HEALTH

1Mar

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NUTRITION, TOP FOUR

5 Simple Ways To Fight The Winter Blues

(BPT) - Have you noticed that you feel a little low during the winter months? You're not alone. As daylight hours shorten and temperatures drop, many people experience lower energy and mood, often called the "winter blues." Luckily, there are easy steps you can take to lift your spirits, so you can continue to feel energetic no matter how cold and dark it is outside. Check out these five simple tips from Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner that can help keep the winter blues away this season. Move in ways that feel good Moving during the colder months is key to keeping yourself happy and healthy during the winter. You don't have to incorporate an intensive workout. Instead, focus on moving your body in a way that feels comfortable to you. Stretching, dancing, yo...

People Abused By Intimate Partners Have Worse Asthma – But Researchers Are Still Untangling The Reasons Behind This Surprising Link

1Mar

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HEALTH, TOP FOUR

People Abused By Intimate Partners Have Worse Asthma – But Researchers Are Still Untangling The Reasons Behind This Surprising Link

Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising. Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of individual and environmental factors that play a role in asthma. For instance, obesity and alcohol use increase a person’s risk for asthma. And more extreme weather is linked to worse asthma symptoms. In that mix of research, a new pattern has emerged pointing to links between asthma and abuse by a current or former romantic partner. As surprising as that might sound, these links are important because intimate partner abuse is common in the U.S. An estimated 47% of women and 44% of men are physically or sexually victimized or stalked by intimate partners at some point in their li...

Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids

25Feb

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MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING, TOP FOUR

Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids

Creative Ways Parents Can Boost Everyday Mental Wellness For Kids For busy parents and caregivers juggling work, school demands, and household logistics, mental health in parenting can start to feel like one more item on an already-full list. The daily tension is real: children’s emotions show up loudly and unpredictably, while adults are expected to stay calm, consistent, and available. Yet everyday emotional support is one of the simplest ways parents supporting mental wellness can protect children’s emotional health and steady the whole home. Small, repeatable moments of connection can shape family wellbeing. Understanding Mental and Emotional Wellness at Home Mental and emotional wellness in parenting means noticing your own feelings, handling stress in healthy ways, and modelin...

14Dec

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SELF-CARE

Pisces: The Disappearing Man

The Pisces Man: Pisces is the natural ruler of the 12th house, and is ruled by the planet Neptune. Piscean energy is dreamy, mysterious, private, and secretive. Pisceans often have escapist tendencies, and require alone time to recharge their buttons. Like Aquas, they live in their own world. Unlike Aquas, however, Pisces live in a dream world. They can often be found daydreaming about their hopes and dreams for the future. Pisceans are incredibly compassionate and sensitive people who find the real world a harsh, cold place. This is why they tend to escape to their private dream world quite often; negative energy affects them greatly, so they need a break from life every so often to recharge their batteries.. At the same time, their desire to escape the everyday world can land them in di...

14Dec

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SELF-CARE

Pisces Lucky Days — With Good Fortune

If you were born in between February 19th and March 20th, your Astrology sun sign is Pisces the Fish. As a Pisces, you are likely to know your basic Horoscope; but you may not know that several days each month are lucky for you just because of your sun sign. Learn when these days fall, and which specific hours of each day are extra lucky for you as a Pisces. Lucky Moon days for Pisces For each sign of the Zodiac, individuals will have a particular phase of the Moon which brings them extra good fortune. As a Pisces, how far your birth day falls within the span of days for your sun sign corresponds to how old the moon will be when your luck time occurs. For example, if you were born between February 20th and February 26th, you will have extra good fortune during the days of the new moon. If...

Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals And Fast Food And Other Ultra-Processed Foods May Contribute To Cognitive Decline

1Mar

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SELF-CARE, VIDEO REELS

Cookies, Chips, Frozen Meals And Fast Food And Other Ultra-Processed Foods May Contribute To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods – like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food – may contribute to cognitive decline. Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Many factors that contribute to cognitive decline are out of a person’s control, such as genetics and socioeconomic factors. But ongoing research increasingly indicates that a poor diet is a risk factor for memory impairments during normal aging and increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. But when evaluating how some diets may erode brain health as we age, research on the effects of consuming minimally processed versus ultra-processed foods has been scant – that is, until now. Two r...

Pisces Your Lucky Days Throughout The Year

25Feb

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SELF-CARE

Pisces Your Lucky Days Throughout The Year

If you were born in the range of days from February 20th through March 20th, your Astrology sun sign is Pisces the Fish. As a Pisces, you probably know your basic Horoscope, but did you know there are over seventy days each year that are lucky for you, because of your sun sign? Just what are these Pisces lucky days? Your Birth Date In Numerology, your birth date is an especially lucky day for you. So, you always add your birth date to your list of lucky days. As an example, comic Billy Crystal was born on March 14th, 1948, so he should add March 14th to his March lucky days for 2008. Universal Days Days on which the Universal day number is the same as your Life Path number are also lucky for you. The universe goes your way on these particular days. Your Life Path number is calculated...

Keep Your Sweetheart Safe From Allergy And Asthma Triggers On Valentine’s Day

13Dec

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SELF-CARE

Keep Your Sweetheart Safe From Allergy And Asthma Triggers On Valentine’s Day

Flowers, food, fragrances and more — Valentine's Day is a special time to show your sweetheart you care with gifts and gestures both grand and small. The goal is to make your valentine blush and take their breath away. But you want it to be from the love they feel, not an allergic reaction. "Some traditional Valentine's gifts can cause an allergic response, which can halt any romantic moment fast," said allergist Dr. Kathleen May, M.D., president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). "Hives, coughing, sneezing and difficulty breathing are a few reactions that can occur if you don't think ahead about your loved one's needs." May and the team of experts at ACAAI share some common romantic gifts that can cause an allergic response, along with safer alternatives to...

Simple Daily Habits To Boost Your Health From Head To Toe

12Feb

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HEALTH

Simple Daily Habits To Boost Your Health From Head To Toe

Busy parents juggling work, family, and basic self-care often want better health but feel stuck between conflicting advice and a schedule that can’t handle another overhaul. The core tension is simple: big goals don’t fit into real days, so beginners’ health improvement stalls before it starts. Daily health routines work best when they’re small enough to repeat and broad enough to support holistic well-being from mind to muscles to skin. With a few steady general health strategies, head-to-toe wellness becomes something that builds quietly in the background. Quick Summary: Daily Habits for Whole-Body Health Add flexibility exercises to keep joints mobile and support comfortable movement. Build restorative sleep habits to improve daily energy and overall recovery. Use st...

Boost Your Well-Being With Garden Therapy

12Feb

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MENTAL HEALTH

Boost Your Well-Being With Garden Therapy

(BPT) - Step into the world of gardening, a blossoming trend that's captivating people of all ages. If you've already spent time in the garden, you understand the excitement of seeing vibrant colors coming to life as your plants grow and bloom. Beyond enhancing your outdoor spaces, gardening also provides meaningful benefits for your health and well-being. Embrace the joys of summer gardening with Beacon® Impatiens and discover the powerful wellness benefits of spending time outdoors and connecting with nature. Get physical Take part in the physical nature of gardening — a hands-on activity that gets you moving, improves joint flexibility and enhances your range of motion. Your body will thank you as the activity boosts endorphin production — feel-good hormones that relieve stress, r...