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"  1. Lose weight the (over) easy way. Here&amp;#039;s a new way to get cracking on weight loss: Adults who ate two eggs every morning as part of a reduced-calorie diet lost 65 percent more weight and reported more energy than those who ate a bagel for breakfast, according to a recent study. Both breakfasts contained 340 calories, but &amp;quot;the protein in the eggs made people feel fuller longer, so they were better able to adhere to calorie restrictions throughout the day,&amp;quot; says Nikil Dhurandhar, Ph.D., lead author of the study. Don&amp;#039;t like eggs? Fill up on foods like peanut butter, milk, and fortified cereals to get the recommended 15 grams of protein per meal.  2. Give a little, get a lot.  When you donate blood, you aren&amp;#039;t just helping patients in need -- you&amp;#039;re also getting valuable information about your own health. &amp;quot;As part of the screening process, we measure a donor&amp;#039;s pulse rate, blood pressure, and blood iron level,&amp;quot; says Robert L. Jones, M.D., president of the New York Blood Center. After donation, your blood is tested for HIV, hepatitis B and C, and more; the donation center will call and let you know about any concerning test results. (If you don&amp;#039;t get a call, you know you&amp;#039;re free and clear.) Visit  nybloodcenter.org  for more info or givelife.org to find a blood drive near you.  3. Put your best face forward. Don&amp;#039;t let a nasty cold sore ruin your holiday cheer. First, use an ointment such as Nexcare&amp;#039;s Cold Sore Treatment to ease your pain and moisturize scabs. Then dab on some concealer and your favorite SPF 15 lipstick, says Marilyn Mehlmauer, M.D., a dermatologist in Pasadena, CA. Makeup can shorten healing time by minimizing stress (what&amp;#039;s more embarrassing than having an unsightly sore?) and blocking UV light, which can make you more prone to developing sores. Also, ask your doctor about Valtrex, a prescription medication that you take as soon as you feel a sore coming to reduce its severity.  4. Bond with your baby.  Ever wonder what makes you fall in love so intensely with your baby? It&amp;#039;s all in that gummy grin, according to a recent study. Researchers found that when mothers look at their infant&amp;#039;s smiling face, a change in blood flow lights up reward centers of the brain, which may result in a natural high similar to the chemical rush experienced when using cocaine or nicotine. &amp;quot;Our brains are programmed to respond this way to re-inforce our relationship with our babies,&amp;quot; says lead researcher Lane Strathearn, M.D., of the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Guess that&amp;#039;s why their smiles are always so aww-worthy! "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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