by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have a magnificent weekend!
12 Things Happy People Do Differently -- And Why I Started Doing Them | Jacob Sokol
A lot of people have midlife crises. Me, I had a quarter-life crisis a few years ago, when I turned 24. There was no impulse purchase involving a red Mustang or electric guitar, but as my iPhone alarm woke me up bright and early for work one morning in my two-bedroom NYC apartment, I pondered, "Do I have everything -- or nothing at all?"
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How to approach your parents about their will before it’s too late | Financial Post
Significant savings can be had through proper planning around spending, gifting, estate planning and government grants.
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What Really Happens When You Get Angry | Reader's Digest
Find out what really happens to your body on a physical level when your patience runs out.
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9 Superfoods That Help Ease Arthritis | Reader's Digest
Fight back against the pain of achy arthritic joints with these healthy and nutritious superfoods.
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Severe Hearing Loss Causes & Symptoms
If you lose hearing, either suddenly or over time, you'll have trouble making out the details of conversations. Sounds will become muffled and gradually fade.
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Pictures of Healthiest Foods for Men: Beef, Oysters, Salmon, Chocolate, and More
If you're a steak-and-potatoes guy, you're in luck. Red meat can be good for you, says Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD, a dietitian for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lean cuts of beef and pork are packed with protein and have only a little more fat than chicken breast. Red meat is also a good source of leucine, an amino acid that helps build muscle.
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Why Am I So Tired? 10 Causes of Fatigue and Fatigue Treatment Tips
Do you feel tired all the time? Lots of people do. It's a sign of our overbooked times.
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What You Should Know About Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oil | CHFA
Omega-3’s are a family of fatty acids that are essential for the structure and proper functioning of many of the body’s cells. They are found in especially high amounts in the brain, nerves and retina. Because the body cannot make Omega-3’s efficiently, we must obtain them from our diet or from supplements.
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