Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Insomnia is not a disease; it’s difficult to diagnose. Over 40 million people in the U.S. have a form of sleep disorder but over 90 percent don’t even know it! It can be caused by heart disease, headaches and chronic pain, weight gain and obesity, lack of exercise, bad sleeping habits and patterns, and injuries…
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The risk for heart disease is high in America, especially in the African American community. With February being American Heart Month and Black History Month, now is the time for our community to invest in heart-healthy practices like running. If you are looking for a little running inspiration, check out these Mindful running tips. The…
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Want to make the most of your morning workouts? You need to be wary of what you do and do not eat. Eating rich, greasy foods before you exercise can lead to upset stomachs. While, on the other hand, not eating before exercising can lead to fatigue and exhaustion. What’s important is striking the right…
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Cherry is a very popular flavor. From candy to soda to cough syrup, you can find cherry flavoring everywhere. But, how many of us actually eat fresh cherries on a daily basis? Though not as popular as maybe apples or bananas, cherries are delicious and have health benefits that may surprise you. Since February is…
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It’s no coincidence that February was elected as American Heart Month. This is a time for celebrating love and eating healthy food for your heart. Heart-healthy meals can keep you in shape and extend your life. Fortunately, we’ve got tips on what to eat for a healthy heart, including heart healthy breakfast items. They’re a delicious…
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This month millions of people will be wearing red to promote American Heart Month. This month use the color red to promote better heart health in your life and the life of others. Many people wear red to bring awareness to the dangerous effects heart disease has on our society. The CDC reports that every…
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The phrase, “Love is a drug,” has been proven true in a sense with research from Syracuse University. Oxytocin: the Cuddle Hormone According to researchers from Syracuse University, brain images of people in love resemble the brain of a person on cocaine. Love makes the brain produce several euphoric chemicals such as dopamine, adrenaline, and…
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It is Women’s Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. This is about one in every four female deaths. Did you know that stress can lead to “Broken Heart Syndrome?” Women with broken heart syndrome have heart attack symptoms such as shortness of breath, irregular…
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Chocolate is not only incredibly tasty, but it is also wonderfully healthy to eat. This is why it is known as Valentine’s Superfood. All chocolate is healthy but the dark version of it is even healthier. For example, it is 70% higher in cocoa content. Also it contains less sugar than milk chocolate and as…
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It’s well known that a healthy dose of self-love can have a positive impact on your life, but that’s not all. Studies show that sharing love with others can also be good for our health. It’s been found that people in lasting, loving relationships have a better quality of life than their single counterparts. Married…
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