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5 Gifts to Give Yourself This Year
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The holiday season is traditionally filled with gifts, and many of us are rushing to finish our shopping or indulging in the post-holiday sales. We want to gift to others and make them feel good. But what about ourselves? Consider a little self-love this holiday. 1. Be Present Right here, right now. No fear borrowed from an uncertain future. No sorrow brought in from the past. Just this moment right... 12/22/2022 5:00:00 AM
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What is the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
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Making time for exercise can be tough. For those who have carved out an hour of precious free time to hit the gym or head outside, the hope is that every minute will count. So here’s the big question. Will exercising in the morning or evening make a workout more effective? Preliminary research reveals some great suggestions but has some caveats, too. Here's the latest research linking time of day with... 12/21/2022 5:00:00 AM
Donald McGee
How Daily Choices Affect Our DNA
by Donald McGee
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If “wellness” is a result of our daily choices that lead to healthy balanced states of mind, body, spirit, lifestyle, and Social aspects, then how might various imbalances or unhealthy choices (stress, food choices, etc) affect our DNA or even our children?In this breakthrough study (Environmental Health Perspective , 2006 114:567-572), researchers showed that dietary changes of pregnant mice permanently... 12/18/2022 5:00:00 AM
Robert Parmer
The Health Benefits of House Plants
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As a huge advocate for houseplants, my living rooms and kitchen are filled with them. My living room is a jungle, and I love it! Surrounding a living space with plants offers many benefits, which segue to mental and physical health.An Aid For Seasonal DepressionWhen blankets of snow cover the landscape, many struggle to be released from Winter’s firm depressive grip. Seasonal depression prevalence... 12/17/2022 5:00:00 AM
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Mother’s Vitamin D Intake Could Affect Baby’s IQ
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When a pregnant person is deficient in any nutrient, so is the baby, and the effects can be persistent. Researchers have long been trying to hoe in on the effects of deficiencies in these cases and have now zeroed in on deficiencies that specifically affect the tiny developing brains of fetuses. And in one surprise result, they’ve found vitamin D could be vital to our intelligence. Vitamin D and the... 12/14/2022 5:00:00 AM
Fred Fletcher
10 Things Your Doctor Should Tell You But Won't
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Most people depend on their doctor(s) when it comes to the most important decisions they make about their health. For many things, doctors are indeed a good source of information, considering how intense their education and training in the health sciences is. But there are also a number of areas or topics about which doctors simply aren't the best source of information. A glaring example is nutrition.... 12/12/2022 5:00:00 AM
Spiwe Jefferson
Softness: The Secret to a Peaceful Path
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Yes, softness can help you win at work and even help you avoid being run over by your kids. You might be thinking, I have toddlers or teenagers. They would run right over me if I turn soft. My employees or coworkers will take advantage of me. How can softness possibly be my secret to a peaceful path? What is Softness? Think of a time when someone showed you kindness. How did that make you feel? Connected?... 12/11/2022 5:00:00 AM
Christina Sieren
Can the Truth Really Set You Free?
by Christina Sieren
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We all have a story, a narrative that we carry, highlighting the events that got us to this very moment. Our stories have different chapters, some exciting, some painful, and others we’d rather not share. We hide from the truth of who we are out of fear. For good reason, our world can be a judgy place. Naturally, out of protection, we wear a mask that says, “I’m good” or “I’m fine.”I often question... 12/9/2022 5:00:00 AM
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How Diet Culture Hurts People
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About 45 million people in the U.S. go on a diet every year. So there's no denying that we all live in "diet culture" because it's everywhere. The urge to lose weight, and the product someone is shilling to help us do it are in almost every commercial and in every store. From fads and crash diets to tried and true eating plans, everyone has a suggestion. But this deeply pervasive diet culture may be... 12/7/2022 5:00:00 AM
Tom Marino
3 Ways to Adrenalize Difficult Transitions in Your Family
by Tom Marino
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We experience many transitions in our lives. Whether they are exciting or painful, transitions are disruptive. They force us out of our comfort zone, upend our routines, and leave us feeling scattered and stuck as we try to keep ourselves and our kids' lives from falling apart amidst the chaos.When a relationship changes within a family, whether through divorce, separation, or breakup, the transition... 11/30/2022 5:00:00 AM
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