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Some foods may seem pretty similar nutrition wise at a glance (like chicken breast and turkey breast). But are they really? Is one better than the other? Click on the link to see tons of food match ups (like strawberries vs. blueberries) and which is better for you and why (blueberries are better for you, click on the link to find out why).

As a health-savvy runner, you try to toss nutrient-packed foods into your grocery cart. But when you’re deciding between similar-seeming nutritious items (say, turkey or chicken?), you may not know the superior choice. "Food is your fuel," says Mitzi Dulan, R.D., co-author of The All-Pro Diet. "Selecting the most nutritious options will improve your diet and give you a competitive edge." While you can’t go wrong eating both quinoa and brown rice, choosing the nutritional champ may give your running the boost it needs. In a healthy-food smackdown, here are our winning picks.

Food Fight!

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Do you ever feel like you have lost your purpose? Do you feel like you aren’t accomplishing very much in your life? If so there are ways to fight those thoughts. Click on on of the links to find out how to fight those depressing thoughts.

Philosophers might call thoughts like these signs of an existential crisis—as in, how do I justify my existence? They can occur to people with depression or other serious mental illnesses, or to almost anyone with or without an illness, in the uncertainties of life.

Smarter, Stronger, Kinder

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Sprained ankles are very common. Even though the majority of sprained ankles happen while people are playing sports, they can really happen at any time you are up and walking around. A lot of people if they get a sprained ankle ignore it and keep on with their normal lives. But is that really a good idea? New research has shown that if not treated right sprained ankles can actually cause long term damage. Click on one of the links to find out more about what type of damage can be caused by sprained ankles and how to treat one after you have gotten one. 

ts of men worry about their back going out—or their knees just going. The lowly ankle sprain, however, is viewed as the common cold of musculoskeletal injuries. It happens, and you get over it. It’s hard to avoid. But a growing number of researchers, surgeons, and trainers believe it’s time to rethink this joint. A sprained ankle is the most common injury in sports, and yet our understanding of it is only now coming into focus

Win the Sprain Game

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When people think of skin care they usually think of fighting wrinkles and blemishes. But there is a lot more to skin care than that. Your skin is believe it or not an organ. So it is very important to keep it healthy, whether you are a man or woman. Click on the link to find out more on keeping your skin healthy.

What you don’t know—or think you do know—about your skin can sap its youthful luster. One particularly dangerous misconception: After a certain point, the damage is done—and can’t be erased. In reality, there are lots of simple, effective ways to minimize fine lines, erase brown spots, and firm up sagging skin. "If you stick to just a few basics, your skin can look younger longer than you thought possible," says Dennis Gross, MD, a dermatologist in New York City and founder of the Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare line. Here, experts separate fact from fiction and reveal the best ways to keep years off your face.

Myths That Age Your Skin

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Do you think you are healthy? You may think you are pretty healthy, but are you really? How would you find out how healthy you are? Is there even a way to find out how healthy you are? It turns out there is! Click on one of the links to find out how healthy you really are.

If you want to know how healthy your bank account is, you check your balance. But what about the health of your body? Not as easy to gauge. But it turns out, there are several measurements that forecast your likelihood of living a long, energetic and disease-free life. Use this checklist to get a read on how healthy you really are now, and what changes you may want to make to look and feel tip-top for years to come!

Are You as Healthy as You Think You Are?

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