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by Gary Roe Ah, Thanksgiving.Festive décor. Tantalizing food and drink. Family gatherings. Fun and smiles all around. Expressions of gratitude everywhere.Underneath the warm hugs and smiling faces, many of us carry wounded hearts. We’re thankful to be with those we love, but there’s also an ache inside that won’t go away. Many of us are missing someone this Thanksgiving. The holidays can be wonderful. They can... 3/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor During viral outbreaks, we are reminded of how vulnerable we can be as a community on both a local and a global basis. Reactions to viruses have brought entire cities to a screeching halt, closed schools, shut down production lines and cleaned off store shelves. But not everyone has the ability to shelter in place until the threat passes. If you or someone you love is among those who must commute outside... 3/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Ranked as the second-leading activity in terms of growth in the U.S., swimming is one of the top activities that people record in their activity tracker indexes, says The Spruce. Why is swimming so popular? It’s one of the best exercises you can do — and it’s fun!Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do to get in shape. Not only does it burn an insane amount of calories, but swimming also improves... 3/2/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Megg Thompson Out of the 2.4 million weddings that happen in the US each year, 827,000 of them end up in divorce, according to Time. Why is that? When people first catch the eye of what was once a stranger, their idea of togetherness may look a lot different months or years afterwards. When does it become apparent that you are dating or married your opposite or someone just like you? When did it go from so much... 2/29/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Sara Russell So many moms struggle with the way they look after giving birth. During pregnancy, everyone appreciated your belly bump, but now you may feel like you just “want your body back.” It took you 9 months to grow your baby inside you (plus whatever time it took you to conceive in the first place), so please give your body time!Metabolic shifts are completely normal.After your baby is born, you may notice... 2/29/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Valerie Silveira You look in the mirror and cannot deny it – you are getting older. Sure, we are aging every day of our lives, but there comes the point in time when it starts to show. Creases on the forehead, laugh lines, wrinkles around the eyes, and stubborn belly fat.Aging bodies are hard to hide, but aging attitudes might not be as evident. Self-sabotaging thoughts being to invade your mind. I should have done... 2/29/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Glucose testing strips. Pricked fingers. Prescription medications. Insulin injections. Restricted diets. If you have diabetes, you’re probably tired of the day-to-day that comes with living with it. Well, we have good news. Until recently, scientists did not realize there was any relationship between the level of vitamin A in your body and diabetes --- but a recent breakthrough could change everything.The... 2/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Dr. Dan Tomasulo Studies by a Canadian researcher have identified two types of passion: harmonious and obsessive. According to Dr. Robert Vallerand, harmonious passion happens when we choose to do an activity we love and feel happy both during and after it. Harmonious passion with an activity leads to better engagement, higher levels of concentration, and greater well-being. Obsessive passion is another matter. This... 2/28/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Are you looking to boost the romance in your world? A great place to infuse a little starry-eyed wonder is your sex life. Sex isn’t just about feeling good. It’s also about the intimacy and bond two people can share. Some people skip the romance and go straight to sex, without much thought as to what their partner might need. Bringing romance to the bedroom can help increase the bond and make things... 2/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers change jobs so often that the median tenure at any given company is approximately 4 years. The days where workers work at one or two jobs in their lifetime is over. The reasons why people leave are endless. Some are trying to advance their careers, while others are fed up with their jobs. In some cases, boredom is the root cause. You may feel similarly.... 2/27/2020 8:00:00 AM
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