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Exercise is a great way to lose and manage body weight, but working out also comes with tons of other benefits. It helps your body release endorphins, a type of neurotransmitter that makes you feel happy and calm. It also increases mental clarity and focus, reduces stress, and improves self-esteem and self-confidence. (Yes, please!) If this list makes you want to start working out right now, you can! Getting in shape does not require a gym membership or a collection of at-home exercise equipment.

Here are some of my favorite ways to work out without spending a lot or going too far:

1. Walking. More than 2,400 years ago, Hippocrates said, “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” It’s a great, low-impact cardiovascular exercise. Long distance walking (45 minutes to 1 hour or more) is great for fat burning. Make a goal of 10,000 steps per day for overall health, stable blood sugar (helps with energy and curbing cravings) and weight loss or maintenance.

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Stress is a natural part of our daily lives. It can be triggered by any demand, from working late and getting stuck in traffic, to serious life changes such as death, divorce, or illness.

When you face a stressful situation, your pulse quickens, you breathe faster, your muscles tense, and your brain uses more oxygen and increases activity. If your stress response lasts too long, it can damage your health.

You can’t always avoid the stress in your life, but you can learn to cope with it better. The National Institutes of Health recommends these steps:

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Whether you call it smooching, necking, snogging or making out, kissing is not only fun and pleasurable, it has some mighty health benefits. Read on to learn about these perks, based on recent studies and expert insight.

1 Boosted Moods

If the blahs have overshadowed your day, kissing may be just what the doctor ordered. “Not only does it feel good in a physical sense, the release of pleasurable hormones like dopamine, serotonin and the ‘cuddle-hormone’ oxytocin also creates a physiological upswing in your mood and overall well-being,” said Shadeen Francis, MFT, a marriage and family therapist specializing in sex therapy and social justice. Research published in Scientific Reports in December 2015 showed that oxytocin may help counteract negative feelings.

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Turmeric, also known as Indian saffron, is produced from a tropical plant related to ginger. Turmeric is commonly ground into a bright yellow powder, and it’s used traditionally as a flavoring and coloring agent in South Asian cuisines.

The spice has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine to treat inflammatory, digestive and skin diseases and to fight infections. Research shows that curcumin, a compound in turmeric, may help prevent the growth of cancer cells and ease joint pain in osteoarthritis. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant power of turmeric may also help prevent chronic diseases ranging from allergies to diabetes to Alzheimer’s.

The good news is that turmeric is widely available in grocery stores and simple to use in everyday cooking. Read on for seven easy recipes and ideas for adding this beneficial spice to your life.


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Relationship conflicts between couples are inevitable. Differences often exist in the way conflict is managed. A women may desire to talk things out while a man may retreat, both physically and emotionally. These patterns don't mesh well, sometimes leading to further conflict. Understanding why men retreat or pout can open new avenues for conflict resolution.

History

Men traditionally remain stoic in the face of conflict, explains a Salon.com article, "Better Loving Through Chemistry." This approach, characterized by an unwilling to express emotion, can come across as pouting to a woman who is seeking an emotional response. Stoicism is often taught, both consciously and subconsciously, from father to son over generations. While it historically served the function of presenting the male as strong and unemotional and, therefore, supposedly capable of meeting the family's needs, the man of today is expected to be in touch with his feelings and willing to fully express them.


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The definition for impotence varies slightly among professionals, but it is generally considered to be the inability to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. A woman or man considering whether her or his boyfriend is impotent may be reluctant to initiate discussion about the issue.

Lack of Sexual Desire

A lack of sexual desire is one symptom of impotence, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse. Signs of a lack of desire include no extended kissing or other physical contact that is often considered pre-intimacy. Ignoring sexual come-ons or attempts at intimate contact may also indicate a lack of desire.

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