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Get a Dose of Nature’s Xanax

A Simple Dose of Nature’s Xanax A simple walk can be the equivalent of taking either an anti-anxiety drug, an antidepressant or a sleeping pill. Just 20 minutes of walking reverses your stress response, lowers your blood pressure, gives you an immune boost, and increases your energy and optimism. So step outside get some fresh…
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Perfect Gifts for the New Grad

Spring is a time for new beginnings. Millions of college students are now graduating, embarking on new adventures and jump starting their careers. When it comes to picking out a present for a recent graduate, a perfect gift would be something that’s sentimental and practical. The following gift ideas are great for graduates who are…
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To Get Fit, Stay Motivated

When we don’t feel like exercising we come up with a lot of excuses. We say that we don’t have the time or that we’re too tired, but the true culprit is usually a lack of workout motivation. If we slow down and try new approaches to our exercise regimens, we can push ourselves to…
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Having Fun on a Budget

You Can Have Fun on a Budget Feeling a bit stressed or worn out? Maybe it’s time to pamper yourself and have some fun. Try these eight budget-friendly tips for adding renewal rituals to your daily life. Wouldn’t you enjoy a spa day or a shopping trip? These experiences can do wonders for your mood,…
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Meet the Man Who Makes Bionic Pets

You could say Derrick Campana creates bionic pets for a living.  Dr. Campana want to school for human orthopedics. He was asked by a veterinarian to make a prosthesis for her dog, and as a result his passion for animal orthopedics was born. Today makes prosthetics for animals in need at Animal Orthocare, a place…
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'Blank Paper' Question

The ‘Blank Paper’ Question

There’s a somewhat well-known moral story commonly referred to as the “blank paper” question. As the story goes, a professor walked into his classroom at a local high school. He made an announcement that the class should prepare for a surprise test. The students all waited anxiously. After a few moments, the professor passed out the…
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Do a Quick Mini Meditation

It’s Healthy to Unplug It is mentally and physically healthy to unplug throughout your day. Research shows even a few minutes of a renewal ritual can not only reduce stress, increase your health, but renewal rituals can also help you live longer. It’s easy to do with a simple mini meditation focusing on your breath.…
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Volunteering Reduces Your Summer Blues

Summer volunteering can better your life. It can promote better health, reduce stress, increase community engagement, and give your life purpose. During the chaotic summer season, people can become stressed or even depressed and studies show that volunteering can be a great cure. Have You Got Summer Depression? When the seasonal pattern changes, it’s not…
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Create Your Home Sanctuary

Your need for a sanctuary is as old as humankind itself. Home is your sanctuary, a place where stress should be left at the door. Your home is the place where your mind, body, and soul are nourished. Having a  home sanctuary is important for relaxation, which is invaluable to your health. In fact, a…
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Teatox: Healthy or Dangerous?

People have been drinking tea to enrich their health for centuries, so it comes as no surprise that many people are interested in using tea for weight loss. With celebrities such as the Kardashian/ Jenner sisters, Vanessa Hudgens, and Lindsay Lohan advertising tea trends. Teatox or slimming teas are a growing number of people have been diving…
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