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Technology is a wonderful thing—it allows us to work more efficiently, helps us stay in touch with friends and family, and entertains us. But it also has the capacity to do exactly the opposite—distract us from our work, distance us from our loved ones and prevent us from practicing truly enriching hobbies. Research has also shown that tech addiction can lead to anxiety and depression. If you’re looking to take a “tech break” from your smartphone, here are five tips to try:
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Many people go to bed late and/or get up early to deal with work and family demands. Others go to bed at a reasonable time, but have trouble falling or staying asleep. Not getting enough sleep can impact many aspects of life.
How Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Physical and Mental HealthNot getting enough sleep on a regular basis can weaken your immune system and can increase your risk of becoming obese and developing serious medical conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and hea...
n an age where the majority of our communication happens from behind a screen, our face-to-face interactions are often lacking. Below are several tips for having clearer communication.
1. Make eye contact. Direct eye contact can go a long way in having a clear conversation. Not only will it help you pick up on non-verbal cues, but it will show respect – you’re not staring off into space.
2. Listen. Communication is often stalled when one (or more) parties involved simply awaits their turn to sp...
Did you know you can lose up to five percent of your body’s water weight every time you work out? Staying hydrated is a necessary aspect of any healthy workout, but it can be easy to forget to drink water once you start exercising. Take a sip of the good stuff with these hydration tips from the Army National Guard–it’s vital!
Cool, plain water is the best drink to replace the fluid lost as sweat and help regulate your core body temperature. Plan to drink water before, during and after exercise...
Ready to make a positive change? Try self-care.
Many of us rush into the heart of winter with a flurry of big health goals, like losing a certain number of pounds and hitting the gym more often.
These are admirable aspirations. But it’s also important to engage in more forgiving types of self-care — especially as the days shorten and many of us are left in the winter doldrums.
“Of course, setting traditional health goals is important if you need to lose weight or be more active,” says Dr. Josep...
More than any other season, power outages can happen out of the blue during winter—and they can be costly, both financially and emotionally. Last February, for example, a massive storm hit North America, affecting states from coast to coast, including the South. Half the country was under weather warnings at one point, and the storm created hundreds of billions of dollars in damage.
That marked an extreme example of winter’s wrath, of course. But it’s a reminder that a winter weather emergency...
Anytime is the perfect time to enjoy a warm home baked dessert. Between birthdays, holidays and the days in between, there is little doubt you will find yourself indulging throughout the year. If you want to make more healthy choices without sacrificing your baked goods, try these helpful substitutions.
Applesauce for Oil or Butter:This may come as a surprise, but many treats can easily be low fat if you opt to use applesauce in place of oil or butter. This works very well in sweet breads or mu...
