As we get further and further into adulthood, it becomes painfully obvious that our bodies aren’t as sturdy and resilient as they once were. Injuries, diseases and various aches and pains seem to attack more frequently, and the body tends ...
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Growing a Green Thumb: Tips for Beginning Gardeners
When it comes to rewarding personal hobbies, it’s hard to top gardening. Working in a garden gets you off of the couch and into the sunlight, and the fruits of your labor are far more nutritious than most fare sold ...
Read More »The Causes of Recurring Depression
It’s not at all uncommon to see television advertisements for various prescription medications, including those claiming to treat depression. There is good reason for all of these marketing efforts, since Americans face numerous health-related challenges as they age. While not ...
Read More »Strategies for Coping with Anxiety
It can be safely said that part of being human is dealing with anxiety. Even those known for keeping grace under pressure fret about things at least once in a while. The following statistics, compiled by the National Institute of ...
Read More »Removing all Distractions: Tips for Staying Focused
No matter what responsibilities your job requires, you have probably struggled with maintaining focus at some point or another. Don’t feel too bad if you have this problem; even employees with stellar work ethics can find it difficult to concentrate ...
Read More »Fire in the Belly (and Intestine): A Closer look at Ulcers
In the past, you might have heard someone complaining about having an ulcer, and allude to how miserable this condition makes their daily life. These unfortunate individuals aren’t lying, as ulcers often lead to a barrage of symptoms that can ...
Read More »Mind Recall: How Emotions Fuel Your Memories
If you are like most people, you’ve probably struggled from time to time with remembering routine yet important things, such as where you left your keys or the location of your MP3 player. Yet at the same time, embarrassing and ...
Read More »Is Personality Key to Better Job Performance?
It’s commonly thought that the happiest employees make for the most productive employees. It’s a theory that certainly makes a lot of sense – after all, wouldn’t a person highly satisfied with his or her job be motivated to perform ...
Read More »Avoiding the Crutch of Comfort Eating
Judging by the growing number of oversized waistlines, it’s pretty obvious that people love food. Just check out these numbers; According to the Gallup polling organization, the average American family spent $151 per week on food. This works out to ...
Read More »The Signs of Passive-Aggressive Behavior
In the past, you might have heard someone jokingly refer to themselves or their behavior as “passive-aggressive.” Though this term has entered the modern mainstream vernacular, relatively few people actually know what it means. This lack of knowledge about might ...
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