7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Other People's Negative Energy, and other Weekend Reads

7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Other People's Negative Energy, and other Weekend Reads

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

by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com

7 Ways to Protect Yourself from Other People's Negative Energy

When you feel angry or flustered after dealing with a negative person, that's a sign you've reacted rather than responded mindfully.

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Heart Disease and Diet | 8 Snacks That Fight Heart Disease

Maybe it's due to their ubiquitous nature, but apples don't get enough credit. Never mind it doesn't get the same health billing as exotic goji berries -- the humble apple is king, especially when it comes to fighting heart disease.

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Yes sitting at work is bad, but is standing actually better? - The Boston Globe

While standing still burns a few more calories as our hearts work harder to circulate blood upward, it also puts more strain on our veins, backs, and joints, especially if we're overweight.

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7 Ways to Make Water Taste Better - Healthy Living - Everyday Health

Simple tips for livening up your drinking water

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9 Common Digestive Conditions From Top to Bottom | Everyday Health

Many digestive diseases have similar symptoms. Here's how to recognize them and when to visit your doctor.

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The 25 Things That People With Type A Personalities Do

There are two personality types of people: Type A and Type B.

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Why Am I Always Cold? 6 Reasons You Might Feel Frozen All The Time | Bustle

People with hypothyroidism have an underactive thyroid, which means that their thyroid doesn't produce enough hormones. The hormones that come out of our thyroid regulate a lot of crucial bodily functions, like your metabolism, energy levels, and — you guessed it — body temperature. This can lead folks with hypothyroidism to basically walk around feeling like an exhausted human ice cream cone.

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Keep Walking to Stay Mentally Sharp | Psychology Today

Walking is one of the safest and easiest ways to get an aerobic workout. How much walking or exercise each person needs depends on their baseline fitness level, age, and other health factors.

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Short Sleepers May Catch More Colds - The New York Times

Want to avoid catching a cold this winter? Start by getting more than six hours of sleep a night.

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Grapes: Health Benefits, Nutritional Information - Medical News Today

Grapes contain powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, which may slow or prevent many types of cancer, including esophageal, lung, mouth, pharynx, endometrial, pancreatic, prostate and colon.1

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