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Staying centered may be easy when life is calm and peaceful, but it can be more of a challenge during the holidays—for many of us, anyway. Stressful times, financial concerns, and complicated relationships with family members may add to the feeling of being off-center and uncomfortable. Many people say they haven't really enjoyed the holidays since they were kids. But there are ways to feel centered...
11/24/2022 5:00:00 AM
Holiday gift shopping should be personal and thoughtful. What better way to say you care than to pick out something that will encourage your loved ones to stay happy and healthy? Keep loved ones’ physical and mental wellbeing in mind when holiday shopping this year. Some healthy gift ideas include a fitness monitor, Edible Arrangements, bath bombs, a healthy cookbook, an adult coloring book, a fruit-infuser...
11/23/2022 5:00:00 AM
While a diabetes diagnosis can come with a scary and long list of don’ts, it turns out that for women, tea and coffee should not be on that list. According to a preliminary study, caffeine intake has surprising benefits for diabetic women. The study was presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal in 2017.A Fine Cup Of Coffee The results...
11/22/2022 5:00:00 AM
The ongoing quest for the best night’s sleep continues. While there may not be a simple solution to getting an uninterrupted 7 to 9 hours of sleep, some have turned to melatonin. The body makes melatonin naturally, but supplements are also popular. So we wondered, is synthetic melatonin safe to take? Does Melatonin Control Sleep Patterns? Most healthy adults need between 7 and 10 hours of sleep every...
11/14/2022 5:00:00 AM
Here they come again — office parties, family dinners, gifts to buy and holiday crowds — it doesn’t take long before stress starts to take its toll. From traveling to entertaining or just trying to keep up with the holiday rush, we have some survival tips.Holiday stress doesn’t have to be a looming disaster waiting to happen. Conquer the beast by getting enough sunlight, planning ahead, pacing yourself...
11/13/2022 5:00:00 AM
Arsenic is in your food. It can be found in rice, vegetables, and fruit, as well as in juices, wine, and even water. Over the years, research has found that too much arsenic can be toxic to your health --- but just how poisonous is it? While some websites and articles use the presence of arsenic as a scary-sounding alarm to get your attention, a little arsenic in your wine or vitamin supplements isn’t...
11/12/2022 5:00:00 AM
Having a drink before bed is something many people enjoy as a way to unwind or relax. Sharing a nightcap can also be a way for people to carry on an intimate conversation while winding down for the evening. IT seems innocuous and like a calming ritual, but is a drink or two actually bad for us before bed? Drinking May Lead to Muscle Aches When the body's blood alcohol level increases, it can lead to...
11/11/2022 5:00:00 AM
Frosting-coated cookies, butter-drenched veggies, gravy on everything, and carb-filled casseroles derail the dietary habits of many healthy adults during the holiday season. Some people choose these foods because they like how they taste, while others eat them because they evoke memories of fun family festivities and the sense of tradition and good family times is comforting and defines the holidays.Healthy...
11/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
Halloween is upon us. But the origin of this tradition has largely been lost on the majority of celebrants. Halloween marks the eve of All Saints Day (alternatively All Hallows' Day), a day of remembrance of the dead, the saintly, martyred, and faithful departed believers. Halloween arose as a way to use humor and ridicule to flout Death.But how did a ritual to mock Death come to involve so much sugar?In...
10/31/2022 4:00:00 AM
Our brains are incredible living processors, working day and night to keep our bodies functioning and in touch with the world around us. Despite all they do, many of us take for granted how amazing our brains actually are. We’ve uncovered seven ridiculously cool facts that showcase the extraordinary human brain. 1. For Such a Small Organ, the Brain Uses A Lot of Energy The human brain only weighs about...
10/30/2022 4:00:00 AM
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