Each and every week, most of us spend approximately 49 to 60+ hours sleeping in our beds. That’s a lot of time to get the rest our bodies need to thrive, but it’s also ample time to build up dirt, … Continue reading How Often Should You Change and Wash Your Bed Sheets?
Experts say music can help you fall asleep if it is familiar and calming to you. FreshSplash/Getty Images You might be hard-pressed to find any commonalities between the children’s lullaby “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and the k-pop hit “Dynamite” by … Continue reading What Types of Music Help You Fall Asleep The Easiest
So much of healthy living is really made up of small things we do daily—things that are so small they don’t feel momentous, but that, done consistently over time, add up to produce big results. Here are 15 tips to … Continue reading 15 Simple Tips for Healthy and Happy Living
Socialization demands, financial pressure, and a push to be festive can bring a variety of stress — including symptoms of depression. But support is available to help you cope. The holidays are portrayed as a positive time of year. The … Continue reading Depression and Holidays: 5 Ways to Cope with It
Chances are at some time in your life, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution — and then broken it. This year, stop the cycle of resolving to make change and then not following through. If your resolution is to take better care of yourself and get … Continue reading 10 Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
1. Eat a balanced diet 2. Stay well hydrated Remember to drink 8 glasses of water a day. Your body is made up of 80% water, and water is necessary for regular bowel function, optimal muscle performance, and immune and … Continue reading 10 Tips for a More Healthy Lifestyle 2023
We all find ourselves spending more time at home than expected. Our old daily routines have gone topsy-turvy. Many of the habits that anchored us, helped us function, have changed. Their absence can be jarring. In this upside-down world, you … Continue reading 6 Tips for Cultivating a Home Wellness Space
When you think of adult health, you might think about various ways to stay healthy, such as cancer prevention, vaccines and hand-washing. Good for you! The choices you make every day go a long way toward promoting adult health. It’s … Continue reading Adult Health and How to Maintain It
You probably do it. If your children are preteens or older, they surely do it, too: take endless “selfies” to document life’s moments, however inconsequential. Fuss with filters to display an enhanced version of reality. And then post these curated … Continue reading How to Teach Empathy to Selfie-Loving Kids
Healthy aging is a hot topic. Whether you’re concerned about weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of nutritious foods, practicing portion control and including physical activity in … Continue reading Healthy Aging: Beyond 50
A womanizer is someone who has multiple sexual encounters or relationships with more than one woman on a regular basis. While single people can sometimes live this lifestyle without hurting anyone, womanizers may pose as wanting a monogamous relationship but … Continue reading Signs of a Womanizer: What to Look For
The most widespread form of bullying isn’t physical acts like pushing or kicking, nor is it verbal threats or derogatory remarks. Far and away bullies’ top tactic is social exclusion. Also known as “relational aggression,” this involves shutting out peers … Continue reading The Most Common Form of Bullying Isn’t Physical or Verbal
If you find yourself feeling sluggish mid-afternoon, fighting to stay alert throughout the day, struggling with adrenal fatigue or feeling just plain exhausted, then it’s time for a change! Luckily, there are easy, affordable ways to banish tiredness, boost energy … Continue reading Exhausted? 10 Natural Ways to Boost Energy Levels
Joe Aoleo moved from Rhode Island to Key West, FL, after retiring from his job as a firefighter/EMT. Aside from his quest for warm weather, he was relieved to get away from his family — all of them. “All of … Continue reading Dealing With Toxic Family Members
Boost Weight Loss 1/12 Studies show that no matter what your method of fasting, you’re likely to lose some weight when you do it. But a bigger benefit to note is that fasting also works to bust belly fat. Carrying … Continue reading 12 Fasting Facts and Myths
1. Eat a balanced diet Add variety to your meals. Eat a variety of foods that includes fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Aim to eat at least 5 servings (400 grams) of fruits and vegetables every day, … Continue reading 10 Tips for a Better Lifestyle
One of the most underrated aspects of health is sleep despite the fact that research shows over and over again how vital getting the proper amount of sleep is to reach optimal health. Conversely, sleep deprivation is a serious issue … Continue reading Researchers Try to Nail Down Ideal Amount of Sleep
There are many benefits of using a spa that we’re all aware of: it’s relaxing, it feels great, and it’s good fun! What you may not know is that soaking in the spa can have several other positive effects on … Continue reading 7 Health Benefits of Regular Spa Visits You Didn’t Know About!
