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by Anjali Shah Organic foods are everywhere these days. About 70% of Americans buy organic food occasionally, and 25% buy it weekly, according to the Hartman Group.Buying organic can be more expensive, and organic food is typically marketed to be healthier. Most skeptics say that there’s no difference between organic and conventional food – that it’s just a ploy to extract more money out of consumers.Is that true?... 6/5/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Tracy Dudley Your food choices matter. The foods you eat can impact your moods, increase or decrease your risk of getting certain diseases, and even affect how long you'll live. If you want to live as many years as possible (and who doesn't?), these eating tips will help you stay healthy for the long haul. 1. Choose unprocessed foods. If it's time to overhaul your diet, you can't go wrong by ditching the processed... 6/3/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Wellness Editor Your vision can change a lot over the years, and it’s usually not for the better. A new prescription can fix the problem in most instances, but there are times when the cause is more than outdated glasses. You’ll want to see your doctor as soon as possible if you recognize any of these other potential causes of blurry vision. You may be suffering from symptoms of high blood pressure, high blood sugar,... 5/29/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Whitney Freya I had seen this word for years and been so attracted to it while also feeling that this had nothing to do with me. Shapeshifting was for werewolves and vampires, right? Shapeshifting happened in fairy tales and movies. And then I got it. Anyone can shapeshift. The werewolves and fairy tale characters were just mirroring an ability we each have in a dramatic, make-believe way. Now, you are ready to... 5/26/2022 4:08:59 AM
by Deborah Porter As we think about life skills that we want to teach our kids, like washing dishes, balancing a bank account, and keeping a clean home, a few things come to mind. However, how to have a respectful disagreement should be high on that list. There are two schools of thought on the topic of arguing in front of children. One group; don’t do it. The other, how do you not? There are a few things to consider... 5/26/2022 4:05:27 AM
by Deborah Porter As we think about life skills that we want to teach our kids, like washing dishes, balancing a bank account, and keeping a clean home, a few things come to mind. However, how to have a respectful disagreement should be high on that list. There are two schools of thought on the topic of arguing in front of children. One group; don’t do it. The other, how do you not? There are a few things to consider... 5/26/2022 4:04:57 AM
by Deborah Porter As we think about life skills that we want to teach our kids, like washing dishes, balancing a bank account, and keeping a clean home, a few things come to mind. However, how to have a respectful disagreement should be high on that list. There are two schools of thought on the topic of arguing in front of children. One group; don’t do it. The other, how do you not? There are a few things to consider... 5/26/2022 4:03:56 AM
by Wellness Editor How old is your brain? Depending on how you treat it, your brain’s age and your physical age could be two vastly different figures. About 15 minutes a day of this one simple practice could make the difference between having an aging brain and having the brain of a 25-year-old.Research has shown meditation can alter brainwaves and benefit brain health. People who meditate may preserve areas of the brain... 5/26/2022 4:00:00 AM
by Judith Finlayson For some reason it’s a flashbulb memory: In 2008, referring to a component of whole grains that encourages the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, I used the word “prebiotic.” My editor wasn’t familiar with the term, and she queried whether I meant “probiotic.” Probiotics are friendly bacteria like the lactobacilli provided by yogurt, which were then gaining traction as healthful substances. How times... 5/24/2022 11:48:04 PM
by JesseG Deluca Dealing with insomnia for a night or two is frustrating, but have you ever wondered how it would feel if it were an everyday occurrence? I'm sure you're exhausted and sleepy, but no sleeper wants to cast its shadow on you. Well, you are not alone with sleep problems. Many of us experience occasional sleeplessness at night, sometimes without any significant consequences. This is when occasional nights... 5/24/2022 11:46:03 PM
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