Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Summer is tick season and there it is a time to be concerned about tick bites. Researchers have discovered a new dangerous infection caused by a tick bite. Babesiosis A tick bite can not only give you the debilitating Lyme Disease but now there are ticks carried by deer that can carry a parasite that…
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A core belief of depression is not only that “Life sucks,” but “It will always be this way.” This hopelessness can lead to suicide. That’s why I’m so grateful to the folks who are reaching out to gay youth with the “It Gets Better” message. Started by Fort Worth City Councilman Joel Burns, who spoke…
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Millions of Americans adults go to hospitals on a regular basis to treat serious medical conditions like cancer. Struggling families have a hard time finding and paying for childcare for all the needed medical appointments. Fortunately, two women in Oregon started a non-profit that creates drop-in childcare at hospitals for parents seeking treatments. It all…
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Music may brighten our day, but for seniors suffering from dementia, it can do so much more. Mindful non-profits organizations like Music and Memory are leading the way, using music to help elders recall memories, reduce their anxiety, and improve their sociability. The Founding of Music and Memory Music and Memory started in 2006 when…
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In the past few weeks, an international food safety scandal has caused a lot of concern for beef lovers. The Rise of Mystery Meat A recent scientific study from Europe showed that many beef products (like burgers, lasagna, meatballs, etc.) that were labeled 100 percent beef actually contained horse meat (sometimes up to 60 percent…
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If someone stops breathing there’s no time for hesitating. The earlier victims receive aid, the greater their chances of survival. The recent tragedy in Bakersfield, California has highlighted the importance of CPR procedures. The Importance of CPR Not too long ago, 87-year-old Lorraine Bayless collapsed at her home in Glenwood Gardens (an elderly living facility).…
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Alright, let me be the first to admit it… it was a stressful week at MLN central and we were thrown some very unexpected and dreadful wrenches. One of the network’s writers sent me a funny link and I just died laughing. It made me smile and feel so happy. It’s true what science says–laughter…
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Pregnancy comes with many joys and delightful experiences, but morning sickness isn’t one of them. If you’re looking for a healthy and safe solution there are Mindful steps to consider. Despite its name, morning sickness causes nausea and vomiting in expectant women morning, noon, and night. Experts estimate that it affects 50 to 90 percent…
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When loneliness and despair overwhelms an individual, dark thoughts of suicide may seem like the only solution. But if we come together as a community and learn about suicide prevention, we can help break this behavior in ourselves and others by being mindful of warning signs. Recent sad headlines, like the tragedy surrounding Kansas City…
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At 53 years old, Barbara Millicent Roberts (aka Barbie) is one of the most popular brands at Mattel, Inc. While an iconic toy, Barbie is no stranger to controversy. Barbie’s unrealistic body proportions are said to promote skewed body ideals to young girls. Is it time for Barbie to make a change? Rebecca Sypin and…
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