Here are AdvisorAnalyst's weekend reads. Have a great weekend.....keep warm!
How Come I Feel More Tired When I Sleep Longer?
There's nothing more frustrating than sleeping longer to "catch up" on much-needed sleep, only to feel even more tired that day. Sometimes, sleeping longer than usual does the trick for rejuvenating an over-tired body, but sometimes it can make matters worse. Why does this happen? More importantly, how can you avoid it?
Is A Narcissist Keeping You Awake At Night?
Narcissists can keep a neurotic awake, because the fear, hurt and/or anger (and subsequent guilt and anxiety over being so angry) a neurotic feels at being cared so little about can play over and over in their mind, making it difficult to fall asleep. What can you do about it if you're sleeping with a narcissist?
Can't sleep? Maybe it's something you ate--or didn't. The foods we eat can dramatically affect how much, and how well, we sleep. Some calm and relax, some wake up the nervous system, and some just downright wire you for the night.
Young adults at 20 now at risk of heart disease
Your kids have now joined you in the growing number of Canadians at risk for cardiovascular disease, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
Divorce And 5 Reasons Not To Go To Bed Angry!
Getting angry may really be a cry for contact, having lost our connectedness with each other; it may be expressing feelings of rejection, grief, loneliness, or a longing to love and be loved. Often anger is saying I love you, or I need you, or please hear me, yet we are hurling abuse at each other instead.
The History of Valentine's Day
Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day - and its patron saint - is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.
"Doga", yoga and meditation for dogs and their owners
Dog-owners and yoga-lovers have finally found a way to bring their two passions together: doga. Yoga classes for dogs and their owners are sprouting all around the United States, combining massage and meditation techniques with gentle canine and human stretching. Ludicrous or blissfully relaxing?
Sitting in a dark movie theater with your friends and a tub of buttery popcorn sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday night - and it could be, if you are willing to share your popcorn with the entire row of moviegoers around you.
How To Make Red Velvet Cupcakes
There are many holidays that would benefit from the addition of red velvet cupcakes to your celbration. Top them with candy hearts for Valentine's Day, blueberries for Memorial Day or the 4th of July, and green sprinkles for Christmas. Of course, you don't need a "red" holiday to enjoy these single serving treats. Whip up a batch of red velvet cupcakes whenever you're in the mood.
Splitting Household Chores Between You and Your Partner
"I picked up the kids from daycare all week; you bathed the dog."
13 Discipline Tricks from Teachers
As I sat on a teeny-tiny chair reading to Vivian in her kindergarten classroom, I noticed her teacher, Debbie, do something that made my jaw drop. "David called me 'liar liar pants on fire!' and he didn't stop!" one boy reported to Debbie. Debbie took David's hand and said, "Come over here and help me make sure I have enough milk for snack."
Eat what you are
A sliced Carrot looks like the human eye. The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye...and YES science now shows that carrots greatly enhance blood flow to and function of the eyes.
Stefan Aschan: Getting Raw With Honey
Honey, yes honey. No, not your sweetheart -- the one you adore and want to spend the rest of your life with. Rather, the honey that is produced from the busy bees.
F Me Cufflinks
Social media has taken over the way we connect and communicate with our friends and family. From your boy/girlfriend to the random kid who ate glue in grade school, we now can keep up with goings-on of everyone we cross in our path.
Exercising feet can help avoid injuries to back, other body parts
Our feet are the most used and abused part of our body. Our feet are our foundation; they are built for energy propulsion and shock absorption of the entire body. Yet we give them so little attention. As we all get back to our fitness programs, take care of your feet so you can achieve your goals.
Is sleep deprivation interfering with your kids' learning?
Teachers no doubt saw plenty of yawning, sleepy-eyed kids stumbling to school this week, struggling to adjust to the time change.
Valentine Pancakes with Maple Raspberry Sauce
Make breakfast special with these heart-shaped buttermilk pancakes topped with a sweet ane easy-to-make raspberry-maple sauce. Other than tasting great, they can also be made ahead a reheated for an any-time treat.
Valentine's Day Gifts We Actually Want
I like getting Valentine's Day gifts as much as the next girl, but I can't help but nitpick when I get a rose bouquet from the gas station. This year, instead of being passive (or worse, passive-aggressive), I'm forwarding this convenient list on to my significant other -- I won't be disappointed, and he'll be happy that the pressure's off.
