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Forest Bathing: The Ultimate All-Natural Therapy

Forest Bathing: The Ultimate All-Natural Therapy

The Japanese are suffering from a health crisis: High stress. With the third-highest suicide rate in the world, chronic stress has been ravaging the island nation for decades. In fact, Japan is so stressed, they even have a word, karōshi (過労死), which roughly translates to "death by overworking." The stress crisis has led to a number of solutions in Japanese healthcare and culture. One in…

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Set up for Success: Create Your Ultimate Personal Development Plan

Set up for Success: Create Your Ultimate Personal Development Plan

Taking the time to lay out your personal development plan can make it much easier to accomplish your goals, and the Fabulous app can help you do exactly that. Founded in 2013, The Fabulous gives you the opportunity to be a better you by crafting a personalized journey to help you achieve your goals. In just 19 days, create a plan that works for you…

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Fabulous Uncovers: The Effects of Sugar on the Body

Fabulous Uncovers: The Effects of Sugar on the Body

There are so many diet plans out there that advocate completely eliminating sugar from your diet, but you might be surprised to know that your brain actually needs sugar to function properly. Brain functions like thinking, memory, and learning are affected by glucose levels, and when you don’t get enough, those functions can become impaired. So yes, some sugar is actually good for you. Too…

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Running Late? You May Be One of Four Personality Types

Running Late? You May Be One of Four Personality Types

What's your "running late" personality type? If you're always running late, don't beat yourself up too much. According to a YouGov poll, one in five Americans admit to being late for work at least once a week: You're clearly among friends! Chronic lateness is running amok in modern society and the reasons why are vast and complex. Our lives are fast-paced and full of distractions,…

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Expressing Feelings: Why It’s Time to Embrace Your Emotions

Expressing Feelings: Why It’s Time to Embrace Your Emotions

Expressing feelings have gotten a bad rep. Social media prides us on relentless positivity, we’re encouraged to persevere through tough situations with an unwavering smile on our face and then we’re praised for being so strong. Many of us even feel ashamed when we feel a “bad” emotion like sadness or anger, and instead, we opt to keep those feelings to ourselves while we put…

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Fabulous Uncovers: Is Eating at Night Really Bad for You?

Fabulous Uncovers: Is Eating at Night Really Bad for You?

There are so many rules and restrictions surrounding food. From allowing yourself “cheat days” to cutting out gluten or carbs or fasting for certain hours of the day, to our least favorite rule: No eating at night! But what if you're hungry at night? Sometimes you just need a bedtime snack! Is eating at night really that bad? And if so, why is it so…

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My Life is Mine: Being Yourself and Becoming the Brave You

My Life is Mine: Being Yourself and Becoming the Brave You

According to Tracee Ellis Ross, better known as Rainbow Johnson on ABC’s Black-ish, the patriarchy is not very pleased with her. At 45 years old, Ross has never married and has no children. This seemingly controversial life she’s built for herself garners all sorts of reactions from friends and strangers alike, who assure her that she “just hasn’t found the right guy yet” or that…

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