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8 Reasons to Help Yourself by Helping Others
Spring is a time for a fresh start. Did you know that one of the best things you can do for yourself is to help others? Finding a cause and community really does bring its own benefits. Here are eight of them: Decreasing symptoms of …
5 Ways Your Dog Makes You Healthier
We all know dogs offer love and companionship. Why else would they be called “man’s best friend.” But did you know they also provide their owner with powerful mental and physical health benefits. You’re More Active Okay, maybe your bulldog wants to lie on the …
If You Don’t Have a Family Meal Each Day…
If you don't have a family meal each day, it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University says that the more often children eat dinner …
21 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Workday
Throughout your day, consider these ideas to reduce stress. Take five to 30 minutes in the morning to be quiet and meditate. Sit or lie down, and be with yourself. Gaze out the window, listen to the sounds of nature or take a slow quiet …
