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Unexpected COVID Heroes: Chalk and Teddy Bears
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So many of us are struggling right now, searching through the darkness for that light at the end of the tunnel. Times might be tough, but a handful of unexpected heroes are working hard — often in unexpected ways — to bring smiles back into people’s lives. Teddy Bear Scavenger Hunt Have you noticed an unusual number of teddy bears sitting on display around your neighborhood? It might be more than decor... 5/15/2020 7:00:00 AM
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The Case for Oatmeal
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Oatmeal — it’s cheap, easy to prepare and has a great shelf life. What’s more, it tastes great and is highly nutritious. That may be why it's the one whole grain that Americans love to eat, as reported by The Seattle Times. Americans consumed 4.8 pounds of oats per capita in 2018, a number that has held relatively steady over the past couple of decades. Why is this superfood a favorite for many? That's... 5/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Coping With Rosacea
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Rosacea, a common inflammatory skin condition, affects approximately 1 in 20 Americans. This chronic, incurable condition mostly affects the face, ears and chest, but it can spread to other areas as well. The symptoms, which include redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, skin thickening, acne-like breakouts, swelling and bumpy skin, are persistent, sometimes painful, and bothersome, causing many... 5/14/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Changing That Attitude May Make All of the Difference
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A pessimistic personality can drive away loved ones, and, more seriously, it can drastically impact health — in a bad way. Unfortunately, recognizing that you have an attitude problem doesn’t necessarily result in an improved viewpoint, especially if this challenge is deeply rooted in anxiety, anger or depression.Most people don’t walk around with a permanent smile, but it should be concerning if you... 5/13/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How Does Stress Cause Gray Hair?
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Gray hair seems inevitable, although some people start seeing it far sooner than others, most everyone gets it at some point. It all comes down to chemical responses in the body damaging the color-producing cells in the follicles. This can be due to physical or emotional trauma, what we call stress, or even physical illness, vitamin deficiency, or environmental factors like smoking and pollution. What... 5/11/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Weight Loss After Menopause
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Menopause can be a headache in so many ways, making the weight gain feel like insult added to injury. Fortunately, there’s no need to despair. There are options. Those who have entered menopause can lose weight by making some adjustments, understanding how hormones affect appetite, controlling portion sizes and choosing healthy over high-calorie snacks. Exercise and strength training will help to preserve... 5/8/2020 7:00:00 AM
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7 Key Questions for Living Life Well
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Life is both wonderful and tough. We experience positive things along the way, but we also get hurt and wounded. We encounter difficulties, disappointments, and rejections. We lose loved ones and friends.How we deal with the tough stuff matters. Our personal wellbeing depends on it.We all tend to wonder, "Am I doing okay?" If you're wondering how you're doing in life and whether you're handling things... 5/8/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Lead: Is Your Water at Risk?
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Lead poisoning is no joke. The water crisis in Flint, Michigan might seem far removed for most of us, but what happened there could happen in any number of other places. And if you live in a home that was fitted with certain types of plumbing materials, you could be at an even higher risk.Lead poisoning can cause serious health problems in all people, but it can be especially dangerous to children.... 5/8/2020 7:00:00 AM
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Humor is Good for Your Health
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Today’s world is stressful, hurried, and days flash by leaving us winded, tired, stressed and humorless. 44% of people in the US frequently feel stressed. Four in ten people say they lack the time to do all they want. According to news.gallup.com, 75% of all of our doctor visits are stress-related.How did we get here? Let’s be real! We may always be here. But I wonder if we can be here while feeling... 5/5/2020 7:00:00 AM
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How to Be a Digital Grandparent
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More people than ever are being affected by quarantines. We’re all at risk, but older populations put themselves in even more danger than most by breaking stay-at-home orders. But bonding time with those youngsters is incredibly important, and we all know that going back is impossible. So what's a dedicated grandparent to do? Until this mess is over, buffer the blow by being the best digital grandparent... 5/4/2020 7:00:00 AM
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