30 Things We Forgot to Say "Thank You" For, and other Weekend Reads
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
30 Things We Forget To Say "Thank You" For
If the only prayer you ever said was "Thank You," that would be enough.
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Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups - Harvard Health
Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while "planks" were merely flooring. Now planks — exercises in which you assume a position and hold it – are the gold standard for working your core, while classic sit-ups and crunches have fallen out of favor. Why the shift?
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5 Signs Your Body Is Aging Too Fast, and How to Reverse it | The Chopra Center
Aging around the eyes can be indicative of a more serious health problem. A study completed over the course of 35 years by Danish scientists and shared with the American Heart Association in Los Angeles found that fatty deposits around your eyes could indicate heart disease.
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Essential Tremors: What You Should Know - Human Health Project
Avoid caffeine and other things that can increase heart rate and temporarily increase tremors
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50 Isn't the New 30 (and Why That's a Good Thing) | Psychology Today
Many Gen Xers are "sandwiched" (link is external) between the dual responsibilities of caring for unhealthy parents, while also looking after kids who are years away from leaving the family nest. Some researchers have gone so far as to argue that midlife is the least happy time of our lives. (link is external)
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Holiday Gifts From The Pantry as seen on Canada A.M. | CharmaineBroughton.com
Grab the kids, roll up your sleeves, crank up the holiday hits and get busy in the kitchen!
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The 13 Habits Of Hyper-Productive People
No one wants to procrastinate. No one wants feel stressed. No one wants face distractions every day.
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All About Gastritis - Digestive Health Center - EverydayHealth.com
Besides smokers and heavy drinkers, others at risk of getting gastritis include those who drink acidic beverages (like coffee) and are under constant stress (which produces lots of gastric acid).
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Waking Up Early Could Be Bad for Your Health, Study Says| Real Simple
Yet another reason to despise Mondays.
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