For most of us, good vision is vital to every waking moment of our lives. We would not know what to do without it yet we take it for granted. Henry David Thoreau said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” Let’s take a few moments to cherish our vision like the jewel that
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Is your glass half empty or half full? Your answer to this question could have impact on how long you will live. There is a growing body of research that an optimistic mindset can improve your health and help you live longer. A 2022 Harvard study found that women who reported positive outlook were likelier
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Looking for love? Start with fulfilling friendships Focusing on finding romantic love can be frustrating, elusive, and sometimes counterproductive. So if you are affected by Valentine’s Day Blues, Valentine’s Day FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out), or even if you long ago gave up caring about this particular U.S. holiday, maybe It’s a good time to
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The ever growing variety of CBD products and health benefit claims are daunting to decipher. This installment details information and resources so that you, in conjunction with your doctor, can decide if a CBD product is something you want to try. What is CBD? From the Arthritis Foundation, CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is
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In last month’s installment we talked about Making Health Habitual through effective goal setting. This month we want to look closer at why exercise is important to our health and how we can build exercise habits painlessly into our day. Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for your health. And the
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As we wrap up 2022 the coming new year gives many a sense of renewal and the urge to make New Year’s Resolutions. Or, you may be more like me. I swore years ago never to make another New Year’s Resolution because, well, I don’t keep them! Honestly, how many people do you know who
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With the end of the tax year approaching December is Car Donation Month. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a tax donation (SAVE MONEY!); get that old car towed for free (SAVE MONEY!); no more insurance, registration, or maintenance costs (SAVE MONEY!); no annoying paperwork to deal with, charities will
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I’ve heard this argument over and over that being “poor” or on a tight budget means you have to settle for ramen noodles, mac n cheese, and other processed foods that we label “cheap”. That is simply not true. The cost of those products may seem low at the time, but they are single meal
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There is this scenario that has become all too familiar to me.. The phone rings at a random time. I answer. Their tone is flat, and I know immediately that something is terribly wrong… Thankfully the other day, although the call I received brought news of a heart attack for an aging family friend, his
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As humans, we often rely on comparing ourselves to peers to determine our value or quality of life. The things we see our peers doing in public aren’t necessarily an accurate reflection of who they are on a regular basis. But we quickly judge a book by its cover, so to speak. If another human
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