Mental and Emotional Abilities That Actually Improve With Age
Contrary to popular thinking, everything doesn’t get worse with age. Let’s take a closer look at the science and break down all you stand to gain.
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Ways To Take Care Of Your Body After 55
It’s important to take care of your body both internally and externally from taking care of your skin to protecting your bones!
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Health and Wellness Trends Worth Trying
Many people are gravitating to all different types of wellness trends with the goal to improve their physical and mental health. Here are 12 health and wellness trends worth trying!
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Healthy Food
Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
Healthy On-The-Go Dinner Ideas
When you’re on the go it’s easy to give in to the convenience of fast food. The secret to avoiding this situation is to be prepared with healthy meals you can easily eat on the go. Here are 12 healthy on-the-go dinner ideas you can try this week!
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Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
Healthy, Mood-Boosting Snacks To Try When You’re In A Slump
Fresh, wholesome snacks can satisfy your desire for a snack break while also helping you feel energized, sharp and focussed. Next time you wander down to the kitchen in search of a snack, let it be one of these 12 healthy mood-boosting snacks.
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Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
10 Fruits Diabetics Should Be Eating
Figuring out what to eat when you have diabetes can be a challenge. Especially since your main goal is to control your blood sugar levels. Thankfully there are plenty of fruits to choose from that can make a great addition to your diabetes meal plan. Here are 10 diabetic-friendly fruits you should consider!
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Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
19 Foods That Help Burn Fat
You don’t need to have a strict, boring diet. A lot of foods that help burn fat are full of flavor, can be cooked in a variety of ways, and can be eaten as a snack or part of a meal. To lose fat and weight, and to get much-needed energy for exercise, eat these 19 foods that help burn fat.
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Must Reads
Best Life Insurance For People Over 50
Life insurance is a vital financial tool, especially as we grow older and consider the financial well-being of our loved ones. Here are some of the best life insurance companies to consider!
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The Benefits of Elderly Life Insurance and Why Seniors Should Consider It
Elderly life insurance is designed to provide financial protection for seniors and their families. Here’s a look at the different types, the benefits it has to offer, and how to choose the right policy!
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Endometriosis: It’s Time To Change the Pattern of Pain, Stigma and Barriers to Diagnosis And Treatment
Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated one million Canadians. It involves the overgrowth of endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus), which typically sheds during menstruation and regrows to support reproduction. With endometriosis, the endometrial tissue grows excessively, both inside and outside of the uterus, which can cause pelvic pain, extreme […]
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New Treatment for Postpartum Depression Offers Hope, but the Stigma Attached to the Condition Still Lingers
Postpartum depression can affect anyone, and it often sneaks in quietly, like a shadow in the corners of a new mother’s life. It presents significant challenges for around 1 in 7 new mothers, affecting their emotional well-being and overall quality of life and that of the newborn. Many – if not most – women experience […]
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Parenting With ADHD: 7 Practical Tips For Success
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often goes undiagnosed in adults — including parents — but it has a significant impact on family life. A parent with ADHD may struggle with time management and staying focused. They may appear to be in control, but their daily life can be chaotic with missed appointments, trouble remembering and enforcing rules […]
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Screen Time Is Contributing to Chronic Sleep Deprivation in Tweens and Teens — A Pediatric Sleep Expert Explains How Critical Sleep Is to Kids’ Mental Health
With the start of a new school year comes the inevitable battle to get kids back into a healthy bedtime routine. In many cases, this likely means resetting boundaries on screen use, especially late in the evenings. But imposing and enforcing those rules can be easier said than done. A growing body of research is […]
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Snoring Solutions: 5 Effective Ways to Stop Snoring
If you or your loved ones struggle with snoring, finding effective solutions can significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being. Here are 5 effective solutions worth trying!
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Adult Diapers: Tips and Tricks for Finding the Right Fit
Are you or someone you know in need of adult diapers but don’t know where to start? This article offers practical advice on how to choose the best product for your needs.
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Allergies vs. Cold: How to Tell the Difference
Determining whether your symptoms are caused by a cold or an allergy can be challenging as both conditions share similar symptoms. However, knowing how to tell the difference is crucial for effective treatment and management. Read on to learn how to tell the difference between allergies and a cold.
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Healthy Living
Your Health
How Your Personality Type Affects Your Health
Our personality affects the way we feel, think, and interact with the world around us. But can it also affect our health? Here’s a look into some of the most common personality traits and how they impact a person’s health…
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Senior
Things Seniors Should Be Doing Every Day
Following a healthy daily routine can help you create a sense of control and independence. It can also help manage stress, help you sleep, and help your overall health. Here are 10 things seniors should be doing every day!
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Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
Tips on Staying Healthy While Working From Home
If you don’t consciously make an effort to be healthy, working from home can decrease your physical activity; cause back, shoulder and neck problems; result in longer hours; and have a negative impact on your overall health. With these ten healthy work from home tips, you can reap the benefits of your situation without the damage.
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Fitness News & Advice
Healthy Ways to Encourage Fitness as a Family
You don’t have to sign an expensive family gym contract, or even leave the house to get some workout time in. The key is to make it fun and to keep moving, which can burn calories and strengthen bonds. Here are six ways to exercise with the kids involved.
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Fitness News & Advice
Tips to Help Make Fitness a Lifelong Habit
Believe it or not there are folks out there who are able to make exercise a regular and integral part of everyday life. Here are 7 tips to help you establish exercise as a lifelong habit.
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Diet and Nutrition News & Advice
Free Ways to Enhance Your Well-Being
The good news is health and wellness doesn’t discriminate and is available for all levels of income. The following suggestions are for anyone interested in strengthening one’s wellbeing—without weakening the wallet.
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Seasonal Health
Immune Health
Types of Coughs and How to Know When It’s Serious
Figuring out what type of cough you have will help determine if it’s serious. Here’s a look at the different types of coughs plus how to know when it’s serious.
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Healthy Habits That Can Boost Your Immune System
By making better, healthier choices, you can decrease your chances of contracting both contagious and chronic illnesses. Embrace these lifestyle changes if you want to benefit your well-being and decrease your chances of getting sick.
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Ways to Distinguish Between a Cold, Flu and Pneumonia
While colds, flu and pneumonia share some similarities, there are differences in the symptoms – are more accurately, the severity of the symptoms. Let’s take a look at 12 ways these 3-ailments are different from one another.
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