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Cold feet and hands? Take a deep breath!

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Research conducted on Tibetan monks found that they were able to raise the temperatures in their fingers and toes through deep meditation. While you might not be as practiced as a Tibeta...

 

Spiced Hot Fruit Bake

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This recipe offers all the apple and cinnamon tastes of the holiday season, a little bit of a crunch and the indulgence of pie – without the guilt! You can also use it to top ice cream, ...

 

Have a ball exercising

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An exercise ball, also known as a Swiss ball, physio ball, stability ball, and a number of other clever names is nothing new in the world of fitness and rehabilitation. And it offers as ...

 

Compassionate parenting leads to more generous children

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Young children who have experienced compassionate love and empathy from their mothers may be more willing to turn thoughts into action by being generous to others, a University of Califo...

 

Take a Christmas Light Tour

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It’s no wonder more people are decorating for Christmas this year. Not only are we spending more time at home, we also good use some good cheer. This Sunday Funday load up themembers of ...

 

Understanding ‘bad’ thoughts

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Our brains sometimes tell us things that may hurt our feelings or cause us to feel insecure. These patterns are learned and develop into habits. Many people develop these cognitive disto...

 

Be a Santa to a Senior

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This year it is more important than ever to offer help to senior citizens in our community during the holidays. Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) is partnering with Home Instead to help ...

 

Change your tune - to love

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Deepak Chopra has recently appeared on social media touting the benefits of the Lovetuner. The Lovetuner is a revolutionary mindfulness tool that aligns you with the 528hz frequency, th...

 

Fall and Winter are great times for Brussels sprouts

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Often overlooked, Brussels sprouts boast high levels of many nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits. People often enjoy them roasted, boiled, sautéed or baked. ...

 

Kegel exercises today avoid complications later

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These exercises won't help you look better, but they do something just as important — strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support the bladder. Strong pelvic floor muscles can go a l...

 

Need to increase HPV vaccine uptake in adolescents

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More than 90 percent of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers could be prevented by widespread uptake of the HPV vaccine. Yet, vaccine use in the United States falls short of public...

 

Share a new Holiday song

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It seems that it’s only in the movies where Christmas Carolers show up at the exact perfect time to underscore just how magical the holidays are. Well, this year, warm up your voca...

 

Renew your enthusiasm this holiday season

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We are almost certain to be disappointed this holiday season. Some of us are grieving a loss, others are missing tradition and family. However, it is important not to spread that disapp...

 

Plan your 2021

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Now is the time to set your goals for next year. It may be just a repeat list from last year’s because the pandemic may have put the kabash on our best laid plans. But, nonetheless...

 

Sage for better respiratory health

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Sage belongs to the Salvia plant family and is derived from the Latin word salvere, which means "to heal." Aside from the metaphysical uses of ‘smudging,’ research shows that sage can al...

 

It’s a perfect time for Turkey Chili

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Put those Thanksgiving leftovers to good use with this delicious and easy recipe. This turkey chili recipe is an easy healthy yet hearty dish to serveyour next dinner! Ingredients ...

 

Roll the dice on this fitness gift

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If you are looking for a fun, inexpensive gift to help someone fulfill their 2021 resolutions, look no more. ‘Fitness Dice’ will always come up a winner.For fitness lovers of all levels,...

 

Which approaches are most effective at reducing COVID-19 spread?

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Researchers have found that physical distancing is universally effective at reducing the spread of COVID-19, while social bubbles and masks are more situation-dependent. The researchers ...

 

Make it look a lot like Christmas

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Getting into the holiday spirit begins with making your home look festive. Decorating for the holidays can be fun for the whole family with a little planning. Consider the strength...

 

Tips for coping with holiday stress and depression

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The holidays are here. Under normal circumstances they bring hustle and bustle, a crowded house,shopping worries and quite a bit of stress. This year, the scene will be different, but th...

 

Make Black Friday Golden

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By now we all know that our holidays are going to look a lot different this year. So then, will our shopping habits. Most big box stores are foregoing the traditional door-busting sales ...

 

Eat too much? Try a digestif

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With the holidays upon us surely we are bound to overindulge once or twice. While the enjoyment of a holiday feast brings pleasure, the feeling of being stuffed to the point of being put...

 

5 Ways to Trim the Fat from Your Thanksgiving Dinner

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Skip the heavy appetizers. Why fill up on cheese and crackers when there is a nice home-cooked meal to enjoy? Pass the rolls. This means less processed flour and less butter. Reduc...

 

5 ways to burn off Thanksgiving Calories

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The Calorie Control Councilfound that we eat more than 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during the typical Thanksgiving meal. Here are a few ways to get back to healthy living aft...

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