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Why Laughter is Important
Humans start laughing as early as 3 months of age, even before we can speak or can do much of anything else. While laughter can’t treat actual pain directly, it does have major health benefits. For example, the act of laughing can increase your oxygen intake, stimulating your heart, lungs, and muscles. Let’s explore why…
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How to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is the act of unnecessarily postponing actions or decisions. It affects approximately 20% of adults and can lead to missed opportunities, and increased stress in our lives. Let’s talk about how to stop procrastinating. How to Stop Procrastinating What are Some Signs of Procrastination? What is the Root Cause of Procrastination? Many people procrastinate…
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How Does Gut Health Affect My Mental Health?
Poor dietary choices, stress, and poor digestive health can all disrupt the community of bacteria that naturally reside in your gut. The rate of digestive disorders in our modern societies is increasing. The emerging field of psychobiotics provides fascinating insights into the role the gut plays in influencing mental health. How Does Gut Health Affect My…
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The Importance of Getting Enough Protein
Protein has many important roles in your body. We need protein in our diet to help the body repair cells and make new ones. Protein is vital for growth and development in children, teens, and pregnant women. Let’s talk about the importance of getting enough protein. The Importance of Getting Enough Protein What happens when we…
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How to Fix a Broken Friendship
Reconnecting with people you’ve known throughout life is important. People with rewarding and supportive relationships have been shown to have better overall mental health. It can also be important to reconnect and rebuild some of the relationships you may have neglected, or worse have ended due to personal conflict. Let’s talk about friendships, reconnecting with…
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How to Learn a New Skill
At any age, your brain still has an amazing ability to learn and master many new skills. Plus the effort to master a new skill can have the added benefit of helping to maintain and enhance your overall cognitive health. Most skills take time to learn, but you can simplify the process by setting goals…