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  • The Startling Link Between Being Overweight and COVID-19

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    Western Cape South Africa. Specialist physician Dr. Gary Hudson says we’re facing a pandemic on top of an obesity epidemic. Startling research has now emerged showing that being obese or even slightly overweight can worsen the effect of  COVID-193. People living with pre-existing conditions such as atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension, conditions are also…

  • Do a Covid-19 Mental Wellness Self-Check

    Do a Covid-19 Mental Wellness Self-Check

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    Gisèle Wertheim Aymes
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    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]COVID-19 is still causing stress and anxiety around the globe. Statistics show that many people are feeling…

  • Waking Up With Purpose Is How You Can Live Until 100

    Waking Up With Purpose Is How You Can Live Until 100

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    Waking up with a clear sense of purpose and meaning is the secret behind why Japanese people live some of the longest and happiest lives. They sum it up in a single word: ikigai. Many of us are experiencing exceptionally challenging times. Yet we’re expected to live longer beyond 100 years of age. But how…

  • Face Masks & Exercise – How To Stay Fit & Safe

    Face Masks & Exercise – How To Stay Fit & Safe

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    Parks, gyms, and fitness centers are slowly reopening, and it’s no surprise that a lot of us are looking forward to breaking a sweat in an environment that isn’t your living room. However, with all things post-COVID, the world of fitness has changed, and it includes the use of face masks. We’re all still adjusting…

  • Six Thoughts to Deal with Your COVID-19 Anxiety

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    It is a frightening time for everyone. Countries, cities, schools, and businesses are shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of us live in areas that have been greatly affected by this dangerous disease. Others are preparing for the worst. All of us are watching the news so that we can figure out what…

  • How to Eat Healthy During Self-Isolation

    How to Eat Healthy During Self-Isolation

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    Depending on the rules, restrictions, and guidelines in your area, you may have been asked to go into self isolation during the coronavirus pandemic. You may be a vulnerable member of society or simply apprehensive about the pandemic. Or you may still be self-isolating anyway just for peace of mind. Staying healthy and still cooking…

  • 13 Face Mask Myths You Need To Stop Believing

    13 Face Mask Myths You Need To Stop Believing

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    Face masks are designed to protect us and our health, however, so many people are trying to find reasons not to wear them. The mask debate continues to rage over on every news site and Twitter timeline as misinformation continues to spread about the safety and necessity of a face mask. Now no one wants…

  • Wellness, Wine & Motherhood Is Cameron Diaz’s New Life

    Wellness, Wine & Motherhood Is Cameron Diaz’s New Life

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    Wellness, the wine business, and motherhood are exactly what our blonde bombshell actress Cameron Diaz is focusing on. She’s been a bit quiet in Hollywood. However, she’s been working hard as a new mother and pursuing other business ventures. Diaz has been in the wellness space for a while now, but she’s going full force…

  • Johns Hopkins Offers Free Psychological First Aid Online Course

    Johns Hopkins Offers Free Psychological First Aid Online Course

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    Gisèle Wertheim Aymes
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    Experts warn that a historic wave of mental-health problems is approaching following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tackling this issue is Johns Hopkins. The university is offering an innovative free psychological first aid online course. Coronavirus-related anxiety Like many other parts of the world, America is facing a wave of mental health issues. These…

  • Eating and Living Healthy with Diabetes During COVID-19

    Eating and Living Healthy with Diabetes During COVID-19

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    A healthy diet, proper nutrition, and regular exercise are important to everybody. For those living with diabetes, they’re essential. It’s more than knowing how and when to check your blood glucose levels, bigger than a quick snack or wearing an insulin pod. It’s a way of life that millions of people across the U.S. share.…