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Effects of Stress

Health Effects of Stress Stress is a natural and essential part of life. Our stress response is designed to protect and preserve our lives. Our bodies are constantly responding to positive and negative stress. Positive stress motivates and drives us. Negative stress affects our physical and mental health and can rob us from experiencing real happiness. If you…
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Art Therapy Can Better Your Health

Art in itself is very therapeutic; therefore, it comes as no surprise that art therapy is a popular form of mental health treatment. Engaging the creative side of your brain on a regular basis will help you relax and may even benefit your health. What is Art Therapy? What is art therapy? It’s an established…
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4 Stress Tips for Entrepreneurs

Becoming an entrepreneur means taking risks, but you should not have to risk your health. Setting aside time to lower your stress levels is not only good for your health—it’s also good for business. Here are a few stress tips for entrepreneurs. It is said that eight out of ten entrepreneurs fail within the first…
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The Science and Soul of Giving

“Helper’s high” is the term used to describe the euphoric feeling we experience when we give to others. As we shift from focusing on our own troubled busy lives, we turn from the shadows of daily life and open our hearts to the magnificent light and love possible this month. Learn more about the science…
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Age Mindfully

We all get older, but sometimes our lifestyle choices can lead us to age prematurely. Fortunately, there are a few Mindful steps you can take to end your premature aging. Everyone desires to age gracefully, but it isn’t always easy. The range of anti-aging products continues to expand as more and more people search for…
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Measles on the Rise in the U.S.

Since the measles epidemic in Disneyland, there have been a lot of discussions about vaccinating or not vaccinating kids. No matter your stance, there’s no denying that the rise of measles in the U.S. is dangerous. U.S. Measles Epidemic The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the worldwide number of deaths due to measles has…
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Hi-Tech Fitness

Every so often new trends in fitness and exercise emerge. Usually, these trends are unhealthy fad diets like the grapefruit diet, the cabbage soup diet, or even the five-bite diet. However, there appears to be a new Mindful Exercise™ movement that could prove to be healthy and frugal: hi-tech fitness. The American Council on Exercise…
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Prepare for a Marathon

Has “complete a marathon” been on your to-do list for years or featured in your New Year’s resolution? There is no better time to prepare for a marathon than the present. When crossing a marathon finish line, you’re filled with an unparalleled sense of satisfaction and joy. Whether you’re completing the 26.2-miles to fulfill a…
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The Rising Epidemic of School Shootings

Are we as Americans doing everything we can to protect our children? A chilling new study suggests that, when it comes to school safety, we are not. There is a rising epidemic of school shootings and we must teach our children how to deal with this situation. According to the organization Everytown for Gun Safety,…
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Relieve Your Debt Stress

Debt stress is a common problem for many Americans, and unfortunately it can affect people’s finances as well as their health. This holiday season, be mindful of the following information. According to recent studies, the average American stresses over approximately $47,000 worth of debt, if not more. Credit card debt, mortgage debt, and student loans…
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