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Our surroundings can have serious negative effects on our health and wellbeing. There are 25% of Americans living in at least a moderate amount of clutter. But when that mess is in the bedroom, it offers a special kind of threat to our wellbeing. We spend half our lives in our bedrooms.A messy room can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health. The “background stress” that comes with...
10/1/2019 7:00:00 AM
These days, it seems like there’s an app for everything, including weight loss. Apps like DietBet challenge users to see who, from a pool of two or more people, can lose the most weight, with money being a partial motivator. Lots of people seem to feel like betting on themselves has helped them to finally be successful. But does it work?DietBet and other, similar, weight loss apps can help with motivation...
9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
When cancer strikes someone close, many of us feel unsure about the best way to approach the person or what to say. They, too, may have a hard time approaching the subject. Offering support without minimizing or judging the person’s experience, allowing them to set the pace and subject matter are great strategies. Be encouraging without belittling and see what can be done to help out with meals or...
9/30/2019 7:00:00 AM
Touted as a way to get fit and relax at the same time, many people are curious enough to try yoga at least once. However, the thought of public yoga classes can be a turn off for some of us. Maybe there’s no yoga studio where we live, the price is too high or we’d rather practice alone. Maybe the idea of an in-air fart is too much to get us into that yoga studio. Maybe there's no place to drop the...
9/26/2019 7:00:00 AM
Sex drive can vary significantly between people, so one person's “normal” might not be the same as their partner’s. But what can we do when there’s obviously an issue? How do we know if we’re just “not in the mood” or if something else is affecting our sex drive? There’s a difference between having a low sex drive and not being in the mood. Hormones, age and health issues can reduce sex drive, while...
9/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
A month without spending? That can’t be possible, can it? Actually, it is. The rules of a zero-spend month aren’t quite as extreme as they might appear at first glance. And the benefits can be astonishing both financially and emotionally.During a spending freeze, the goal isn’t to stop spending altogether. Instead, the goal is to cut back on or eliminate unnecessary spending. Here’s how to pull it...
9/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
Breakfast salads — yes, they’re a thing — are loaded with nutrients and energy that we need to start the day. What’s more, eating a salad for breakfast paves the way for healthier eating throughout the rest of the day. When we start the day feeling light and free, without the weight of carbs and sugar on our bellies, good things can happen.Breakfast salads are the new rage in healthy eating — and for...
9/20/2019 7:00:00 AM
In order to function properly, the human body needs water. Women need approximately 11.5 cups of fluids per day, whereas men need about 15.5 cups. The water can come from many sources, including popular beverages, such as coffee and soda, and watery fruits and vegetables, like cucumbers and watermelon. But we definitely need it, and when we're drinking optimum amounts, we reap benefits.While it is...
9/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
Doctors’ appointments can be expensive, and sometimes you want to get your test ordered and drawn without having to witness judging eyes or long-winded lectures. Now, we can get the STI test results while enjoying our privacy.There are numerous accredited companies to choose from including Nurx, EverlyWell, LetsGetChecked, Private iDNA and STD Check. We've gathered the most prominent to make comparisons...
9/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
Meditation is one of those things that offers tremendous benefits to our health, but which we often need some assistance getting to. According to Mindworks.org, some of the health benefits associated with regular meditation include stress management, less anxiety, decreased depression, increased immunity, better sleep, better gut health and an overall sense of happiness and well-being. But it can be...
9/17/2019 7:00:00 AM