Coalition of the Confused
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From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/19/19
How to spot ultra-processed foods (hint: it's all in the label)
With recent research linking ultra-processed food to weight gain, disease and death, you might be trying to cut down on your intake. Here's what "ultra-processed" actually means and how to read food packaging to spot it.
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6/19/19
'She heaves with fat': Mannequin sparks debate over what healthy looks like
A plus-size mannequin inside a London Nike store has sparked criticism the sportswear brand is promoting an unhealthy body image, but experts say healthy may not look the way people think.
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6/20/19
How to handle a bad day - ABC Life
There are bad days, and then there are Bad Days. On days like these - not the worst day you've had, but far from the best - there's something I do that you may want to try, Graham Panther writes.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Di (amina046)
6/20/19
Actually there are days when the thing to do is throw these 3 rocks at something or someone, mind where you aim.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
6/20/19
True!
But just accomplishing something, especially when you feel like crap, is a mood booster in itself.
Even if it's just doing the dishes.
From: BerrySteph
6/20/19
Di (amina046) said:Actually there are days when the thing to do is throw these 3 rocks at something or someone, mind where you aim.
I'm sure I've heard on the BBC that "acting out" anger in this fashion makes control of the impulses more difficult later.
From: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/2/19
As hot as it is over there, it's bloody cold here!!
Why you crave (fattening) comfort food in winter
You're not imagining it. Our bodies really do crave macaroni cheese and other comfort foods as the temperature drops. Here's why.
Read more from ABC NewsFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/9/19
What doctors think about 5 common cold and flu home remedies - ABC Life
What does science say about centuries-old 'cures' for the common cold? This cold and flu season, we asked scientists for their responses to common remedies.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/11/19
Top causes of burns and scalds and how to avoid them - ABC Life
The very things that help keep us warm during winter - camp fires, a hot cuppa, cooking comfort food - can pose the greatest risks for burns. We look at the top causes of burns and scalds and how to avoid them.
Read more from www.abc.net.auFrom: Jenifer (Zarknorph)
7/26/19
Supporting someone when they're anxious starts with listening not 'fixing' - ABC Life
When supporting someone with anxiety, often the important thing is just to be there, sitting quietly and listening, without trying to whisk away the problem or fix it.
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