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Andrew Pacholyk
Making and Keeping New Year's Resolutions
by Andrew Pacholyk
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The New Year brings the opportunity for a new beginning. Although, we are lucky enough to be able to start anew each day, some people need the turn of a New Year to find the motivation to do so. The Top 10 Most Common New Year Resolutions include: 1. Lose weight 2. Stop smoking 3. Stick to a budget 4. Save or earn more money 5. Find a better job 6. Become more organized 7. Exercise more 8. Be more... 1/2/2025 5:00:00 AM
Monica Ortiz
The "What If" Time Machine
by Monica Ortiz
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I think we can all agree that in order to live a successful life, we need to take actions that move us forward. And if we are moving in a forward direction, we need to be keeping our eyes on what is in front of us. In this mode, stopping to peer behind us is unnecessary, it slows us down. This is mirrored in the fact that some of us don’t like our past and when we look at it, it’s uncomfortable, perhaps... 12/31/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea is Dangerous
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Obstructive sleep apnea affects an estimated 3% of women and 10% of men between 30 and 49 years old; those figures jump to at least 9% of women and 17% of men when they’re between 50 and 70 years old. Many remain undiagnosed or untreated, leaving them at risk for complications like daytime sleepiness, headaches and even heart disease.A few treatment options are available, and strategies are likely... 12/30/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Human IQs are Getting Lower
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According to recent studies, human beings are getting dumber. Since the 1980s, people’s IQs have been going down multiple points each decade. Researchers aren’t sure about the specific causes, but educational, technological and dietary factors are likely involved. Take a closer look at how these issues could be lowering our IQs.The Flynn EffectIn the late 1980s, a researcher named James Flynn discovered... 12/27/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Micro-Robots May Soon Rid You of Dental Plaque!
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The hygienist can cause a lot of anxiety for some of us. All the scraping, poking and prodding is enough to push almost anyone over the edge. It could be that this is soon to change, though. And that’s got a few of us here at Wellness more than a little excited (and some of us a little terrified, too).Thanks to an army of small robots trips to the dentist may soon get a lot more high-tech. Designed... 12/27/2024 5:00:00 AM
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You Could Be Grinding Your Teeth and Not Know It
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Gritting or clenching our teeth when we’re angry or stressed isn’t uncommon. But the majority of people who grind their teeth don’t even realize they thy do it — because they do it in their sleep. Sometimes, our only indication of grinding our teeth might be that it wakes up our partner. But it can have serious implications for our dental health, even if we don't know we're doing it. Here's how to... 12/24/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Vegans at Higher Risk for Broken Bones
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Many people are now choosing to follow a vegan diet. No matter what reasons we may have for choosing any diet, it’s vital to get the right balance of nutrients. Every diet has its challenges that adherents should be aware of and work to mitigate. And certainly, a vegan diet can be completely healthy and offers many great benefits. But one important challenge for vegans isn't often discussed. So let’s... 12/24/2024 5:00:00 AM
Qigong: Relaxation, Mindfulness, and Inner Peace
by Alex Bratkov
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Qigong is an ancient practice aimed at achieving harmony between the body, mind, and energy. It combines breathing techniques, gentle movements, and focused attention, helping to improve health, release tension, and attain inner peace.What Is Tension and Its ConsequencesTension in the body is a natural response to stress or poor posture, but chronic tension can cause a variety of problems. Physical... 12/24/2024 5:00:00 AM
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5 of the Most Painful Medical Conditions (and How to Find Relief)
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Is someone you love down in the dumps due to extreme pain? Painful medical ailments are not always easy to avoid, but some of them are treatable. Here are some treatment options to help find relief from some of the worst of them, specifically kidney stones, migraines, fibromyalgia, sciatica and gout.Kidney StonesThe first symptom of kidney stones is often extreme pain in the back and sides, just below... 12/23/2024 5:00:00 AM
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Could You Have Aphantasia?
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Picture a world filled with imagination, one in which every person can visualize their dreams until they become reality. Imagine, in the mind’s eye, a view of our ideal future, with every detail carefully planned. Envision a vacation on a tropical island. Heck, imagine an apple. Got it? Is it red and shiny and perfect? Not everyone can do that, though. Maybe you can't. And if so, aphantasia may be... 12/20/2024 5:00:00 AM
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