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Madge's Make-up Artist:
How to Look Fab at 50

Forget the rules, exude confidence

(Newser) - If anyone knows a thing or two about looking young, it's Madonna's makeup artist. Gina Brooke provides the Boston Globe with tips on how she keeps the 50-year-old pop star fresh, like a virgin: Find the perfect cleanser and moisturizer to hydrate aging skin. Eat food rich in vitamins C and E to keep skin plump. More »

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 Drinking Water 
 Myths Tough 
 to Swallow  

Health benefits, need to drink more unclear

(Newser) - With high-end restaurants offering diners tap water and concerns about the health and environmental impact of plastic bottles at an all-time high, NPR sets the record straight about some common myths related to drinking water: Not only is drinking 8 glasses daily not necessary, "nobody really knows" where that advice originated, says one expert. Water  doesn't help the kidneys filter toxins . More »

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Skip Liplock,
'Go for the Heart'
to Save a Life

Chest compressions key in heart attack CPR, says health group

(Newser) - Reluctant bystanders can skip mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if they witness someone collapse from a heart attack, but should attempt "hands-only" CPR to save a life, the American Heart Association has recommended.  With less than a third of cardiac arrest victims receiving any form of CPR before it's too late, anything remotely resembling a chest compression could help, reports Reuters. More »

Stay Heart Healthy at Work

Forbes suggests ways to keep workplace calm, healthy

(Newser) - Stressing out at work can negate the effects of that heart-healthy oatmeal you had for breakfast, Forbes reports. To avoid being that one of every three Americans with cardiovascular disease, adopt these work-day habits: Drink water instead of cola, coffee, or tea. Take the stairs; walk a few blocks at lunch. Stretch your upper back and neck after sitting for a while. Forget the value meal; keep lunch light. More »

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