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by Gary Roe Life is stressful. How we handle what comes at us matters - both for us and our children.I believe that there are four main keys to dealing well with stress: Processing emotions wellPracticing good self-careManaging relationships in healthy waysTaking stress breaks Most people have heard of the first three. When I mention, "Stress breaks," however, I tend to get furrowed brows and tilted heads. Face... 8/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Dr. Foojan Zeine Depression is on the rise. 300 million people around the world have depression, according to the World Health Organization. 16.2 million adults in the United States—equaling 6.7 percent of all adults in the country—have experienced a major depressive episode in the past year. A survey done by Pew Research Center, found that most U.S. teens see Anxiety and Depression as a major problem among their peers.... 8/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Whitney Freya We all have an area of our life where we want to experience change? Whether you want to find new love, get physically fit, change careers, move to a new home or learn a new skill, there are three simple steps you can follow that will absolutely guarantee new results! 1. Shift Your PerspectiveAt any given moment we are either looking at life through the lens of fear or love. Wherever you are not experiencing... 8/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Deva Joy Gouss It is said that in times of chaos and unrest, one’s commitment to spiritual practices/discipline are more important than ever. “Spiritual practice or discipline” is defined as a regular and daily performance of actions and activities undertaken for the purpose of cultivating spiritual development.Spiritual practice moves a person along a path toward liberation or union with the Divine. Each religion... 8/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Jane Honikman Embrace the Gap in your PastChildhood curiosity got me interested in exploring family history. I was intrigued that my father’s family has been in America since the late 1690s. It was exciting to learn I descend from survivors of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Father proudly boasted about his lineage and I pleased him by asking lots of questions. He had photo albums and family trees.On the... 8/10/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor A new medication to treat osteoporosis has been found to increase bone density and reduce the risk of fracture in vulnerable adults. This finding could vastly improve the quality of life for seniors who are at risk for a disabling fracture. Not only will the drug prevent fractures, but as a result, it will also allow people with osteoporosis to enjoy more activities than they would otherwise be able... 8/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Drug prices are on the rise and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. According to research done by the Scripps Research Translational Institute, the cost of almost all commonly used brand-name drugs increased over the course of five years. Prices of popular drugs for many major illnesses, such as cancer and diabetes, are on the rise. Researchers found that there is no end in sight for these increases.... 8/9/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Bill Simpson How satisfied are you in your current job? A 2018 survey by The Conference Board discovered that only 51% of U.S. employees felt satisfied with their job. Another survey, by Pew Research, found only one-third of the respondents said their jobs gave meaning to their life. The more important question to answer is this: How can you improve your overall job satisfaction? Working in a vocation that fits... 8/8/2019 7:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Symptoms of heavy menstrual cycles, infertility, and abdominal pain, may be due to the developmnt of tissue lining outside the uterus. The area outside the uterus is called the endometrium. The key players for this condition, called endometriosis, are the ovaries, tissue lining the pelvis, and the fallopian tubes. The tissue becomes displaced but still operates as if all is normal. Therefore, the tissue,... 7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
by Megan Johnson McCullough Wearing contacts is a convenient correction to vision an it eliminates the need for eyeglasses. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 41 million contact lens wearers in the U.S. are practicing at least one behavior that can cause risk for eye infection. Wearing contacts also puts a person at risk for eye infections and corneal ulcers. It is important to make... 7/18/2019 4:00:00 AM
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