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Beef and Butternut Chili

September 30, 2013

Ingredients Cooking spray 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 1 1/2 pounds boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2 teaspoons diced jalapeño pepper 2/3 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ancho chile pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon ground ...

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How to Drink More Water Each Day

September 19, 2013

By Monica Nelson on USANews.com There are three top questions I always ask a new client when we meet. One is, "How is your water consumption?" The answer I hear from many: "I could drink more," or "I hate water," or "Does coffee count?" Hearing this every day is still a shock to me – which is why I want to talk about you and your relationship with water. I have high hopes that the ...

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'Body on a chip' uses 3D printed organs to test vaccines

September 18, 2013

By Joe Miller BBC News The 3D printer that will be used to print miniature organs for the 'body on a chip' system Miniature human organs developed with a modified 3D printer are being used to test new vaccines in a lab in the US. The "body on a chip" project replicates human cells to print structures which mimic the functions of the heart, liver, lung and blood vessels. The organs are then placed on ...

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'Body on a chip' uses 3D printed organs to test vaccines

September 18, 2013

By Joe Miller BBC News The 3D printer that will be used to print miniature organs for the 'body on a chip' system Miniature human organs developed with a modified 3D printer are being used to test new vaccines in a lab in the US. The "body on a chip" project replicates human cells to print structures which mimic the functions of the heart, liver, lung and blood vessels. The organs are then placed on ...

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3 Meditation Techniques for Beginners

September 17, 2013

Find your focus. These exercises work for just about everyone at anytime, anywhere By Laura McMullen Gold stars to those who can make it through this article without wondering about dinner or unattended emails, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram or scanning half a page before realizing you have no idea what the heck you just read. Amit Sood, author of the upcoming book "The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living," calls this autopilot daze, in which ...

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9 ways to eliminate sugar cravings

September 12, 2013

By Jacqueline Silvestri Banks According to the American Heart Association, the average American consumes approximately 16 teaspoons more added sugar than is recommended per day. Sugar stimulates the brain to release serotonin, the “feel good” chemical, which provides a natural high. The endorphins released after eating sugar calm and relax us, leaving us wanting more. Eliminating a sugar addiction can be difficult, but following these steps can greatly reduce cravings and make it easier to ...

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Myths Surround Breakfast and Weight

September 10, 2013

By ANAHAD O'CONNOR article found in the New York Times Americans have long been told that routinely eating breakfast is a simple habit that helps prevent weight gain. Skipping breakfast, the thinking goes, increases hunger throughout the day, making people overeat and seek out snacks to compensate for missing that first – and some would say most important – meal of the day. “Eating a healthy breakfast is a good way to start the day,” according ...

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6 Benefits of Running

September 5, 2013

By Jacquie Cattanach | For Active.com Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but did you know that it can benefit almost every part of your body, as well as lift your mood? Running is incredibly effective at making you healthier in a number of ways. While it may not be everybody's favorite form of exercise, knowing what it can do for your life just may make you look ...

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