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How to Connect Over the Holidays Without Risking COVID-19
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With a chill now in the evening air and fireplace hearths heating up, what better way to shift gears into the new season than to break out the hot chocolate and soak in some quality time with the people who mean the most? Oh, except there's a pandemic. For those of us who live far away from loved ones, the holidays are often a time to reconnect, catch up and strengthen family bonds. COVID-19 will derail... 11/23/2020 8:00:00 AM
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5 Ways to Handle Difficult Relatives
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Difficult relatives may make the holidays more complicated whether the gathering is of the traditional sort with people around a table, or even if it's a virtual affair—difficult people make everything more, well, difficult. But when you know you’re going to be interacting with people who may cause friction or discomfort, being prepared is the first and maybe the most important step. Fortunately, there... 11/23/2020 5:00:00 AM
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10 Foods That Can Impact Your Oral Health
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We know the drill when it comes to avoiding the dentist’s high-pitched drill: Brush and floss twice a day, and seek regular care and check-ups. But our overall dental health can often feel like it's just a matter of fate and mostly out of our hands. The thing is though, that our dental health isn't actually as out of our control as we might think. This is primarily because we might not know just how... 11/19/2020 4:53:47 PM
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Art Therapy and Mental Health
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Mental health is connected to physical health in many, sometimes obvious and at other times more hidden ways. But they are connected. Consider: When we get scared, we sweat. When we cry, our blood pressure may change. And these are just the surface, measurable effects. What about being chronically stressed? The long-term effects may be harder to quantify but stress management is one of the first things... 11/19/2020 4:07:12 PM
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Art Therapy and Mental Health
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Mental health is connected to physical health in many, sometimes obvious and at other times more hidden ways. But they are connected. Consider: When we get scared, we sweat. When we cry, our blood pressure may change. And these are just the surface, measurable effects. What about being chronically stressed? The long-term effects may be harder to quantify but stress management is one of the first things... 11/19/2020 4:07:06 PM
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Understanding Herd Immunity
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There’s been a lot of talk recently about strategies to snuff out COVID-19 using herd immunity. The idea seems great, well, in theory. Herd immunity works well against many viruses, but not all. Experts have weighed in on the pros and cons of using it against the pandemic, and the prospects aren’t looking great. Here’s what we know so far. How Herd Immunity Works Herd immunity occurs when enough of... 11/18/2020 6:14:48 PM
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Keeping Thanksgiving Safe During the Pandemic
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COVID-19 has altered so much of our day-to-day lives, we barely blinked at all the candy chutes this Halloween, if we even noticed. Or maybe we did a stay-home Halloween. We've modified our routines, switched to working from home, and learned to help our kids through a Zoom call. And here we are, sliding into the holidays as new lockdowns are being implemented and restrictions tighten again for much... 11/18/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Turn-Ons of Talking to Your Partner: Why Communication is Key
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Many couples say what broke their relationship was their failure to communicate. They stopped talking to each other and letting one another in on the important parts of their lives. Communication is one of the key foundations of every relationship. It is often a turn-on to your partner if you communicate with them frequently and let them know exactly how you’re feeling.Bedroom TalkOne of the biggest... 11/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
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New Therapy Offers Hope for Alcoholic Liver Disease
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Research has found that between 90 to 100% of long-term, heavy drinkers may have fatty liver disease. FLD condition may be responsible for 44% of liver disease deaths, making it among the most preventable causes of mortality in the United States. But a new therapy may help balance the odds. What Causes Fatty Liver Disease? Doctors diagnose fatty liver disease when fat tissue makes up 5% or more of... 11/16/2020 8:00:00 AM
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An Empowered Approach Helped Me with a Brain Tumor Diagnosis
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We can all do great things and recover from extraordinary circumstances. It is inside each of us. We just need a little help along the way sometimes to tap into the extra strength needed.Per the National Cancer Institute, there is an estimated 688,000 people in the U.S. that are managing life with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor, majority of them are benign (about 75%). I am part of... 11/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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