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Sincerely, Brooke

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šŸ GIO’S Happy Health-Giving Menu: A Full Spread for the Holiday

BB Body’s own culinary artist, Giovanna Mosconi, (aka The Chef’s Daughter) has generously laid out an entire menu of Thanksgiving recipes for our community that is giving health in abundance! Inspired by modern Mediterranean cuisine, these easy-to-follow, body-kind, and festive recipes are all you need for a seamless spread –…

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A Deeper Kind of Strength; The Feminine Strength Theory

Strength is often associated with masculinity, but it can also be feminine, soft, and beautiful. That’s because being strong is not simply how we look on the outside. It’s how we feel on the inside. It’s how we choose to live our lives to the fullest. Whether we are lifting…

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What I’ve Learned From Fooling Penn & Teller; The Biological Benefit Of Surprise

Hosting Fool Us is an absolute pleasure. I get to see so many incredible magicians performing amazing acts that completely blow my mind. Obviously, I’m easier to trick than Penn & Teller, but I have recognized one very important key to fooling the masters. It seems like Penn & Teller…

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The Science of Resisting Fall-Flavor Temptations

It’s September… and everywhere we turn there are caramel lattes, maple donuts, and pumpkin spice everything. Fall’s tasty treats seem to magically send a ā€œGotta have it!ā€ signal straight to our brain. And unfortunately, according to science, our brain decides what we want to eat up to 7 seconds before…

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Pack Your Bag For Back-To-You

Summer has a way of seducing us with its endless sun and barefoot freedom – beach days, late nights, and a make-it-up-as-you-go itinerary. But as the seasons shift, the light changes, and the air turns crisper, there’s a natural invitation to slow down, re-center, and get intentional again. September isn’t…

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The 10-Second ā€œMirror Testā€

Thanks to my friends at Golden Hippo, I’ve recently added a little ritual to my morning routine, and I have a feeling you’ll appreciate it, too. It’s quick and easy… and it gives you a real peek into how your body is doing before the chaos of the day begins.…

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A Whole New Meaning To ā€œSweat Equityā€

Exercising isn’t the only healthy way to work up a sweat. Turns out, even a relaxing sweat is good for us! Studies show that simply sitting in a sauna can temporarily induce a low-level, short-term state of heat stress that triggers a series of positive reactions similar to working out.…

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Feeding The Mind-Body Connection

I’ve always found it surprising that so many people view the mind and body as separate entities. This perspective isn’t necessarily as common in some other cultures, but here in the U.S. we tend to split them into distinct disciplines… medicine and psychology. For the most part, we diagnose them…

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Veggies Can Be A Great Source Of PROTEIN!

Protein is SO important for good health, whether it’s supporting our strength, mobility, and function, or counteracting the effects of aging and peri/postmenopause on our bodies. It’s a critical nutrient for muscle growth and repair – as well as for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and nails! For a long time,…

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