Did you know you can dramatically improve your keyboarding output if you only slightly improve your office ergonomics and posture? Posture can affect how quickly and even how accurately you touch type, and using the principles of ergonomics to give your posture a few tweaks can […]
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Caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease presents a range of challenges. Spouses, family members, and friends must deal with feelings of loss as the person they know seems to slip away. Supporting a loved one with basic activities of daily living can be […]
Read MoreDid you know that 42% of US children ages 0 to 8 have their own mobile device? Essentially all homes had a mobile device, up from half in 2011. Ninety-five percent of homes had a smartphone, 78% had a tablet, and, as I said before, 42% of […]
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Lately, I’ve been checking the number of steps I take each day. It’s not hard to do. My phone tracks it without me even asking it to. It also tracks the number of flights of stairs I’ve climbed and the number of miles I covered. […]
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What Is Speed Reading? Speed reading is the process of rapidly recognizing and absorbing phrases or sentences on a page all at once, rather than identifying individual words. The amount of information that we process seems to be growing by the day, whether it’s emails, reports, […]
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Attitudes about sexuality and aging Fantasies can help rev up your sex life. Myths, on the other hand, can stop desire dead in its tracks. Such myths aren’t the legends from classical history. They’re the stories we tell ourselves and each other to support the notion […]
Read MoreStay ahead of foot problems by inspecting your feet regularly, keeping them flexible, and wearing the right shoes. Feet are the unsung heroes of mobility, and it’s crucial to keep them healthy. Even minor problems with your feet — such as an ingrown toenail or a […]
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Sometimes pain has a purpose — it can alert us that we’ve sprained an ankle, for example. But for many people, pain can linger for weeks or even months, causing needless suffering and interfering with the quality of life. If your pain has overstayed its welcome, […]
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Antidepressant medications can be a godsend for people struggling with the dark mantle of depression. Yet like all drugs, they can cause side effects, which is why it’s important to be aware of any changes in your body when you begin any new medication. If you […]
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People sometimes jokingly use the term “addiction” in everyday conversation, referring to themselves as “chocolate addicts” or “workaholics.” But addiction isn’t something to be taken lightly. Addiction to alcohol, marijuana, prescription medications, gambling, and other substances or activities can cause serious health issues and problems with […]
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