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Morning Links: Pomegranate Beauty Products May Help Winter Skin


Attention, Weight Loss Junkies: – Yo-yo and crash dieting could have negative long-term effects on your physical and mental health, including depression. (Health Key)

Seen The King’s Speech? – One writer’s account of how he conquered his speech disorder, a stammer like that of King George VI. (The Guardian)

Fruit on Your Face – Washed-out winter skin happens every year, but these 4 nighttime beauty products harness the antioxidant power of pomegranate for your mug’s benefit. (Well + Good NYC) … More »

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Morning Links: Pomegranate Beauty Products May Help Winter Skin

Morning Links: Dr. Oz Breaks Down 8 Embarrassing Bodily Functions


Sick of Getting Sick? – 4 secrets of lucky (and smart?) people who never (or hardly ever) come down with colds. (Vitamin G)

Advice From Dr. Oz Himself – His medical guide to 8 (somewhat embarrassing) bodily functions including farting, bad breath, and vaginal discharge. (Women’s Health)

Go Green On the Road – A free list of almost 50 LEED-certified hotels (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) throughout 18 U.S. states. (The Alternative Consumer) … More »

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Morning Links: Dr. Oz Breaks Down 8 Embarrassing Bodily Functions

How to Get a Straight Answer From Your Psychiatrist


Check out this post about communicating with your psychiatrist by Dr. Daniel Carlat on AOL Health.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’re talking to a psychiatrist and you just can’t decide whether to take the prescribed medication or not? It’s not that you don’t trust your doctor — it’s just that some medication decisions are complicated, especially for psychiatric disorders. Perhaps the data on the effectiveness of a drug isn’t crystal clear. Maybe the side effects sound scary. Or maybe you just don’t want to see yourself as a person who needs psychiatric medications. … More »

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How to Get a Straight Answer From Your Psychiatrist

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Vacation, All You Ever Wanted: Will you part of the 80% of Americans getting work emails over Thanksgiving? (via iSmashPhone)
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Urban Impairment: Living In a City Gives You Brain Damage


We already know that city living stresses us out. But it could also be physically affecting the way our brains work. According to the World Health Organization, since city dwellers are constantly under siege from blinking signs, traffic noise, and other annoying stimuli, they learn to practice “controlled perception.”
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Urban Impairment: Living In a City Gives You Brain Damage

Your Sense of Smell and Sense of Happiness: Morning News Round-Up


Smells Great — A new study found that people who are obese have a greater sense of smell for food. (via BBC)

Feeling Anxious? Practicing yoga improves mood and anxiety, a new study says. (via The Seattle Times)

Bark and Bike — Whip your dog (and yourself) into shape. (via The Guardian)

Observe and Report — How checking in on your happiness levels could change your perceptions about mood. (via NPR) … More »

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Your Sense of Smell and Sense of Happiness: Morning News Round-Up

We’re Born to Laugh and Daydream All Day: Morning News Round-Up


Barely Awake — People daydream for about 30% of the day. (via BBC News)

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back — Using biofuels will cause a rise in carbon emissions. (via Organic Consumers)

Natural Instincts — Babies know how to laugh, but have to learn how to cry. (via The Daily Mail)

Nintendo Therapy — Playing Tetris could reduce traumatic flashbacks in patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. (via WebMD) … More »

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We’re Born to Laugh and Daydream All Day: Morning News Round-Up

Checklists Reduce Accidental Hospital Deaths — And This Is a Surprise?


id it take until 2010 for hospital administrators to realize this? Fast food restaurants have checklists for doing things as simple as turning off the lights at night. And they’ve just now figured out that it might be a good idea to have a few reminders posted while cutting someone open. … More »

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Checklists Reduce Accidental Hospital Deaths — And This Is a Surprise?

The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up


Moon Madness — Could a full moon really be responsible for bad behavior? (via The Independent)

Ding Dong Doc — House calls might be the best solution for expensive health care. (via The Globe and Mail)

No Loko — Several states might ban alcoholic energy drinks. (via NPR)

The Daily Grind — One in five people grind their teeth, but what can they do about it? (via The Guardian) … More »

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The Moon Makes You Crazy and Your Doctor Makes a House Call: Morning News Round-Up

The Photosynthesis Lamp: Battling the Winter Blues One Vine at a Time


As the month winds on and the days get shorter, it might be nice to have a plant or two decorating your home to combat the impending winter gloom. Designer Meirav Barzilay has a creation that will save space, brighten up your living space, and bring a plant into your apartment: The Photosynthesis Lamp.
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The Photosynthesis Lamp: Battling the Winter Blues One Vine at a Time