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How some women never get sick

They survive cold season without a sniffle. They fly in germ-packed airplanes unscathed. And they somehow avoid stomach bugs that decimate the office. Wish you could be one of these women who never get sick? Try one or -- even better -- all of these seven secrets, and you may join this club come flu season.

Six most bewildering spa moments

It's hard to feel completely liberated from work and family stresses if you're facing a set of new ones, like whether you're overdressed for your massage or undertipping an aesthetician. Sidestep these little land mines so that nothing sabotages your spa experience.

When to skip that massage

Massage, that art of laying on hands, has been around for a while and has seen some changes through the years.

Belly 'facials,' photographers for moms-to-be

Before the crying, diaper changes and sleepless nights set in, a growing number of moms-to-be are spending their pregnancies in the lap of luxury. From belly "facials" to in-home massage therapy and private yoga sessions, women are indulging like it might be their last chance.

Need a career change? Five jobs that let you see the world

Finding a career that allows you to travel is not always an easy task, but if you're a college grad looking to make an adventure of your gap year, a professional looking for a change of pace or anyone looking for cultural exposure, a job abroad may be the right choice for you.

Time.com: Post-Op Rx: Get a Massage

Several new studies show that a simple backrub offers significant pain relief for patients after major surgery

SI.com: Richard Hoffer: Douglas over Tyson, 1990

Editor's note: We asked SI.com writers to share their memories from the best game they've ever seen. Here are their stories:

Hot stones to chill out

What is it: A hot stone massage.

The 21st century CAVEman

Over the past decade the medical world has been the beneficiary of some of the most promising advances in virtual reality technologies, transforming the lives of patients and medical students as well as equipping doctors with more efficient tools and means of treatment.

Pamper yourself: Hot stone massage

What is it: A hot stone massage that uses heated basalt stones to relax and re-energize the body. Being more involved, and even spiritual, than the usual massage, it's intended to leave you with a greater sense of well-being than just a good rub down. The heat of the stones is supposed to relieve tension and nervous fatigue, while the placing of different sized stones on the body's chakra points is meant to create a more balanced flow of energy.

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