Health

10 Ways To Be Happier

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Are you a happy person? Happiness is difficult to define, but someone who is happy is typically content and regularly finds joy in his or her life. Some people are genetically predisposed to being happier. Individual life experiences contribute to ones level of happiness. Some people are sensitive to the weather and experience more happiness [...]

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10 Signs Of Adult ADD and ADHD

Attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder or ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in children. Many people do not realize that this condition can be present in adults. ADHD and ADD will not suddenly appear in an adult, but adults who are diagnosed with ADD or ADHD will have lingering symptoms from their childhood. Here are some common [...]

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10 Ways To Improve Your Memory

Do you find yourself forgetting things more frequently, or having difficulty remembering something you did last week? As we age, our cognitive abilities decline. Just like the body needs exercise to stay healthy, the brain need stimulation to work its best. Since we rely on our memories to do so much, it is important to [...]

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10 Ways To Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication

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High cholesterol is dangerous if left untreated. Some risks include heart attack and stroke. You should regularly have your cholesterol tested using a test called a lipid panel or lipid profile. This test will not only provide you with your total cholesterol, but also your HDL (good cholesterol), LDL (bad cholesterol), and triglyceride levels. Your [...]

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10 Ways To Lower Triglycerides Without Medication

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When having a blood lipid panel or your cholesterol checked, one of the many things measured is your triglyceride level. Triglycerides are a form of fats found in your blood stream and are derived from fats and carbohydrates (sugar) in your diet. High triglycerides are linked to diabetes and an increased risk for acquiring heart [...]

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10 Ways To Get A Great Workout In Ten Minutes

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Regularly incorporating exercise into your life will provide mental and physical health benefits, and reduce your risk for acquiring chronic disease. The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate to intense activity every week. This works out to be a little over 20 minutes per day. If you feel like you have no time to exercise, [...]

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10 Things You Should Know About A HSA Account

A HSA or Healthcare Savings Account allows a person to save money in an income tax-free savings account to pay for medical expenses and save for future costs.  There are many benefits and drawbacks to a HSA, and it is important to fully understand them before signing up. 1)      High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) In [...]

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10 Effective Ways To Quit Smoking

Smoking is a very difficult habit to break.  The nicotine in cigarettes is as physically addictive as hard drugs like heroin and cocaine. Even the physical act of smoking is powerful, as smokers become accustomed to the hand-mouth routine. But, quitting this habit is one of the best things you can do for yourself and [...]

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