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Jessica Bartley makes sure Team USA's 529 Olympic and Paralympic athletes are in top mental form when they compete in Paris. Here's how they do it.
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Waterbeds make up less than 2% of all mattress sales today, but a handful of remaining enthusiasts are holding on to their water-filled treasures for as long as they can.
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The local L.A. chain offers more than a dozen water brands from at least eight countries at affordable prices.
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Liven up your Hydro Flask. Splash your way through Disneyland. Chase a glistening ocean view.
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