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      “Sit up straight!” A meme that is easier said than done! But the benefits of straightening up can have a lasting effect on our bodies and minds.

      Katie Couric sat down with Tara Stiles, named “Yoga Rebel” by the New York Times and owner of Strala Yoga, to talk about how simple stretches can help our bodies, minds and make us feel and look taller.

      Yoga, an exercise that allows increased blood flow through stretching and deep breathing, has been practiced for over 5000 years and practiced by 11 million Americans. Yoga isn’t just for the contortionists; according to Stiles all it requires is deep breathing.

      By taking in large breaths, tension in our muscles is released which Stiles says helps aids in overall health from in the inside out. She calls yoga a ‘massage for our organs’ that encourages us to live a healthier and happier lifestyle while increasing our flexibility and strengthening our muscles.

      And the great thing is, you don’t have to seek out a yoga studio to take

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      It’s a delicate time – if not every parent’s worst nightmare - when a child enters puberty.

      Not only are their bodies changing physically, but hormones are raging and bad moods are in full swing. Katie Couric spoke with Dr. Barbara Greenberg, parenting expert and clinical psychologist, all about how parents can talk with their teens, and finally get some answers. Every parent wants to know what is going on inside their teenager’s head, and while the normal instinct is to give them the third degree about their day, Dr. Greenberg strongly encourages us not to interrogate temperamental teens.

      Avoid direct, general questions like, “How was your day?” or “How was the date?” Teens will respond more positively to indirect questions like “How was the movie?” because they aren’t ready to give you a whole bunch of information at once. Listening is an important part of any conversation, and interrupting your child may not get you much response.

      Most adolescents are discovering who

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      You know the saying, "Everything in moderation." It turns out that may be true for our bad habits, as well.

      I spoke to Dr. Ryan Fuller, a clinical psychologist, about the positive impact some of our bad habits may have if we keep some control over them. For example, I'm a procrastinator. Always have been and always will be. Dr. Fuller says a little bit of procrastination can actually calm us down, temporarily relieve stress and help us approach tasks more efficiently when we begin them. There are two types of procrastinators, the ones who blow off a task and miss a deadline and the ones who just wait until the last minute because they thrive on the adrenaline rush. If you're the latter, odds are you're OK.

      Dr. Fuller also said a little bit of red wine (one glass a day for women and two for men) is perfectly fine, and so is a little chocolate. In fact, the flavonoids in dark chocolate can lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease. Also, a catnap during the

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      Katie Couric is an American journalist and author. She serves as special correspondent …

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