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Why you need to shave your avocados

The latest Pinterest-worthy food trend further solidifies the avocado as one of the world's most versatile and beloved fruits.




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Why you should add collard greens to your plate, and 6 tips for cooking them

These bitter cruciferous vegetables are an often-looked superfood — unless you live in the South, that is.




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You may not know what koji is, but you've probably eaten it

Koji, a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae, has been essential to Japanese cooking for centuries, and now it's catching on in the U.S.




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7 foods that are good for your heart

You may know what not to eat to keep your heart healthy, but do you know what foods to add to your diet for a happy heart?




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This weird-looking mushroom should be on your menu

Don't let the "spines" of the hedgehog mushroom deter you from its deliciousness.




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Escape rooms put your puzzle-solving skills to the test

You're locked in a room and everything inside could be a clue to help you get out. Can you escape in 60 minutes?



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4 free, short, at-home yoga videos to keep up your practice

4 free, short yoga videos. These videos, each less than 20 minutes, will keep you moving and toned, even if you have limited time to practice.



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How to find the right yoga teacher for you

Yoga teachers vary in style and substance. Here's how to find the right teacher for your level and personality, by answering questions about your best learning



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Train your brain and improve your life

Neuroplasticity offers a powerful tool to improve well-being, experts say.



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Can you laugh pain away with yoga?

Mike Lewis helps to heal people with brain injuries via some mindful belly-laughs.



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Conscious computing: 4 apps to fight distraction and to focus your mind

It's time to quit multitasking. Plug in and sharpen your attention with these four meditative programs.



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Do you have to be skinny to do yoga?

It's time to look beyond the images in magazines to see what yoga has to offer.



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Fizzy yoga: What is this new exercise trend, and would you try it?

Actress Kim Cattrall claims this new yoga hybrid practice saved her life.



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Is prenatal yoga right for you?

Reduced stress and increased self-awareness are just two benefits of starting prenatal yoga, or maintaining an existing practice.



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20 yoga poses to channel your inner animal

From the common Cobra Pose to the complex Horse Pose, here are 20 animal asanas.



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Can yoga keep you healthier this winter?

Try this routine to help your body fight off the coughs and colds going around this season.



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7 great yoga apps so you can stretch and relax anywhere

These apps can help you get your downward dog on wherever, whenever.



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Which meditation technique is right for you?

By learning about the many different types, you can get the benefits of meditation in a way that works for you.



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Yoga for runners: Stretches to improve your energy

A few simple poses before and after a run can help improve energy and minimize injury.



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5 yoga poses you can do anywhere

Sometimes movements that are barely noticeable can have the most profound effect, as these simple concepts show.



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29 ways to repurpose your old yoga mat

From the garden to your feet, cast-off yoga mats can still be useful in a variety of places. Here are some creative ways to repurpose your old yoga mat.




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Mindfulness meditation has been shown to rewire your brain and improve your health

New scientific evidence backs up the benefits of mindfulness meditation.



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Nudge away your stress with goat yoga

There's a waiting list 1,000-people long to do yoga surrounded by goats in Oregon.



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If you want to be a better person, you're going to have to do more than meditate

Researchers reviewed more than 20 studies that investigated the effect that several types of meditation had on positive feelings.



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What 3 months of yoga and meditation will do for your body

Researchers find biological confirmation that yoga and meditation have a positive effect on mental health. Plus: 4 yoga moves that will reduce stress.



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Senators take note... 500,000 petitions in 8 hours means you're being watched

Senators tried (again) to sneak a last-minute approval for the controversial Keystone XL pipeline into a new transportation bill. But a record-setting 500,000 s




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Why your sunscreen is bad for coral reefs

But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.



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How would you spend $7 billion?

Two proposed energy projects (each with a $7 billion price tag) present two very different directions for America's future. Which would you choose?




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4 ways music is influencing your mind

Music can make wine taste better and give your romantic signals a fighting chance.



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Bruce Springsteen gives young fan a late note for school

The Bruce just delivered the ultimate excuse for 9-year-old Xabi Glovsky.



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Turn up the music to amp up your workday

Music can increase your productivity at the office, especially if you tune into certain frequencies.




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Here's your new favorite Christmas song, according to science

'Love's Not Just For Christmas' has all the elements of a great holiday tune — except for Michael Bublé.




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This is your brain on jazz

A new study has shown a difference in the brain structures of musicians who specialize in different genres of music.



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What happens to your hearing at a music festival?

For many people, summer means music festival season. Here are several steps to protect your hearing while also jamming out to your favorite music.



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Why you should care about the looming helium shortage

The worldwide shortage of helium threatens many industrial, medical and military applications far beyond balloons.



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Ann Coulter says radiation is good for you

In the wake of the Japanese nuclear disaster, conservative author Ann Coulter tells Bill O'Reilly that radiation is actually beneficial to humans.



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No, you can't outrun a tsunami

Higher elevations are the only escape from these gigantic waves.



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Is your bookshelf made from a 600-year-old Russian tree?

.Chances are it's not, but Swedish mega-retailer IKEA has recently come under fire from environmental watchdog groups for clear-cutting old-growth forests in a




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Your choices matter, even if the consequences are hidden

The Rainforest Alliance's new video suggests what it would be like if the environmental consequences of your food choices happened in your own backyard.




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The Solar Homestead: Now coming to a 'range' near you

The Solar Homestead, a nifty homage to early Appalachian mountain settlement camps that wowed the crowds at the 2011 Solar Decathlon, is now available from Ashe



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5 ways being thankful can improve your life

Gratitude is the cornerstone of Thanksgiving, but research suggests it's also an important building block for mental and physical health.



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Why you should teach your kids to cook this holiday season

With all that holiday food prep coming up, now may be the perfect time to teach the little ones some kitchen skills.




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10 to-dos to get your kitchen ready for the holidays

Make sure your knives are sharpened and spice rack is stocked so time in the kitchen this holiday season goes more smoothly.




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All the Thanksgiving dessert recipes you'll need

More than half of Thanksgiving guests will be taking dessert for the holiday. Whether it’s pumpkin pie or not, we’ve got you covered.




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Make-ahead dishes for your Thanksgiving menu

Take some of the stress out of the big day by preparing some of your menu days, even weeks, ahead.




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5 pumpkin treat recipes for your dog

Pumpkin is just as healthy for your dog as it is for you. Here are some simple ways to feed your pooch this popular fruit, and some bonus biscuit recipes.




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Holiday weight gain isn't inevitable if you start thinking about it now

Thanksgiving feasts and Christmas treats will be here soon, but being proactive can help you win the battle of the bulge.




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Try the 30 days of gratitude quiz with your teen

Head into the holiday season with a series of daily questions that help all of us think about what we're thankful for.




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Are you ready for see-through pumpkin pie?

A Chicago restaurant is serving crystal-clear pumpkin pie. Do you think it's fun or freaky?




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Is your fossil valuable? Fossil ID days make it easy to find out

Fossil finders have ample opportunity to connect with experts through fossil ID days at museums, parks and universities.



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