Dumb Health Mistakes
Even Smart People Make

If you find you're not quite as healthy as you could be, take a look at these common health mistakes you might be making.

 
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Eat breakfast. Canadian researchers recently discovered that people who eat breakfast have better memory and energy levels all day.
2.
Go outside. People who get even 20 minutes of sunlight a day, regardless of whether it's warm or cold out, are less sluggish and depressed.
3.
Make time for sex. People who share passion have better endorphin levels, not to mention a closer relationship. The Council on Contemporary Families suggests you and your spouse schedule a "date night" once a week.
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Limit your alcohol intake to two alcoholic drinks a day or less. While one drink is good, more is not better. One recent study found that people who have more than two drinks a day, especially women, end up with damaged memories and depression.
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Have some chocolate. Really. Several studies have confirmed that chocolate stimulates mood-enhancing brain chemicals. The bad news is you only need the amount equivalent to two Hershey's Kisses to do it.