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Most people can lose weight at first, but maintaining that slimmer figure long-term is notoriously hard. Now, a new study finds people who follow a low-carb diet after slimming down may have an edge at keeping the pounds off. Those who ate fewer carbohydrates burned more calories and had significantly lower levels of ghrelin, the “hunger hormone.”

Follow the link to see why all calories are not alike and which foods produce hormonal changes that program the body to gain weight.

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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces.

Heart racing, dark thoughts swirling, anxiety can take over a person’s life. What if food can help keep it in check? Being mindful about what you eat can help ease anxiety symptoms, experts say.

Certain foods like sugar and processed fare lead to a rise in the brain chemicals that don’t help us feel good. Instead, go for complex carbs, found in foods like oatmeal, quinoa and sweet potatoes, which break down more slowly in the body. You feel fuller longer and you’ll experience calmer feelings psychologically as well.

Follow the link to see more foods to help manage anxiety naturally.

Defrost your windshield in seconds with this weatherman's genius trick

So there's a big winter storm coming, and you're worried about your car? Chill! You can easily prepare for icy windshields, frozen locks, foggy windows and more with items you already have on hand, like hand sanitizer, shaving cream - and a potato!