USA Today reports on the results of a huge study by Gallup on what it calls its "Wellness Index." Interestingly the healthiest and happiest cities tend to be west of the Mississippi River. California had 4 cities in the top 10, followed by Utah with 2. Boulder Colorado was number 1, which makes sense if you've ever been to Boulder. Where does you city rank?

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The quest for youth is as old as humankind. The difference for those who live in the 21st Century is that we are actually starting to unravel the mystery of aging. Agelessness doesn't come from a fountain, but it may come from the proper maintainence of hormone levels and the awesome power of stem cell science. We are just begining to see the potential but lifelong beauty may be a reality sooner than we ever thought.

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Stay brainy and healthy the Mediterranean way by saying ‘yes’ to nuts, fish and olive oil and ‘no’ to that fried chicken

NO, you did not read that wrong. The renowned Mediterranean diet is not only heart healthy but also good for your brain.

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What does saturated fat actually do to us? Is it always bad? Could it even be good? A recent study may turn our assumptions about health and fat upside down.

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