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How to Build a Skin Care Routine

Great skin is not simply a matter of DNA — your daily habits, in fact, have a big impact on what you see in the mirror. But depending on which product reviews you read or doctors you consult, there is a dizzying number of opinions on everything from how to moisturize to how to protect yourself from UV rays. Ultimately, caring for your skin is simply personal. Here’s what you should keep in mind to sort through all the noise. Skin Care Tips Before You Start Three Main Steps Think […]

Sleep Tips: 6 Steps to Better Sleep

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You’re not doomed to toss and turn every night. Consider simple tips for better sleep, from setting a sleep schedule to including physical activity in your daily routine. Think about all the factors that can interfere with a good night’s sleep — from work stress and family responsibilities to unexpected challenges, such as illnesses. It’s no wonder that quality sleep is sometimes elusive. While you might not be able to control the factors that interfere with your sleep, you can adopt habits that encourage better sleep. Start with these simple […]

Link Between Happiness and Stress Relief

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One challenging aspect of stress is that it can pile up: activities that are mildly stressful can feel overwhelming when you are experiencing too much stress in other areas. Fortunately, it’s also true that small spurts of stress relief can accumulate, and can add up to increased resilience. One potential challenge that many people face when stressed and busy, however, is that they feel they lack the time or energy to practice some of the most stress-relieving and resilience-promoting activities when they need them the most. For example, exercise is an […]

How to Meditate

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Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity, and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly. Here, we offer basic tips to get you started on a path toward greater equanimity, acceptance, and joy. Take a deep breath, and get ready to relax. The Basics Setting aside time for formal meditation is an important way to establish a routine and get comfortable with the practice. Even just a few minutes a day can make a big […]

The 12 Best Foods for Healthy Skin

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Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain, and even damage organs, such as your heart and liver. But what foods you eat also affects another organ — your skin. As scientists learn more about diet and the body, it’s increasingly clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin. This article takes a look at 12 of the best foods for keeping your skin healthy. 1. Fatty fish Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel, and herring, […]

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Feeling Down? Music Can Pick You Up

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With its satisfying rhythms and melodies, music brings people together in a way few other things can. In addition, music has been shown to prompt real, physical, and psychological improvements in people’s health. How Music Affects Mood We’ve all experienced an emotional connection with music. A good song can make us feel happy or sad, in love or angry. In recent years, scientific studies have confirmed the connection between music and mood. Some studies have found that listening to songs you enjoy may increase the release of pleasure-causing substances in […]

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Ways to Rehydrate Quickly

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It’s important to rehydrate after any activity that causes heavy sweating, such as an intense workout, sauna session, or hot yoga class. Rehydrating is also crucial for preventing the damaging effects of dehydration if you have the stomach flu or are recovering from a night of drinking. This article discusses the signs and symptoms of dehydration and the best ways to rehydrate quickly at home. Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body requires water to function. Water helps regulate body temperature, lubricate joints, transport nutrients, remove […]

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Health and Wellness Podcasts

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These podcasts offer tips to help us improve and stabilize our physical and mental health. Entrepreneur Guest Writer: Elisette Carlson (founder of SMACK! Media) As entrepreneurs, we are always looking to learn, stay relevant and find inspiration from fresh perspectives. For as much as I love to read, I don’t find time to and prefer to use that time for walks, especially now, when walking and movement is so key to our mental health and general well-being. Almost every day, I listen to a podcast while on a walk, and it helps […]

Bird Watching From Home

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You’re probably spending a lot more time at home than you’re used to, doing your part to follow social distancing rules and slow the ongoing spread of COVID-19. But only humans need to follow these rules—birds don’t. It’s the perfect time to start paying attention to them by bird watching from home. Birds around the world are in the midst of their annual dash from their wintering grounds to the habitats where they breed, stopping to rest and refuel along the way. The local birds are preparing to breed, too, […]

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Mood-Boosting Activities

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During stressful times, it can be easy to slip into a negative mindset; especially when you’re stuck at home. So we wanted to provide you with activity ideas for mood-boosting fun for you and your family. These activities include arts and crafts, music, spending time with your pets, and journaling. Arts and Crafts Arts and crafts time with your kids (or diving into a new hobby such as quilting on your own) can do wonders for your mental health, according to several studies. In a 2016 study published in the Journal of […]

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