Happiness – it’s something we all aim for, along with health, wealth, and success in our endeavours. However, finding happiness in everyday life can be a difficult task. As a much sought-after emotional state, happiness can appear briefly, or be … Continue reading How to Be Happy: 6 Simple Steps to Finding Happiness
Non-committal relationships are so common, it seems like a new Urban Dictionary term for a casual something-or-other is coined every single day. First, there was “booty call.” Next: “friends with benefits.” And now: “situationship.” So what, exactly, does the buzzy … Continue reading 11 Signs You’re In A ‘Situationship’
Before starting to put things inside the suitcase, it is worth thinking about what type of luggage suits us for the trip we are going to make. Depending on the destination, the transport we are going to use, the temperature … Continue reading What to Pack for Holiday? 7 Essentials
There is no bag better than a duffel bag, and that’s just the way it is. Suitcases are good for traveling to places where there is room for them. Backpacks are great, but they don’t hold that much stuff. Briefcases, … Continue reading 3 Best Duffel Bags for Men – Top Weekender Bags For Travel
Boundaries between work and life have been dissolving as cell phones and the internet made it possible to reach people outside the office. But when the pandemic hit in 2020, sending legions of office workers to log in from home, … Continue reading How to Create A Real Work Life Balance
Researchers say helping others can make you happier as you age. They say that’s because this type of behavior helps release a mood-enhancing hormone known as oxytocin. It was previously thought that this neurochemical was predominately released in younger people. … Continue reading Your Personality May Affect Your Brain Health as You Age: Here’s How
A new study has found a link between poor sleep, unhealthy diet, and overeating in women. Unhealthy diet is a risk factor for heart disease. Researchers believe this may explain why poor sleep is linked to increased risk for heart … Continue reading How Your Lack of Sleep May Be Affecting Your Diet – and Heart Health
Maybe your current boo told you to up your game (ouch). Maybe you’ve always harbored sneaking suspicions that you’re subpar in the sack. Or maybe you just want to join the Greats. Regardless, you’re here because you think you’re bad … Continue reading How to Be a Better Lover: 20 Tips for Sex & Relationships
The online asexual community is poppin’! “We’re all over the internet!” says Yasmin Benoit, MSc, asexuality activist and creator of the hashtag #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike. “There’s an ace community on pretty much every platform.” “There’s /asexuality on Reddit, asexuality Facebook groups, and … Continue reading 14 Asexual Dating Tips: What to Expect, Apps and More
Executives wanted: Must be able to climb to great heights, go the extra mile, sprint to the finish, push for results, hit the ground running, do the heavy lifting, tackle the situation head on, and swim with the sharks. Today’s … Continue reading 7 Tips for Busy Executives to Stay Healthy
Despite the fact that stress has adverse effects on our life, we still deny admitting that this could be a mental disorder. Leading a stressful life hinders our efficiency and lessens our ability to live a healthy and happy life. … Continue reading Top 20 Ways to Reduce Your Daily Stress
“Mental health” refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties. Anyone can experience mental or emotional health problems … Continue reading Lifestyle Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
These days, work-life balance can seem like an impossible feat. Technology makes workers accessible around the clock. Fears of job loss incentivize longer hours. In fact, a whopping 94% of working professionals reported working more than 50 hours per week … Continue reading 6 Tips For Better Work-Life Balance
If you want to achieve great things in your professional life, you’ll need to make some sacrifices in your personal life. One of the hardest but most impactful changes you can make is accepting the challenge of sobriety — and … Continue reading 8 Billionaires Who Don’t Drink Alcohol
There are changes you can make to your daily life to boost your productivity. It may not come easy at first, but once you form new habits everything will fall into place. Here are 10 daily habits of the most … Continue reading 10 Daily Habits of the Most Productive Leaders
