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by Wellness Editor It may be a surprise to the twenty-and-thirty-somethings who think they've cornered the market on dating, but there's no “sell-by" date for romance. There are plenty of people in their forties, fifties, sixties and older looking for love. In addition to never-married singles, today's middle-aged and senior singles are getting back in the dating game after losing a partner through a relationship breakup,... 11/2/2014 10:00:00 PM
by Fred Fletcher Actually, there was much to learn from the Influenza pandemic of 1918. Some of the lessons it taught, however, have been lost through the attrition of time, as a result of people (except for professionals in the life sciences and healthcare) losing interest in scientific events outside of their short attention span, and because of a general lack of interest in historical events. Fortunately, the scientific... 10/28/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Rob Greenstein That I'm not a fan of Halloween is no surprise to anyone who knows me well. It went downhill for me after my mom threw out my favorite Dick Dastardly mask when I was 9. I rarely go to costume parties and I have been known to dim the lights and lay low on the night of in order to avoid even the slightest interaction with a 5-year old pumpkin. I'm the guy that leaves the candy bowl outside and trusts... 10/28/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Stress happens. With today's busy and often hectic lifestyles, nearly everyone experiences stress at some point. How you deal with the stressors of everyday life can determine if you are more likely to suffer health problems or other complications. If you commonly experience stress that overwhelms you and affects other areas of your life, you can overcome this tension by applying some of these tips... 10/27/2014 10:00:00 PM
by Donald McGee I read an article in Wellness.com recent news from Yale researchers Predict "Catastrophic" Ebola Epidemic in West Africa If Aid Delayed. (HealthDay). Now, we have an ER doc returned from an endemic area, after noble service, but in a New York Hospital with Ebola, his fiancé at high risk, and out in the public last 3 days not feeling well. Obviously, his self-monitoring quarantined plan failed. If the... 10/24/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Coffee is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, with more than 2 ½ billion cups of the brew enjoyed daily. Whether your choice is a plain cup of java made in your own kitchen or a fancy espresso drink from your favorite barista, chances are you depend on a jolt of caffeine to make you feel alert in the morning or boost your energy during an after-lunch slump. Most adults enjoy two or more... 10/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor You work hard to maintain a beauty routine in order to look and feel younger. Yet despite all of your efforts, you might be sabotaging your own efforts with ineffective or harmful practices. To get the most out of your daily regime, avoid these 10 mistakes that can make you appear older. Skin Care Chaos Your skin care regime, including the products that you use and how you use them, can dramatically... 10/22/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Carol Whitaker “The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and themore you will use your talent to produce outstanding results.” ~Anthony Robbins Everyone hits a plateau every now and again when focused on shedding fat—including me. Most everyone who wants to improve their fitness level and lower their body weight needs a push to jump-start their... 10/16/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Fred Fletcher Ebola clearly presents a number of problems for humanity in general—not just for the people of Africa or third world countries. Yes, third world countries are less well-prepared than their richer, better-equipped counterparts, but history has proven that dangerous pathogens have a funny way of ignoring socio-economic boundaries.Although fear-mongering and journalistic sensationalism is certainly not... 10/15/2014 7:00:00 AM
by Laurie Watkins Before we start talking about the future of smart garments with heart rate monitoring built right in the fabric (yes, it’s coming and I’m sure we’ll be writing about it), let’s first take a look at a few of the good ol’, tried & true chest strap heart rate monitors. These are known for being closer to actual EKG readings than the newer wrist-strap models, though technology is evolving quickly for... 10/14/2014 7:00:00 AM
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