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150 Minutes Per Week of Intense Exercise Can Improve Blood Sugar, Insulin Levels

within a month after people return to work from vacation, all the benefits of time off-decreased stress levels, physical rejuvenation-disappear.

Researchers Say Benefits May Be Related to Effect of Moderate Drinking on HDL Levels

some women have mild anemia, some are dehydrated

Moderate consumption of alcohol can raise levels of HDL "good" cholesterol by as much as 10%. Doctors say up to one drink a day makes sense for women, up to two a day for men. But given the risks of excessive drinking, the American Heart Association cautions against increasing your alcohol intake or starting to drink if you don't already.

We live in a stressed-out nation, according to the American Psychological Association (APA) survey, "Stress in America." Most Americans feel moderate to high stress, with 44% reporting increased stress levels over the last 5 years. Many Americans have experienced stress from financial problems related to the economy.