The Girl Scouts have been in the news lately. And while they usually promote cookie sales this time of year, you might be shocked by what people say. It stunned me when I learned that they were coming fire for their famed fundraiser. And, people have been taking out their frustration on young scouts…
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If you have a fitness tracking app on your arm or smartphone, you likely try to get 10,000 steps in per day. But have you ever wondered why that is the number we should try to achieve? I was curious and did some research. And I found out something interesting…
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Many people start their day with at least one cup of coffee. Some enjoy two, three, or a pot. For years, there’s been debate about just how good that morning pick-me-up is for you. Harvard researchers have weighed in with how many cups are the right amount…
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For many people, staying healthy throughout the holidays is a primary goal. The Omicron variant of COVID-19 still has us concerned. If you continue to worry about the virus, experts tell us to watch for five symptoms. But there’s one big issue with this…
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As we age, so many of us focus on looking younger. I’ll admit, I think about it often. But at this point in life, turning back the clock won’t be easy. There are many things we can do to minimize the effects of aging. Some of these attempts are more extreme and costly than others…
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Throughout life, people tell us what to drink and what to avoid. When we’re young, milk is what we have to drink when we really would love a soda. Doctors remind us that we need to drink more water as we get older. Recently, researchers have found the one drink that adults need to avoid,…
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Many say that lavender has healing properties. They say it can help a headache, ease muscle pains, relieve respiratory ailments, speed healing of cuts, scrapes, and bruises. It’s supposed to be both soothing, but I don’t get it. The smell actually bothers me…
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As we get older, many, including myself, increase our focus on health and wellness. Some doctors will tell you that certain supplements help, while others claim they’re a waste of money. There is no single wellness solution for all of us, and that can be very frustrating…
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If you’re a hot dog lover, you might have heard the news of a recent study. Researchers at the University of Michigan tell us that every hot dog you eat takes 36 minutes off your life. But, there is some interesting data that also came from this study…
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Just when you thought you could finally throw your face mask away, the Delta variant appears. And medical experts tell us it would be a good idea to keep using that mask close. It looks like we may need to keep them around for a while longer…
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