It’s National Mental Illness Awareness Week, and, today (Thursday, October 11) is National Depression Screening Day. Why is that important? Because millions of Americans are living with some sort of mental health condition. If you’re not, then you definitely know someone who is. Mental illness is so far-reaching that you would be hard pressed to…
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It seems as though every month there’s something to be aware of. This month is no different. I bet you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but did you know that it’s also Down Syndrome Awareness, and National Spina Bifida Awareness Month, to name a few? Actually, in October alone, there are over…
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The wind is shifting. The temps are cooling. The leaves are beginning to dance off of their branches. That could only mean one thing. It’s Fall! And with fall comes all the cozy and warm feelings you can stand. Warm socks. Fuzzy sweaters. Hot tea. Bonfires. Cider. Cocoa. And, pumpkin spice EVERYTHING. There may be…
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Gentlemen, this post is (primarily) for you: If know a woman, you’ve been affected by PMS. It gets blamed for a plethora of unwelcomed emotions, feelings, and pain, mostly because it IS responsible for a plethora of unwelcomed emotions, feelings, and pain. If you were never properly educated about the realities, or you’ve ever thought…
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Let’s talk about cholesterol for a minute. Even though there’s a negative connotation associated with cholesterol, it’s important to note that not all cholesterol is bad. Let’s start by defining what cholesterol actually is. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that’s found in the fats (lipids) in your blood. There are two main types that travel…
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Right now, go take a look at your gardening supplies and see if you have a weed killing product called “RoundUp”. Chances are, you do, as it’s one of the most popular and readily available weed killers on the market today. Go check and see. We’ll wait…. If you do have it, throw it out.…
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You’re probably not a stranger to the term “vaping” anymore. Its popularity has grown leaps and bounds over the past few years. And, it was, and still is, being marketed as a “cessation aid”. But, is it all it’s cracked up to be? Does it really work? If you’re unfamiliar with vaping, The Center on…
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Probiotics are at it again! This time it’s in relation to stress. In a recent study, researchers at the University of Colorado, Boulder may have found a type of “good” bacterium that could protect the brain against the harmful effects of stress. This could be a big deal because, if confirmed in clinical trials, mood…
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Summer is in full swing. The time to slow down, relax, take a vacation. Sand, surf, sun — the stuff of summer days and nights. It’s time for adventuring and exploring. Time to stick your feet in the water and completely forget your responsibilities, if only for a few hours. Pure bliss. Except, you can…
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I’m drinking my coffee while writing this. And, it’s good. It’s really good. It’s not just your regular cup of java, though. It’s one that could quite possibly help me live longer. You want to live longer too? Go grab yourself a cup o’ joe and read up on on the newest study that says…
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