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Super Grandparent Stress

Are you a super grandparent? A super grandparent is someone who regularly cares for his or her children and grandchildren. It’s a lot of work that sometimes goes unappreciated. All of this work can eventually lead to stress. There are millions of grandparents in the U.S. (about 65 million), and many of them care for…
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Overstressed Children Symptoms

Families, especially our children, are experiencing incredible levels of stress these days. Families the nucleus of a child’s life must address how violence and technology can impact the health of their children. Overstressed children patterns can lead to adult stress patterns as we mature into adulthood.Information overload can also be stressful in our technological age…
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Getting Off Work on Time

Americans spend a majority of their week at work. The last thing anyone wants is to spend extra time trying to finish up a work project or wrapping up the day’s work, because it eats into precious time that could be spent at home. Unfortunately, many people do stay a little longer after work or…
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Your Office is a Germ Trap

Germs thrive in our offices due to our shared spaces and poor cleaning techniques. Commit to positively changing your work environment by taking Mindful health steps to avoid office germ illnesses. Ninety-eight percent of workers are affected by minor illness each year and many of them come in contact with these germs at work. At…
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3 African American Museums You’ve Got to Check Out

Books, podcasts, apps are just a few ways for people to learn more about African American history. Visiting museums is another great idea. Fortunately, there are tons of museums that feature influential leaders in the Black community. Listed below are just three African American museums to help inspire you. Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum…
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Celebrating Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday is a time of great celebration in countries around the world, especially those with large Catholic populations like Brazil, Mexico, and Italy. These holidays have been around for centuries, but how well do you know their histories? Here are just a few facts that’ll help you brush up on the…
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Heart-Healthy Broccoli Soup

American Heart Month is a time in which we must be mindful of our heart health and what better way to spread awareness than by making a delicious, heart-healthy meal for your loved ones? One yummy meal you’ll be thrilled to try is this broccoli, spinach, and kale soup recipe. Eat More Heart-Healthy Foods Heart…
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Stop Worrying with These 7 Tips

We can literally worry ourselves sick.  We worry over everything from our bank account balance, to our kids picking up some strange disease or worse yet, strange friends. The reality is more than 90 percent of our worries never happen. It’s when our concerns become constant worry that they can lead to anxiety, depression and…
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Protect Your Heart from High Blood Pressure

A wrinkle on your skin or a wrinkle on your heart, it’s the same process. As your arteries age, they wrinkle. “High blood pressure is the leading cause of your arteries getting old,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, Institute Chair of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Roizen is the author of the best-selling…
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Learning to Love Your Body

Achieving self-love can be difficult. Following a few mindful tips can help boost your self-esteem and help you love and appreciate your body as is. Body Image and Your Health Physical appearance counts for a lot in today’s society. According to a recent psychological study, appearance is the third strongest factor in life satisfaction for women…
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