September
Are You A Frog In A Pot?
Urban legend suggests that if a frog is suddenly put into a pot of boiling water, it will jump out and save itself from impending death. But, if you put the frog in a pot of tepid water and slowly bring it to a boil, it will not perceive the danger and will slowly be
If We Could Only Rewrite Our Past
If you could only rewrite your past, what would you do to minimize the experiences that still haunt you today? How would you use your hindsight to craft a history with less pain and sorrow? While rewriting our past is impossible, most of us can move on from painful memories over time. We have adapted
Friendship Is The Key to Avoiding Heart Disease
Astonishingly, over 735,000 Americans have a heart attack every year. With heart disease being the #1 killer in western countries, including the United States, with over 17 million people dying every year due to heart disease worldwide. Most heart attacks are preventable and most risk factors for cardiovascular disease are preventable. Even more astonishing is
Six Relaxation Techniques To Reduce Stress
We all face stressful situations throughout our lives, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to more serious worries, such as a loved one’s grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your body with hormones. Your heart pounds, your breathing speeds up, and your muscles tense. This so-called “stress response” is a normal
Regaining Your Sense of Patience
For those of us who have hectic lifestyles, patience is probably not one of our top virtues. We often find ourselves rolling along from one activity to another with little time to spare. And, when we hit that inevitable snag, it often strikes a nerve and shatters what little patience we have on hand. Even
Designing a Quality Life to Help You Age Well
We all come from different backgrounds and have different health histories. The key to living the life you want is accepting where your body is at right now. Some of us have worked hard and exercised (maybe to an extreme) most of our lives. Others have been too sedentary for too long and desire to
7 Ways Gardening Is An Exercise in Mindfulness
Whether or not we have a garden of our own, something in our DNA draws us to flowers. The connection goes beyond appreciating the surface beauty of the blossom. The very act of connecting with flowers and other plants instills a sense of calm and inner peace that boosts our overall happiness levels. Science backs
How to Engage in Active Listening
How many times have you engaged in a conversation where you were simply not being heard by the other person? How did it make you feel? Frustrated? Angry? In both your personal and professional lives, maintaining good communication is paramount to building effective and productive relationships with others. An integral part of good communication includes
Amazing Ways Hearing Aids Can Improve Your Life
Don’t be deceived by their tiny appearance: These latest hearing devices have huge benefits when it comes to improving your health and well-being. Consider these seven wonderful things a hearing aid can do. Prevent falls Research from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the National Institute on Aging found that even mild hearing
The Pros and Cons of Online Shopping
The internet can be a great resource for shoppers looking to expand their choices of products to buy and is an invaluable way to save money. Online stores are highly competitive, not only with other online stores, but also with brick-and-mortar competitors. Price-comparison websites make deal hunting easier and also help guide shoppers to online