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Tackle Complexion Problems With Facial Massage
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In 2018, U.S. consumers spent $5.6 billion on skincare products in their relentless quest for smooth, youthful, radiant skin. The most common skin issues, for both men and women, include acne, wrinkles, puffiness, dullness, dry skin and pigment issues. While skincare products may work fine, many of us may not actually need them. Many skin conditions can also be tackled by a quick habit that’s absolutely... 4/7/2020 4:49:59 PM
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Ibuprofen and the Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
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You may have read the reports discussing ibuprofen use with the coronavirus, and if so, you might have also noticed there’s a lot of conflicting info going around. Is ibuprofen dangerous to take if you’re fighting the coronavirus? What if you took it in the week or two before you got sick? We dug deep to find the source of the original reports, and we found that the truth to the matter might be a little... 4/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Considering LASIK? Read This First
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Each year, approximately 700,000 people undergo LASIK surgery to improve their vision. For the most part, LASIK is safe and successful, about 96% to 98% achieve 20/20 vision or better. However, there are complications and side effects associated with the procedure, many of which are unknown or are downplayed so they catch people off guard when they do crop up. This has led to the formation of several... 4/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
Jenn Ryan
Tips for Staying Sane While Working From Home With Your Partner (or Roommates)
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I work from home on a daily basis (yes, before COVID-19). My husband and I are both lucky enough not to have standard 9-5 office jobs, but he does work three to four days a week outside of our home. Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, my husband and I now both work from home.Before, I used to say I didn’t want him to go to work and that I wanted him to stay home with me. Now, I've got what I wished for.I... 4/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
The Power of Grief to Inspire Your Marriage
by Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
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Grieving is an intensely emotional and unstable process in marriage. As one or both partners grieve a loss, couples tend to downplay the extent of the stress it places on their partnership. They might not even recognize that escalation of fights or tension has its underlying source in grief.Marriages can expect to go through a period of turbulence. If a marriage or partnership is to survive this difficult... 4/7/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Thinking About Getting Inked? Know the Health Risks First
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Tattoos can be a fun and personal form of self-expression, remembrance, and more, but they can also come with their own potential hazards. Some people are at higher risk of serious health issues than others, but anyone can develop an allergy or infection. Some inks may even be toxic. Let's get fully informed before we take the plunge whether this is the first time or the twentieth. Risk of Infection... 4/6/2020 6:59:08 PM
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Here’s Why (and How) to Socialize During Quarantine
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We, humans, tend to be extremely social — thriving in a structured society and growing and advancing through our interactions. Most of us, even introverts, feel happier with at least some socializing in our lives. And this mental-health boost is too often ignored or underrated. It’s important that we feed our social needs despite the current isolation of quarantine and social-distancing.We’re more... 4/6/2020 6:06:40 PM
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Elderberry Might Do More Harm Than Good During Coronavirus
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Elderberry is a go-to for many people when cold and flu season comes around. It has real antiviral properties, making it a genuine preventative for many strains of infections. But herbalists are sending out alerts to earn people because those same incredible properties could make elderberry treatments dangerous for some people suffering from COVID-19 infections.Elderberry can be a great flu preventative,... 4/6/2020 5:10:33 PM
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How to Stay Healthy During a Quarantine
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Being under quarantine has been a challenge for many of us. It's hard to feel stuck. Maybe you didn't even want to go out but now that you can't it sure sounds good, doesn't it? But if your health routine was dependent on going to the gym, heading out for a run, or daily shopping trips for fresh veg, this is going to be a challenge. Staying healthy during a quarantine can feel hopeless, like you may... 4/6/2020 7:00:00 AM
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What to Do When a Mass Quarantine Happens
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Wow, this is a strange time we find ourselves in, isn' it? And it could get more serious before it gets better. The United States jumped to #1 in infection stats and at the current rate, we're unlikely to start the decline anytime soon. With more than 245,000 cases and over 6,000 reported deaths already — the exponential climb has begun and a mass quarantine, that is, strict federal orders to remain... 4/3/2020 7:00:00 AM
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