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If You Need an Excuse to Go for a Walk, Science Just Provided One

Want to improve your mood? This study recommends you get walking, even for a short time, and even if your surroundings aren't picturesque. 

There is no scientific backing for dressing the same as your dog, but we imagine it can only help. (Photo FRED DUFOUR/AFP/Getty Images)

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To What Extent Does Comfort Food Ease Anxiety?

Bad days, break-ups, or stress-filled meetings may have you craving some comfort food to ease your anxiety. But don't reach for that chocolate bar just yet.

Comfort on a bun? Perhaps not. (Image: Shutterstock)

Bad days, break-ups, or stress-filled meetings may have you craving something to ease your anxiety. The usual remedy? Comfort food. But David DiSalvo of Forbes has found evidence that may give you pause before reaching for that chocolate bar or Quiznos toasted sub.

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