Here are this week's reading diversions for your personal enlightenment. Have an excellent weekend!
by Helen Lamanna, AdvisorAnalyst.com
The Best April Fools' Day Office Pranks | Reader's Digest
When it comes to pranking colleagues, we all know the classics: exchange keys on the keyboard or cover up the ball on their computer mouse. They’re both excellent in a pinch, but these April Fools' jokes will leave a lasting impression.
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9 Toxic Behaviors Holding Good People Back
What do I mean by “behavior?” How you react under stress. Whether you decide to meet your commitments or not. How you communicate and interact with loved ones. Your attitude toward bosses, colleagues, employees and customers. How hard you’re willing to work to do a job right. Whether you’re focused and disciplined or scattered-brained and distracted. And the list goes on.
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Do You Need More Magnesium? 10 Signs to Watch For | Ancient Minerals
Symptoms of poor magnesium intake can include muscle cramps, facial tics, poor sleep, and chronic pain. It pays to ensure that you get adequate magnesium before signs of deficiency occur.
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Benefits of Drinking Water That Are Backed By Science | Greatist
Extra H2O helps us eat less by making us feel full, and it may also boost metabolism. CamelBak hydration advisor Kate Geagan, RD says it’s not uncommon to put on weight by mistaking thirst for hunger, and she offers this pro tip: Next time you feel fatigued or sluggish, “drinking water may be just what [you] need to perk up.”
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Why You Are Always Tired : 7 Reasons You're Tired All The Time | Prevention
Give yourself about 2 to 3 weeks to make some lifestyle changes: Get more sleep, trim your social calendar, eat more wholesome foods, drink more fluids, take a multivitamin, and cut back on caffeine and alcohol.
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10 Warning Signs of Age-Related Eye Problems - AllAboutVision.com
Blurry vision, ghost images and nighttime halos around lig
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19 Horrible Things That Can Happen if You Drink Too Much Caffeine | Inc.com
Caffeine has been shown to relax the esophagus, contributing to gastroesophageal reflux. This can either cause or exacerbate heartburn in susceptible individuals.
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