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Do This: Read More

Why? Turning a few pages keeps your mind sharp for life. It's no science fiction: Cozying up with a good book shields your brain from decline. Researchers theorize that bookworms develop a brainpower reservoir that's tapped when disease or aging threatens their gray matter.

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Tweaks that will shave minutes off your race times—and pounds off your middle.

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How Much Protein Do I Need?

Q: What is the recommended protein intake per day for someone working out?

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