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What We Can Learn From Angelina's Cancer Scare

Angelina Jolie's cancer scare and decision to have a preventive double mastectomy has started a nationwide discussion about the importance of women's health care and cancer prevention.

Angelina Jolie's cancer scare and decision to have a preventive double mastectomy has started a nationwide discussion about the importance of women's health care and cancer prevention. Watch this video to find out what Angelina's genetic mutation means, if you're a candidate for genetic testing, and steps you can take to reduce your risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

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Nina Dobrev's Bikini-Ready Moves

Nina Dobrev's trainer Steve Moyer told us that the actress "likes to hit the abs."

Nina Dobrev's trainer Steve Moyer told us that the actress "likes to hit the abs." And it shows! Here are three of her favorite moves to strengthen and sculpt your midsection. We love the creative variation on the traditional plank. Watch the video to learn the exercises, and then try them on your own.

healthy living

Everything You Need to Know About Protein Powders — Including Our Favorites!

With so many different kinds of protein powders on the market, it can be hard to pick the right one — and how much protein do you really need, anyway?

With so many different kinds of protein powders on the market, it can be hard to pick the right one — and how much protein do you really need, anyway? Keep watching to learn if you really need to be adding protein powder to your diet and which products are our current faves!

workouts

One-Minute Bikini-Body Challenge: Push-Up Walks

Shapely shoulders never go out of style, but the Summer fashions sure do highlight them.

Shapely shoulders never go out of style, but the Summer fashions sure do highlight them. Sculpt sexy shoulders with push-up walks. This move targets the entire upper body and kicks the core into gear too — double win in our book. We invite you to see how many reps of this exercise you can do in 60 seconds. Press play to start the timer and let us know how you did in the comments section below.

Be sure to try our other bikini-body challenges: bridge for the backside and three-point plank for the core.

Fitness How To

Sculpt Shapely Shoulders With the Push-Up Walk

Rock your tank top, halter, or bikini with sexy sculpted shoulders!

Rock your tank top, halter, or bikini with sexy sculpted shoulders! This walking push-up is just the move to shape your arms while kicking your core into action. Watch this video to learn how to perform one of our favorite upper-body exercises safely and effectively.

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Tied to Your Desk? De-Stress With 3 Seated Stretches

When you're at work, leaving the office for some fresh air can change your day.

When you're at work, leaving the office for some fresh air can change your day. But if you're swamped with work and tied to your desk, this isn't always a viable option. Even if you can't leave, you can still treat your body to a quick stretching session. Watch this video for three moves that will relieve stress in your shoulders, neck, back, and wrists in less than a minute.

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Make Mom a Raspberry Bellini For Mother's Day!

Unlike most sugary cocktails, the Bellini is a lower-calorie option, using just fresh fruit and champagne.

Unlike most sugary cocktails, the Bellini is a lower-calorie option, using just fresh fruit and champagne. Wow Mom this Mother's Day with this unique spin on the standard Bellini — you just need two ingredients! And think of all the extra calories you'll have left over for brunch.