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From sourdough baking to living room Olympics, there’s no end to the creative ways people have kept themselves entertained while staying physically distanced. On the flip side, many people find it difficult or impossible to enjoy their favorite activities because of stress, safety concerns, or lack of access. How do our pandemic pastimes affect our overall health and well-being? With more time to cook but fewer trips to the grocery store, how has the average diet been impacted? What steps can...

 E-Mail IMAGE: Adding avocado to your meal improves gut health, a new University of Illinois study shows. view more  Credit: College of ACES, University of Illinois. URBANA, Ill. - Eating avocado as part of your daily diet can help improve gut health, a new study from University of Illinois shows. Avocados are a healthy food that is high in dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat. However, it was not clear how avocados impact the microbes in the gastrointestinal system or "gut." "We know ...

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Kevin KozickiGetty Images A strong, toned back is more than just aesthetics. As one of the most important parts of the body and often the most neglected, your back is responsible for everything from good posture to connecting the shoulders, hips, booty, and more. "Working your back should be a part of everyone’s weekly workout routine, and having a strong back is imperative for women of all ages to perform daily tasks with good form while preventing injury," says renowned celebrity trainer...