How much sleep did you get last night? What about the night before? How much sleep do you actually need? Keeping track of your sleep schedule may not be a top priority, but getting enough sleep is critical to your … Continue reading How to Calculate When You Should Go to Sleep
Many of us will have enjoyed numerous glasses of wine, beer, champagne, or other alcoholic beverages over the winter holidays. Thus, in January, we may feel the need to take a break from alcohol. An alcohol-free month is the best … Continue reading Giving Up Alcohol for Just 1 Month Has Lasting Benefits
I’d like to introduce you to a friend of mine. Her name is Nancy. Nancy’s the nervous type. She’s always second guessing and “what-iffing.” At times, she’s downright annoying. To be honest, she’s not that much fun to be around. … Continue reading How to Make ‘Friends’ with Anxiety: A Simple Technique
“I feel the impact of financial stress on a regular basis. Sometimes, thinking about money keeps me up at night. Before the pandemic, I was doing OK financially. I wasn’t able to live extravagantly, but I was able to save … Continue reading Tips for Coping with Financial Stress
Did you know that many conventional dishwashing detergents contain some ingredients that are not safe for you and your family? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG) and their “guide to healthy cleaning“, these detergents can include phosphates, preservatives, formaldehyde … Continue reading Homemade Dishwasher Detergent with Orange and Lemon Oils
Meditation is a technique used for thousands of years to develop awareness of the present moment. It can involve practices to sharpen focus and attention, connect to the body and breath, develop acceptance of difficult emotions, and even alter consciousness. … Continue reading 9 Types of Meditation: Which One Is Right for You?
RAISING KIDS is sort of like driving a boat—at least that’s how Jamie Foxx thinks about it. “You see a wave coming, what’s the first thing you want to do? Throttle down, right? No. You can’t. You’ve got to throttle … Continue reading Jamie Foxx is Still Winning at Age 53
As the title of an August 2021 study published in the journal Nature Food states, “Small targeted dietary changes can yield substantial gains for human health and the environment.” In other words, if every American replaced a few of his or … Continue reading Impact of Dietary Changes on Health and the Environment
With busy schedules and loads of processed and fast foods everywhere, losing weight after 40 fast can seem like a pretty difficult task. It’s no wonder so many people question, “How can I boost my metabolism after 40?” While it’s … Continue reading Losing Weight After 40: Top 4 Ways to Shed Pounds
Sixteen-year-olds can bring both joy and frustration to parents. For instance, there can be so many reasons for immense pride in how your son or daughter is growing up and accomplishing goals, but there are bound to be a few … Continue reading Development Milestones for Your 16 Year Old Child
Check Yourself Are you wondering whether your drinking is on the high side of normal or if it’s crossed the line into a problem? Think back on the past year. If any of the following scenarios seem familar, it might … Continue reading 10 Warning Signs of an Alcohol Problem
1. Have Breakfast It’s important for a bunch of reasons. It jump-starts your metabolism and stops you from overeating later. Plus, studies show that adults who have a healthy breakfast do better at work, and kids who eat a morning … Continue reading 5 Habits of Super-Healthy People
Disciplininga toddler can feel sometimes like an uphill battle. After all, it’s not called the “terrible twos” for nothing. Despite their small size, they can be impressively stubborn and strong-willed. While they’re not yet ready for serious consequences, it’s important … Continue reading Discipline for Toddlers: Strategies and Challenges
In 2017, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its analysis of what it costs to raise a child in the United States. And according to their figures it can cost as much as $233,610 before inflation for a two-parent, … Continue reading How to Reduce the Cost of Raising a Child
Feeling a little down after receiving some unpleasant news? Trying to beat the Sunday scaries (or Monday blues)? Having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad (or even just a little blah) day? Even minor disappointments and frustrations can derail … Continue reading Mood Boosters: 7 Strategies That Don’t Cost a Thing
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