters
Energy and exercising are best friends. One feeds the other and keeps you going in a positive cycle of health and well-being. Avoid large heavy meals, and keep those dinners light and before 8 p.m. when you can. You'll feel more energized in the morning.

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