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Sophie Frabotta
5 Steps to Releasing Emotional Blocks
by Sophie Frabotta
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Feeling stuck can create emotional, mental, and even physical barriers that can hold us back from our pursuits, desires, and goals. Research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights the connection between unresolved emotional wounds, such as stress and overall well-being, emphasizing that our ability to process emotions effectively is key to personal transformation.The National Institute... 2/20/2025 5:00:00 AM
Mary Crocker Cook
When Our Relationships Make Us Sick
by Mary Crocker Cook
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3 Ways to Navigate Relationship StressAs a therapist specializing in relationships and codependency, I have been struck by how frequently medical illness is part of the story of the person struggling in their relationships. In fact, this is so common that when I was writing about codependency in my text for my classes, I defined it as developmental, behavioral, and biological. I would say the number... 2/19/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Drinking Coffee Could Decrease Your Chance of Dying by 18%
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Millions of people have trouble getting their day started without that first cup of coffee. There’s nothing like the smell of coffee to awaken the senses first thing in the morning. As it turns out, coffee might do more for you than just get you up and moving. In fact, according to recent studies, it’s possible that the health benefits may actually prolong your life.Studies in Favor of CoffeeThe Multiethnic... 2/18/2025 5:00:00 AM
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When and How to Call in Sick
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With so many viruses like the cold and flu and still the coronavirus making its way through so many households, calling in sick is increasingly common. But with a paycheck and career on the line, many people are uncertain when to call in sick or if they should just ride it out. We've got you. Stay Home If You’re Contagious Experiencing a headache, body aches, cough, sneezing, vomiting, fever or sweats?... 2/17/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Symptoms of Shingles You Should Not Ignore
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Shingles is a condition that causes a painful, blistering rash, hitting roughly 1 million people each year in the U.S. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus. After chickenpox, the virus goes dormant but still remains in your body; as a result, about 10% of those who have had chickenpox will develop shingles. It can cause a number of symptoms, often leading... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
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How Much Radiation Really Comes From a Smartphone?
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How safe is smartphone use? The official stance is shaky at best. So we set out to find out. Primarily because we all use them these days, and we don't want to be exposed to excess radiation. We’ve gathered the latest research on the amount of radiation — and what it could be doing to our health. The results are more than a little surprising.The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has limits on... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
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Were We Made to Be Lazy?
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Ever feel more inclined to veg out on the sofa than hit the gym? If so, you’re not alone. What’s more, "laziness" might be a perfectly normal part of being human — it may be in our biology.Our ancestors likely had to spend a good part of their days foraging and hunting for food, so they became programmed to rest whenever they could to save energy. That programming appears to persist in modern humans.... 2/14/2025 5:00:00 AM
Levent Erdogan
5 Ways Your Posture Is Causing You Pain And How To Avoid It
by Levent Erdogan
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Your mother was right when she told you to sit up straight.You may have shrugged her off when she said your posture was bad, but mom was onto something.It turns out that looking like a slouch isn’t the only negative effect of bad posture. It can also cause neck and back pain and a laundry list of other health issues.Stand up straight and take a look at these 5 mistakes that may be hurting your posture:Sitting... 2/13/2025 5:00:00 AM
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This Common Household Item Could Stop the Flu in its Tracks
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Flu season is in full-force, and it's likely to continue till May. The unfortunate truth is that most people don’t know how to keep their germs to themselves, especially kids. You can wash your hands and disinfect surfaces, but stray viruses can linger in the air, just waiting to be inhaled. Not to mention the germs you bring into your own home after you've been out and about for the day. Fortunately,... 2/12/2025 5:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Are You Sabotaging Your Health with Beauty Products?
by Jenn Ryan
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Conventional “beauty” products are filled with chemicals, fake fragrances (aka more chemicals), dyes, and harmful agents such as aluminum, which can increase your risk for cancer. Not to mention nearly every single one of these products has been tested on animals. These products have been marketed not only to make you think that you need them, but also to make you think that they’re beneficial for... 2/11/2025 5:00:00 AM
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