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Health Habits to Aid Your Recovery from Sickness

Introduction: Recovering from illness requires support from healthy habits that boost your immune system, accelerate healing, and promote overall well-being. By avoiding bad habits, making smarter eating choices, and prioritizing quality sleep, you can expedite your journey to wellness. 1. Say No to Bad Habits: Eliminate harmful practices like smoking,

Meal Prep: Slim Down, Save Time, Save Money

Introduction Meal prepping is a powerful practice that promotes weight loss and overall health through portion control. By planning and preparing your meals in advance, you can take charge of portion sizes and achieve your weight goals while enjoying the additional benefits of saving money and improving your overall well-being.

How To Stay Covid Negative

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it's crucial to prioritize our health and take preventive measures to stay COVID-negative. By adopting healthy habits and avoiding harmful behaviors, we can significantly reduce the risk of infection. In this blog, we will discuss key habits to stay COVID-negative and behaviors we

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Opening the Doors to Positive Connections

Picture yourself surrounded by a vibrant community of kindred spirits, sharing laughter, support, and meaningful conversations that light up your soul. In this blog, we uncover the transformative power of positive networking, guiding you towards a life enriched with genuine connections and an abundance of mental and social well-being. Benefits

Taking Control of the Medicare Debt

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer, are responsible for a significant portion of healthcare spending in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that chronic diseases account for 90% of healthcare spending. This is a significant burden on Medicare, which

Say Goodbye to Annoying Allergies

Get ready to embrace the beauty of spring, but beware of the seasonal allergens that come with it! Millions of people suffer from allergies, but you can prepare your immune system for them and keep those pesky symptoms at bay. So, say goodbye to those sneezing fits, itchy eyes, and

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Are Cheat Meals Okay?

We understand that sticking to a strict diet can be challenging, but incorporating cheat meals in moderation can actually have some benefits. While cheat meals may not be the healthiest choice, they can help prevent feelings of deprivation and restrictiveness that can lead to snacking or other unhealthy behaviors. Additionally,

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Say Goodbye to Bad Office Habits

There are many benefits to being a professional at work. No matter if you are working as an entry level associate or running your own business. Being professional can allow you a better chance at a promotion, eliminate bad habits, and improve your mental health. If you have troubling bad

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Don't Wait Until It's Too Late: Signs for a Medical Checkup

Detecting early signs that something might be wrong with your body is crucial for getting the right treatment and preventing serious complications down the line. Having minor discomforts and abnormalities checked out could mean the difference between life and death.  We'll discuss about some early warning signs in

A Fresh Look at your Holistic Health

Initially, we discussed 13 lifestyle habits that are all important in order to have a good quality of life. However, we understand that this may have been overwhelming and difficult to remember for some. Therefore, we have condensed our list to 5 core lifestyle habits that are essential for maintaining

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Unlocking Creativity: Tips for Daily Inspiration

Creativity is the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of artistic work. Creative thinking originates from certain inspirations we look up to, from people to places to things. Thinking about creativity can be challenging, but it is scientifically proven that we are all capable of

Less is More: The Benefits of Eating Less

In today's fast-paced world, people often prioritize work over their health. They work long hours, eat unhealthy food, and lead a passive lifestyle. As a result, they suffer from various health problems such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and more. However, if you start eating less and practicing

Limiting Screen Time & Your Bad Habits

What is the first thing you reach for when you wake up and the last thing before you head off to bed? For the majority of people in the United States, that object is a phone. Furthermore, research done by Vision Direct has shown that the average U.S adult

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Positive Thinking Habits to Improve Your Well-Being

A positive mindset can have a profound impact on your holistic health and well-being. When you focus on the good in life, it helps to put things in perspective and reduces the negative impact of stress on your mental health. While stress is a natural response and can even be

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Yoga and Holistic Health

Yoga offers a unique opportunity to connect with one's spirituality, unlike traditional exercises such as jogging or weightlifting. This spiritual activity provides a chance for individuals to center themselves, to control their minds, body, and spirit. In this article, we will explore the holistic benefits of yoga, beginner

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Quitting Bad Habits

Bad habits like smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can have detrimental impacts on your overall health and well-being. From physical health to mental health, poor lifestyle habits are the leading causes of chronic diseases such as depression, financial instability, cancers, and more. While it's not always easy to

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Developing a Financial Planning Habit

The idea of financial planning is rather scary for many people as financial literacy isn’t a well emphasize topic that is taught in grade school. Financial planning consist of creating a budget, setting financial goals, identifying potential risks, creating a strategy to address the risk, and regularly reviewing and

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The Value of a Good Night's Sleep

Quality sleep is essential for our overall health and well-being. It plays a vital role in repairing and rejuvenating our bodies and minds, allowing us to function at our best throughout the day. However, many people struggle to get the sleep they need, leading to a host of health problems

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Healthy Balanced Diet Grocery Shopping

Balanced Diet: The Key to Long-Term Health As the new year begins, many of us make resolutions to improve our lives. One of the most effective ways to enhance our overall health is by adopting a balanced diet that includes three meals and snacks each day. A diet rich in

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A Healthy New Year's Resolution

Preparing for the New Year As the new year begins, it's important to think about fresh starts and new habits. One resolution to consider is making a visit to your doctor for a checkup. Yearly checkups are crucial for maintaining your overall health and well-being. They give your

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Fixing your Friendships Before the Holidays

During the holiday season, you spend much-needed quality time with those you care about the most. For some, it may be the perfect break to finish out the remainder of the year, but for others, it may be a stress-inducing time. For those who feel discomfort, here's a

Preventing A Stressful Holiday

This week's blog will discuss some holiday tips to help you get that stress-free vacation you deserve. When planning for the holidays, it can be, believe it or not, a stressful period for the host and even for guests. If experiencing a similar stress, look no further because

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Simple & Easy Holiday Exercises

With the holiday season quickly approaching, there is no better time to find the right balance between your health and future festive relaxation. This article will address the value of maintaining a healthy routine during the holiday season and provide some tips that will benefit you in the long run.

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Liu Foundation Launches New Lively Habits Short Video Series To Educate The Benefits From Preventing Chronic Diseases

Lively Habits intends to educate, motivate, and condition personal behavior change with ten integrated lifestyle habits from Harvard and Stanford's evidence-proven to prevent chronic disease.

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The Science Behind GoLively’s 10 Lifestyle Habits

The Liu Charitable Foundation use integrated evidence-based research from Harvard, Stanford, and physicians' recommendation into Lively's 10 Lifestyle Habits to educate, motivate, coach, and condition personal behavior change to benefit public health.