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Dan Newby
How Emotions Make Relationships Possible
by Dan Newby
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Most of us complain about how complicated and difficult relationships are. It isn’t unusual to blame someone; the other person or ourselves. But, if we take a step back and look at what it is that makes a relationship possible in the first place, we may find a surprising solution. I did, and it changed my life. Evolutionary biologists speculate that the reason we developed emotions was to make relationships... 1/10/2020 8:00:00 AM
Gary Roe
The 5-Step Anti-Anxiety Prescription
by Gary Roe
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Worry and fear are on the rise.We’re continually assaulted by vast amounts of disturbing information. The future appears uncertain. Frustration and anger spill over onto our roads and into our stores, restaurants, and neighborhoods.Fears, phobias, post-traumatic stress, panic disorders, social anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive behaviors are on the rise. Personal financial concerns, health issues, workplace... 1/9/2020 8:00:00 AM
Lisa B. Capp
4 Ways to Maintain Your Own Well-Being as a Caregiver
by Lisa B. Capp
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According to reports from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, approximately 43.5 million Americans provide unpaid care for an adult or child. That’s over 20% of the general adult population in this country! The Baby Boomer generation represents the largest group of unpaid caregivers today.With illnesses that have no sustained treatment or cure, millennials are next in line as caregivers... 1/8/2020 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Is That Washing Machine Really Clean?
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We wash our clothes with the expectation of getting them clean. Why else would we put ourselves through such a tedious ritual week after week? It turns out that “clean” may be a relative term, at least when it comes to the state of the washer.Washing machines can be a reservoir for bacteria. The good news is this probably isn’t an issue—unless someone in the household is fighting an infection. If someone... 1/8/2020 8:00:00 AM
Kirk Weber
Personal Account: Weight Loss
by Kirk Weber
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Did you achieve your New Year's health resolution goals in 2019? Did you make any progress on health at all in 2019? Does that kind of discourage you from wanting to take another stab at it this year? Yes, I have done the same thing. I have done it so many times that I thought that failing to keep New Year's resolutions was an expected thing! I had failed at quitting smoking, losing weight, increasing... 1/8/2020 8:00:00 AM
Wellness Editor
Is the Hot Tub Safe? Who Benefits and Who Should Avoid It?
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good, hot soak? Hot tubs can be a fun and relaxing way to decompress and soothe an achy body, and they might even offer some health benefits. Hot tubs can be great for achy bodies, stress relief and improved sleep quality. A hot soak may also have metabolic benefits. But there are some cases when hot tubs can do more harm than good, and some people should avoid them altogether.... 1/7/2020 8:00:00 AM
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What Does Anxiety Look Like in Men?
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Many conditions present differently in men and women, and anxiety is one of these. Physical and psychological differences can affect how we perceive and react to threats, impacting our behavior. About one-third of people suffering from anxiety are men. Men may be more likely to show agitation or anger rather than overt signs of panic. Take a deeper look at anxiety in men by checking out the full article... 1/7/2020 5:00:00 AM
Debra Silverman
How Astrology Can Help You Understand Your Anxiety and Depression
by Debra Silverman
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To wake up with that uncomfortable feeling of: “oh, no, not another day” is just awful. To walk through life as if you are carrying an invisible backpack filled with rocks makes everything an uphill climb and weighs heavy on the soul. To wonder if you will ever find that bounce in your step, or a sparkle in your eye eventually becomes discouraging. A constant malign sense of beige, tiredness, or sadness... 1/6/2020 8:00:00 AM
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The Science Behind Age-Related Weight Gain
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A lot of things change as we age, from the way we think to the way we move, and the way our bodies burn and use fat is no exception. Age-related weight gain is a common struggle, one that can have far-reaching health effects unless we understand the science and figure out how to work with, instead of against, our bodies. Here’s the science behind this challenge and what you can do to reduce its effects.Age-related... 1/6/2020 8:00:00 AM
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Standing Desks Can be Just as Harmful as Sitting All Day
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If you’re among the estimated 80.2 million sedentary people in America, you probably have some concerns over your potential health risks. It’s no surprise trendsetters have found novel ways to combat the inactivity epidemic, one of the hottest approaches being the standing desk. There are real benefits to reducing the amount of time you spend sitting, but standing for prolonged periods may not be the... 1/3/2020 8:00:00 AM
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