12 Ways to Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom and Strength, and other Weekend Reads

January 16, 2015

2 minute read

by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com

Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an excellent weekend!

Ten Signs You May Have Hearing Loss

Is the volume so loud on your TV that you can't carry on a conversation? Chances are, you may have some degree of hearing loss.

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12 Ways to Turn Your Wounds into Wisdom and Strength

There are the vicious, backstabbing pains of betrayal. The sweet little pains of finding others who are worthy of your time, giving them your love, and taking joy in their life as they grow and learn.

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8 Foods You Should Avoid | LIVESTRONG.COM

Some Foods Are Not as Healthy as They Seem

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Want to sleep better? Get more sunshine! : TreeHugger

Put away those pills that promise better sleep. If you want a more sound slumber, go enjoy the sunshine.

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Why The Best Time To Drink Coffee Is Not First Thing In The Morning

The times of peak cortisol levels in most people are between 8-9 am, 12-1 pm and 5:30-6:30 pm. Therefore, timing your “coffee breaks” (an apt term) between 9:30-11:30 and 1:30 and 5:00 takes advantage of the dips in your cortisol levels when you need a boost the most (see graphic by Iwata below.)

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Why Sleep Is Important for Brain Health - AARP

Night owls, take note. That sleep deficit you've been accumulating has real and dangerous implications for your brain, and not just because it makes you sleepy during the day. Sleeping less than seven or eight hours a night has been linked to cognitive decline, memory loss and possibly even Alzheimer's, new research shows.

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16 Foods for a Long, Healthy Life - AARP

Key ingredients in the Mediterranean diet, olives and olive oil are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. A new study from the American Academy of Neurology found that olive oil may reduce the risk of stroke, too: People 50 or older who regularly used it both for cooking and on foods had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke compared with those who never used olive oil.

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Top Dying Regrets, Wise Advice and Life Lessons - AARP

Don’t wait until your health fails before living the life you want to live

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You take pictures of EVERYTHING - Tips for Mental Health - Health.com

Change these simple, everyday routines to live a happier life.

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Green Tea Benefits: New Research And Well-Known Reasons To Sip Now

If you aren't drinking green tea yet, this is your year to start.

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Approaching midlife, GenX cautioned to watch spending - LA Times

Gen X is roughly defined as those born between 1965 and 1980 — making them 34 to 49 years old. So, the front end of the generation is just approaching their 50s with retirement beginning to come into view ... maybe.

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