Lifestyle

Being underweight can be just as frustrating as being overweight. For people who experience difficulty gaining weight, it can be confusing to figure out how to do it in a healthy way. If you’re wondering how to gain weight fast without harming your body, there are certain foods and exercises that can help you increase your daily calorie…
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Gentle sound stimulation – such as the rush of a waterfall – synchronized to the rhythm of brain waves significantly enhanced deep sleep in older adults and improved their ability to recall words, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study. Deep sleep is critical for memory consolidation. But beginning in middle age, deep sleep…
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• People who are thankful for what they have are better able to cope with stress, are happier, and better able to reach their goals • Gratitude is associated with improved health, producing a number of measurable effects on various biological systems • One way to harness the positive power of gratitude is to keep a gratitude journal,…
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Being constantly tired is such a common condition that it spawned the acronym TATT: “Tired All the Time.” It’s normal to feel tired after a strenuous exercise or a busy day at work. But sometimes, fatigue can be persistent and begin to affect your performance throughout the day. Fortunately, there are natural ways to restore your energy…
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Keeping your brain healthy has never been more important than it is now, when humans are living for far, far longer. Just like any other muscle that is necessary to keep working for a long time, our brain need regular work out! Not only does keeping your conscience moving ensures that you won’t be writing the wrong names on Christmas…
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“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” – Frank Outlaw A robust character hinges on eight core virtues: courage, curiosity, temperance, humility, liberty,…
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Many people cherish a belief that there will be a time in their lives when they’re finally able to sit back and relax. After working hard for years, we’ll finally be happy with the level of success or wealth we’ve achieved, and feel entitled to rest and enjoy the fruits of our labour. But it often doesn’t work like this. Most of us…
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When it comes to getting a good night's sleep, there are so many factors to consider: blue light, stress, diet – the list goes on. But one often overlooked factor that could be making or breaking your nightly snooze is your sleep position. Are you a side sleeper? A stomach sprawler? Odds are you probably have a preferred position.…
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What is self-love? “Self-love is a regard for one’s own well-being and happiness.” However, becoming a self-loving person isn’t exactly an easy process. Far too many of us struggle with setbacks, failures, and other issues in our lives that make it very difficult for us to love ourselves and be happy. It’s become so bad that…
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