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The Age at Which You Gain Weight May Determine Your Lifespan
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Unintentional weight gain at any age can lead to equally unwanted consequences. Chronic disease and its impacts have exploded with increases in worldwide obesity, which has grown more than twofold since 1980. Now, researchers have another warning: Gaining all that weight during a specific age range could create additional health risks, and it may even shorten a life.Being obese at any age increases... 2/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What Are PFAS and What Are They Doing in Our Food?
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Our food could be contaminated. Even if you cook your own meals and eat as healthy as you can, toxic chemicals like poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can find their way into the body through an unexpected source. What's more, they can wreak havoc on the immune system and cause developmental problems in children. We have a break-down of where PFAS come from, and how to keep your consumption... 2/13/2020 8:00:00 AM
Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
The Gift of Embracing Our Daily Losses
by Alexandra Kennedy MA, MFT
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Over a lifetime we will experience many losses. In every stage of life, losing, leaving and letting go are essential parts of our ever-changing world. We cannot save ourselves, nor those we love, from the sorrow that is part of life. Family members die, friends drop away, cherished possessions are lost. Our children grow up and leave home. We lose spouses and partners to divorce or death; sometimes... 2/12/2020 8:00:00 AM
Melissa Davidson
Good Work Environment or Huge Paycheck?
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A great work environment with smart, engaged and social co-workers is more important to me than a huge paycheck! Maybe that is because I am a Gen-Xer, the generation smack dab between Millennials and Baby Boomers. You don’t have to be fresh out of college or grad school to appreciate a great office experience. Not only are the employees happier, but the good companies with engaged employees enjoy 27%... 2/11/2020 8:00:00 AM
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It Turns Out, Pessimism is a Health Risk
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Pessimism is a world-wide problem, according to the World Economic Forum. From the United States to South America and around the globe, many people view things as being worse than they really are. Importantly, it’s an interesting phenomenon with real-life consequences. The truth is, personal levels of pessimism/optimism could impact health and quality of life. And it may even shorten your lifespan.How?... 2/11/2020 8:00:00 AM
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These Conditions May be Helped by a Dry Heat Environment
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Ever hear that dry heat is good for us? Well, it turns out it’s not just an old wives’ tale. A hot, dry climate can alleviate the symptoms associated with a host of chronic health conditions, including lung issues, heart disease, arthritis and depression. How? The low humidity, low amount of precipitation and warmer temperatures when compared with other climates, is good for the mind and body. Let's... 2/11/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What is Mindfulness and Why Does it Matter?
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Mindfulness, a concept practiced as early as the fifth century BC, has recently experienced a revitalization, perhaps an explosion, in our modern culture. But what is it exactly and why is it important? At its most basic, mindfulness refers to the practice of paying attention, being in the present moment and remaining open-minded. The practice itself has been linked with lower rates of depression and... 2/11/2020 5:00:00 AM
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Which Seafood Is Lowest in Contaminants?
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How often do you eat seafood? Fish can be a great source of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, but varying levels of contaminants can cause the risks to outweigh the benefits of eating them so maybe it's best to restrict your diet to types of fish that are least likely to accumulate dangerous contaminants. We can help you determine the safest choices for your plate. Let's look deeper at which fish... 2/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Dangers of Light Pollution
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Electric lighting has become such a part of modern society that it’s easy to overlook the dangers it can present. We’ve become a 24-hour world with cities that don’t sleep and skylines that never get the chance to see the stars — and it turns out that the effects of all this light on human and animal health can be devastating.Light pollution disrupts our natural sleep cycle, altering levels of melatonin... 2/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
Hilary Thompson
10 Resources that Support a Plant-Based Diet
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There is a lot of science behind the health benefits of a plant-based diet. By now, you’ve probably been hearing for years that cutting meat and artificial foods from your diet can help you live longer and ward off disease. Despite the evidence, it’s hard to get someone to change their food choices drastically, even if their health is suffering. Documentaries are probably one of the best ways to convince... 2/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
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