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NEWS ABOUT: relaxation

relaxation stories: 5 news summaries

(Newser) - In the boom times, people quaffed energy drinks and the industry bloomed to its current $896 million in sales. Naturally, the Washington Post reports, the recession has produced a new star: “relaxation beverages.” Loaded with a somewhat questionable “calming” ingredient also in green tea, the drinks... More »

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recession • energy drink • beverages • soda • relaxation • boom economy

How Does
Diddy Chill Out
After a Long Day?

Hint: It involves his posterior

Feb 13, 09 1:10 PM CST
(Newser) - When you've got as much on your plate as rapper/fashion designer/actor/producer/entrepreneur Diddy, you've got to find a way to relax. Other high-profile celebs advocate techniques ranging from yoga to meditation and beyond, but Diddy opts for rear rubs, the Mirror reports. The renaissance man told E!, "Most people get... More »

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celebrity • Diddy • relaxation • rapper • massage

 Om My! Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure

Study shows daily time-out may reduce medication needs

Aug 24, 08 7:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - An Om a day might just keep the blood pressure medication away, reports NPR. Daily meditation helped lower the blood pressure in two-thirds of patients in a recent study who were striking out on the medication front. Participants used the “relaxation response” technique, of sitting quietly for 15 minutes... More »

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health • blood pressure • nitric oxide • relaxation • meditation • medication

Group Backs Preflight Toke

Allowing weed at airport would chill 'air rage,' pro-marijuana org in Denver says

Jun 26, 08 5:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - Denver has a pretty lax marijuana policy (small amounts are legal) and pro-pot advocates are wondering whether, after a recent rash of "air rage" incidents, such permissiveness shouldn’t extend to the city airport’s smoking lounge, CW2 News reports. “This madness has got to stop,” said... More »

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Denver • marijuana • marijuana legalization • airport • air travel • relaxation • weed • air rage

9 Best Places to Spoil Yourself

Forget that city stress—these getaway spas will have you relaxing in no time

Aug 18, 07 7:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - The nine most delicious getaway spa experiences, from the readers of Condé Nast Traveler.
  1. Mayflower Inn & Spa, Washington, Conn.
  2. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas
  3. Cal-A-Vie: Vista, Calif.
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travel • California • Texas • Mexico • Arizona • list • Connecticut • Utah • vacation • relaxation • getaway • spa • ranch

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