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8 Positive Outcomes of the Paleo Trend

News & World Report Let me get this out of the way right now: I’m not a fan of the paleo diet. I don’t support this restrictive, meat-heavy diet that bans so many nutritious foods, such as dairy, grains and beans. It’s a diet plan that landed at the bottom of the list in U.S. So that means a lot of people are curious about adopting the diet – or are already fully entrenched

Disney Princesses Show Off Breast Cancer Surgery Scars in New Campaign

Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty bares her breast cancer surgery scars in a new series of controversial illustrations by artist aleXsandro Palombo.  Betty Boop, Louis Griffin, and Disney princesses are baring skin and scars as the subjects of a new series of illustrations aiming to support breast cancer survivors. Italian artist, fashion designer, and activist aleXsandro Palombo has released a series of drawings featuring iconic cartoon characters following surgery to

The 6 Golden Rules of a Healthy Grocery Cart

The problem is, when I’m waiting in the grocery store checkout line, that persona goes out the store’s sliding doors. For example, several studies have linked energy drinks to insomnia, nervousness, and negative behaviors such as smoking and excess screen time.

Results of major ballot measures in U.S. election

By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in Tuesday’s U.S. elections were asked to weigh in on a number of ballot measures seeking to change laws in their states. The initiatives varied widely by state. While Arkansas voted to end the prohibition of alcohol in its many dry counties, Oregon and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize marijuana. The results will also change the way certain states handle issues such as

Investors eye opportunities as Republicans take U.S. Senate

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Republican takeover of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday could lead to new legislative measures that directly affect the energy sector and other slices of the equities market. Republican Senate candidates picked up formerly Democratic seats in Iowa, North Carolina, Montana, Colorado, West Virginia, South Dakota and Arkansas, more than the six gains needed for a majority in that chamber. …

Factbox: Results of major ballot measures in U.S. election

By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Voters in Tuesday’s U.S. elections were asked to weigh in on a number of ballot measures seeking to change laws in their states. The initiatives varied widely by state. While Arkansas voted to end the prohibition of alcohol in its many dry counties, Oregon and Washington, D.C., voted to legalize marijuana. The results will also change the way certain states handle issues such as

Jawbone launches new wearable fitness trackers

(Reuters) – Wearable device maker Jawbone unveiled a set of new fitness trackers called “UP Move” and “UP3” that track details of workouts, hours slept and heart rate. Up Move, which comes with an LED display to view the number of steps and time taken, will be available at $50, and UP3 will be available at $180, the San Francisco-based company said. UP3, a wrist band equipped with sensors on