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The 10 Smartest Things You Can Do for Your Body This Summer

Toni Bark's secrets for staying happy, sharp, and healthy
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Get More Sleep
"Studies show that people who lack sleep have higher cortisol levels and are more prone to all kinds of illnesses, including cardiovascular disease," says Bark. "I love to nap in the summer outside. Lying in a hammock on a warm summer day, hearing the breeze rustling... It's so plush and indulgent and I love it, love it, love it."

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From the July 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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