Benefits of Pursuing Your Favorite Pastimes

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[Is Fibromyalgia a Real Disease?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) [Is Fibromyalgia a Real Disease?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) Because this condition has no single test that can confirm it, it can be [easy to dismiss symptoms as “all in your head](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=).” But, say experts, that’s far from the truth. 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From pop stars to pro athletes, check out our list of [famous faces who have done battle with the red, itchy lesions](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) and lived to tell the tale. [Italian_Shrimp_Pasta_Salad](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) What’s for Lunch? [Enjoy a Late-Summer Pasta Salad](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) Served warm or chilled, this [delish recipe for Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGOBK5ZOjbTUJLAGqEoOHMi2wz9lWXUEwL40nya_Ov-RRxeT0tqkSX977j7-IusfftIuygims0=) tastes so good you’ll never miss the salt. Thanks to an abundance of fresh parsley, spices, and heart-healthy olives, this salad pleases even the pickiest taste buds. Opt for whole-wheat pasta for extra fiber to help protect your heart, too. 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