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Fall is nearly here, which means you’ve likely reached the point in the year where you have to start rationing the Girl Scout cookies in your freezer. Hopefully, you thought ahead and ordered an extra two to three boxes of your favorites, such as Samoas and Thin Mints, to keep you satisfied. But, if not, you only have a few more months before you’ll start seeing those bright-eyed Girl Scouts selling their delicious cookie creations outside every grocery store, mall, and event for weeks on end.  We already knew that the Girl Scout cookie lineup was changing this year, as…

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Key Takeaways Religious delusions are false beliefs with religious content that differ from accepted cultural beliefs.Increased focus on religion can happen in bipolar disorder and isn’t always a sign of delusion.Religious beliefs can help improve outcomes, but religious delusions can worsen the illness. Religious delusions are a type of delusion with religious content. Although there are no clear guidelines to differentiate normal religious beliefs from pathological ones, a belief is generally only considered delusional if it is idiosyncratic, grandiose, and not an accepted part of a particular culture or subculture.  Researchers note that there is no consensus on where the…

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Known as one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet is packed with vegetables, fruits, proteins, whole grains and healthy fats. These foods are well-suited for fighting pesky symptoms of inflammation like fatigue, digestive distress and muscle aches. To make eating this way an even more nutritious venture, these snacks are packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like chickpeas and kale. Recipes like our Ranch Roasted Chickpeas or our High-Protein Energy Bars bring the best of both worlds together to help you feel energized and nourished. Love any of these recipes? Join MyRecipes to save, search and organize your EatingWell recipes…

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Dietitians say peanut butter and almond butter are equally healthy and nutritious. Both these plant-based spreads are heart-healthy and may help with blood sugar management. Peanut butter may support brain health, while almond butter may help fight inflammation. When it comes to nut butters, there’s no shortage of variety (cookie crunch peanut butter, anyone?). However, two of the most popular nut butters are peanut butter and almond butter. Of course, they’re both delicious. But which one is the healthiest? To find out, we asked registered dietitians. Their answer: It’s a tie! So, whether you prefer a classic PB&J sandwich or like to…

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In every grade school class photo, I seem to have a mess of tousled hair on my head. No matter how much my mom tried to tame my hair, it was a little unruly. (I sported the windblown look without even trying.) Later came my metalhead phase, with headbangable hair down to the middle of my back. Sadly, though, like many of the men in my family, it started to thin, then disappear. Studies show that by age 50, approximately half of men and women will experience hair loss. Why do some lose their hair and others don’t? How can…

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This make-ahead breakfast tastes like a lemon-poppyseed muffin in a jar.The protein and fiber of the oats, yogurt and milk are a satiating combo. You can easily remove the lemon zest without the bitter pith by using a microplane grater. If you love a lemon-poppyseed muffin, you are going to flip over our Lemon-Poppyseed Overnight Oats. Fiber-rich rolled oats are soaked in a creamy mixture of tangy, protein-packed Greek-style yogurt, sweet maple syrup, aromatic vanilla, bright lemon and crunchy poppy seeds for texture—the perfect balance of tart and sweet. These are not your standard overnight oats; we’ve upped the game on…

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Key Takeaways Sexual fantasies are normal and can help improve sexual experiences.Communicate with your partner about fantasies that are safe, legal, and consensual. We all have places we go in our minds during sex or when we feel aroused, and everybody is different. Put plainly, a sexual fantasy is a mental image that promotes one’s desire for sex and can help enhance the sexual experience. While the people, themes, and frequency may change, sexual fantasies are completely normal, and nothing to be ashamed of, no matter how taboo or dirty they might seem. Still, it’s common to question these desires…

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Did you know you can customize Google to filter out garbage? Take these steps for better search results, including adding my work at Lifehacker as a preferred source.A group of current and former Meta employees are accusing the company of suppressing its own research on child safety in virtual reality. According to two current and two former Meta employees, Meta’s lawyers are screening, editing, and vetoing internal studies about youth safety in virtual reality in order to minimize the risk of bad press, legal actions, and government regulation. To back up the accusations, the group has presented a trove of internal documents to members…

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