April
The Bitter Truth About Too Much Sugar
Remember when we thought fat was the No. 1 dietary villain and felt virtuous eating low-fat cookies loaded with sugar? Not anymore, thanks to the growing recognition that the sweet stuff increases our risk of developing a range of serious health problems. In fact, research has linked an excessive intake of sugar with an increased risk
The Restorative Power of Dogs
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Every breed has its own special traits – things like large snouts, curly tails, thick coats, spots, and even blue eyes. Some dog breeds weigh less than six pounds while others can get up to 200 pounds or so when fully grown. There is a list of at
10 Simple Ways to Find Happiness
We all want to feel happy, and each one of us has different ways of getting there. Here are 10 steps you can take to increase your joie de vivre and bring more happiness into your life: Be with others who make you smile. Studies show that we are happiest when we are around those
Physical Activity: The Secret to Healthy Aging
If someone said to you, may I share with you the secret of healthy aging? Hardly any of us would walk away from an offer like that. The secret that makes you healthy throughout life is simply this: become physically active or become more physically active than you already are. The sooner we add more
7 Tips for Relieving Aches and Pains
Aches and pains…Could it be that you’re just getting older or that you’re less active, perhaps? Maybe it’s just a temporary phase in your life. You’ll grow out of it, right? The truth is, aches and pains are often associated with daily, ongoing, habitual mistakes. Take note of the word habitual – habits are key
The Friends You Keep
One way to get a “jump” on aging – that is, to prepare for it earlier in life – is to make good friends and keep them. Technology can help. Two Kinds of Friends In Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as we Age, psychologist Mary Pipher devotes a chapter to friendship. She
What Is Blue Light?
Blue light is a color in the visible light spectrum that can be seen by human eyes. Blue light is a short wavelength, which means it produces higher amounts of energy. How does blue light impact you? Studies show that exposure to blue light can cause eyestrain, fatigue, headaches, and sleeplessness. Where is blue light?
7 Morning Habits to Change your Life
The first 10 minutes after you wake up are the most influential time, so it’s important to have a mindful routine and ritual in place to make sure your mind and body are happy from the start. (1) No Snooze: Choose a time to get up and tell yourself that the snooze button isn’t even
Bad Money Habits To Break
Do bad money habits constrain your financial progress? Many people fall into the same financial behavior patterns, year after year. If you sometimes succumb to these financial tendencies, now is as good a time as any to alter your behavior. #1: Lending money to family & friends. You may know someone who has lent a few thousand
Boost Your Confidence for Success
All successful people have self-confidence. They exude a combination of poise, determination, optimism, and self-assurance that enables them to reap countless benefits at work, with financial matters, in friendship and love, and with most other endeavors. While confident people may feel a certain degree of self-doubt and insecurities from time to time, they don’t dwell