Category: Wellness Blogs
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10 Important Things To Remember About Mental Health
Mental health is something that a person has, but whether it needs to be healthy is not always easy to define. However, the unfortunate part is that society often ignores the significance of understanding and taking care of mental health. In order to start the conversation on mental health, we need to be more accepting…
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How to Create a Sustainable Garden for your Family
Looking for a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow? Plant a rainbow of vegetables, and your pot will be overflowing with golden potatoes, corn, and more. Creating a colorful vegetable garden is one way to inspire children to try new, healthy foods, setting them on a lifelong path for adventurous eating. But…
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5 Diet Tips To Avoid Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut sensitivity that prevents many people from eating the foods they enjoy. This gastrointestinal disorder triggers digestive symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation when particular foods are consumed. IBS affects up to 1 in 4 adults globally. Founder of Newtricion Wellness Dieticians, Omy Naidoo explains. Irritable…
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The Science Behind Sunscreen: How It Works and What to Look for When Buying Sunblock
Ever since the independent laboratory Valisure found dangerous benzene concentrations in 78 popular sunscreens in the spring of last year, many people have been confused about what products to use. Protection against ultraviolet radiation is essential. This is particularly true in the summer when the sun’s rays are powerful. However, it’s also vital during the…
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Dermatologist Explains Link Between PCOS and Your Skin
PCOS – you’ve probably vaguely heard about it: something to do with ovaries and fertility. So what on earth is a dermatologist writing about it for? Well, hormones and skin are a biggie and PCOS is one of the biggest culprits. Considering that 1 in 10 women of childbearing age suffers from PCOS – the…
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How to Slow Down the Progression of Dementia
After an individual gets diagnosed with dementia, there is no way to reverse the disease. But if dementia is identified in the earlier stages, there are several ways to slow down its progression. A few risk factors increase one’s likelihood of developing dementia, such as age and genetics. Although you cannot modify these risks, following…
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4 Reasons Why CDPAP Is Best for Senior Citizens
Once you have become a senior citizen, you will have to start adapting. You will be facing new levels of mobility and health, and many will need some type of care. Longevity LIVE Paid Content. That is where CDPAP comes into play. The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) allows New York Medicaid recipients the…
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9 Signs It’s Time for Assisted Living
Senior adults love to remain in control of their lives for as long as possible, which could mean downplaying some of the challenges they may be experiencing to avoid discussing the option of leaving home and enrolling in an assisted living community. It is your duty to observe the changes in your loved one’s physical,…
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6 Tips for Transitioning to an Independent Living Community
Most seniors would choose to travel the world once they retire, but some prefer to live in a place they can call their own. If that goal makes sense to you as you enter retirement age, then you might as well consider living independently in a healthy senior community. Longevity LIVE Paid Content. As one…
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Which Tea Should You Enjoy Throughout The Day?
The best way to start your mornings is by having a refreshing beverage. Some prefer strong drinks like coffee and tea, while some go for subtle flavors like honey with warm water and lemon water. If you’re a person who likes to have tea in the morning and couldn’t start your day without it, then…