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6/12/2013 How to ‘slow down’ time

Although you may feel like there is never enough time in the day, research suggests that we can make time feel like it is going more slowly, simply by changing our daily habits. Here are some ways to help you make the most of your time.

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6/3/2013 Staying naturally sweet

If you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth with a natural alternative, here are some ways to keep your food naturally sweet.

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5/9/2013 Stay healthy while travelling

Whether it’s a work trip, weekend away with friends or a family vacation over summer, trying to maintain your health and fitness when you’re travelling can be difficult.

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4/29/2013 Unplug and relax on a digital detox

Research from Pew Internet has found that American adults consider their phone an essential utility that they would have trouble functioning without.

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4/18/2013 Making the most of spring

The onset of spring is just another great excuse to adjust your health and fitness routine. Here are some fresh ideas to help you make the most of spring.

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4/3/2013 The health benefits of music

Although many of us like to escape the stress of daily life by listening to or playing music, it turns out it can do more than just keep us entertained...

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4/3/2013 Why gratitude leads to joy

For centuries, writers and philosophers have referred to gratitude as a virtue—an excellence of character. However, research now suggests that giving thanks regularly may be the key to becoming a happier, more joyful person.

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3/28/2013 The beauty of bees

Domestic honey bee colony numbers have been declining over the past few decades, mostly due to habitat loss, pest invasion, pollution, over-harvesting and disease. Bees are an important part of our natural ecosystem, supporting our health and wellbeing in a number of ways.

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3/19/2013 Olive Leaf Extract shows positive trial results

Comvita’s fresh-picked Olive Leaf Extract has shown positive results in a gold-standard clinical trial. The research has been published today, in the international science journal, PLOS ONE. The clinical trial by researchers at The University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute has shown that an extract of fresh olive leaves appreciably reduces some risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes.

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3/8/2013 5 tips to de-clutter this spring

Psychologist Dr. Sherrie Bourg Carter suggests that a messy home can leave us feeling anxious, helpless and overwhelmed. Luckily, it’s one of the easiest sources of anxiety to fix...

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