Category: Diseases & Illnesses

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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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Different Balls That Can Lower Your Stress

Stress balls are common tools for stress relief, especially in offices. However, they aren’t the only kind of balls that can reduce stress. There are many other Mindful tools that can help lower your stress. Stress Balls Stress balls are made from a variety of materials, like rubber or foam, and they come in a…
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Cellphone Addiction is a Pain in the Neck

Today, technology connects us in ways that our ancestors could only dream of. Yet, as with everything, these advancements come at a price and cellphone addiction has become a problem. Physicians and chiropractors agree that our mobile devices and tablets can literally be a pain in the neck. In 2008, Dr. Dean Fishman coined the…
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Mindful Applications to Improve Your Health

Nowadays, cell phones can be so much more than just devices for contacting people. With a smartphone you can organize your finances, plan your next shopping trip, help your garden, and now, improve your health. Now there are also health mobile apps to keep track of your health. Health mobile apps are on the rise.…
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Health Hazardous Jobs

Millions of Americans have health hazardous jobs. Are you one of them? Studies show that going to the office can be bad for your health. Nine-eight percent of American workers are affected by minor illnesses each year and many of them become ill due to office germs. Hostile work environments with negative bosses or coworkers…
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Men, Women, and Stress

Everyone experiences stress but, science now shows that stress impacts men and women differently. Fortunately, there are specific stress tips that help men and women relax. Stress Response in Men and Women Medical experts have found that what causes women and men to respond to stress impacts are hormones, specifically cortisol, epinephrine, and oxytocin. When…
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The Best and Worst Cities for Sleep

Sleep deprivation is far too common; in fact, for certain towns, it’s a growing problem. So, are you living in a sleepless city? Carpenter Co. and SleepBetter.org, providers of comfort products, sleep information and advice, directed a sleep analysis. They used the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey, a…
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Join the Party: Live Longer, Remember More

Live longer by being active and getting involved with your community. Creating mindful relationships decreases memory loss and delays the onset of dementia. A study in the American Journal of Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health found that older people in the United States that are active in the community and social…
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Teen Stress is a REAL Issue

Teen stress can have adverse effects on their future. Their stress is very different than adult stress. Teen stress in similar to adult stress as far as symptoms and stress responses of the body but the causes of their stress are different than adults. Adolescents and teenagers have different causes of stress that are essential…
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