Make The Most Out Of Difficult Family Holidays

The holidays are often a time of joy and celebration, but for some families, the holidays can be difficult due to distance apart, possibly a recent death in the family, lingering tension between family, as well as the argument that everyone knows is going to happen at some point during the party.

Even if your family is facing these challenges, though, there are still ways to stay connected and festive during the holiday season. Read on to learn more about how you can make the most out of a difficult holiday season!

Stay Connected Despite Distance

One of the biggest struggles for many families during the holidays is that they’re unable to physically be together due to distance. If your family is spread across multiple states or countries, it’s especially challenging to get everyone under one roof. But that doesn’t mean you can’t stay connected!

Technology has made it easier than ever before for families to stay in touch no matter how far apart they may be geographically. Video call services like Skype or FaceTime allow you to see each other’s faces as well as hear each other’s voices no matter how far apart you are.

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Diabetics Need Micronutrients More Than Most People

Diabetes is a chronic condition that can have a significant impact on your health. Unfortunately, research has also shown that many diabetics have higher levels of nutritional deficiencies than those without diabetes.

Due to the metabolic basis of the disease and its complications, people living with diabetes (specifically Type 2) experience “significant losses of important micronutrients,” not to mention the fact that the medications often prescribed for the disease cause an increase in nutrient requirements as well.

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5 Foods To Avoid To Keep Your Memory and Focus Sharp

We all know that what we eat impacts our overall health, but it also has a major impact on our mental health as well! So to keep your memory sharp and your mental health the best it can be, it’s important to recognize and avoid some of the foods that aren’t good for your brain. Here are five of them.

5 Foods You Should Avoid For Your Mental Health

1. Refined Sugars – We all know that too much sugar isn’t good for our health,

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What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?

The holiday season is a time for giving thanks and celebrating with family and friends. For many people, it is also a time for reflection and introspection. This year, why not make it a goal to be more thankful for the good things in your life?

Studies have shown that being thankful has many benefits for both your physical and mental health. Gratitude can help you feel happier and more positive, reduce stress and anxiety, improve your sleep quality, boost your immune system,

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Your Dental Health Matters For Your Mental Health

Did you know that there is a strong connection between dental health and mental health?

According to recent studies, people with poor dental health are more likely to suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. Additionally, people that struggle with their mental health are nearly three times more likely to lose their teeth.

There are many reasons for this link. Poor dental health can lead to pain and infection, which can in turn cause stress and tension.

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Let’s Discuss The Health Benefits of Random Acts of Kindness

Did you know that performing random acts of kindness can actually improve your mental and physical health?

It’s true!

Researchers have found that when people perform kind acts for others, it not only makes them feel good, but it also has a positive effect on their overall health.

But why is this the case?

What Performing Random Acts of Kindness Does For Your Health

According to experts, there are several reasons why being kind can be good for your overall health.

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How To Pick The Best Vitamins and Supplements For Your Family

When it comes to choosing dietary supplements, the choices can be a little overwhelming. If you go into a store like Walmart, there are usually entire aisles dedicated just to supplements, and it is estimated that there are more than 29,000 different options available to consumers (with that number growing every year).

The question is, how do you pick the best supplement option for you and your family? Some people may see a quirky commercial and gravitate toward that product, but that’s probably not the best option in terms of quality and efficacy.

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5 Healthy Ways To Reduce Your Anxiety

Anxiety is unavoidable in life, as it is your body’s natural response to stress. However, it’s no secret that we live in high-stress environments, and the data surrounding mental health is showing the effect that is having, as rates of anxiety continue to go up year after year.

But while anxiety itself is unavoidable, there are some lifestyle changes that you can make to help your mind and body reduce the levels of anxiety that you are faced with.

Reduce Your Anxiety By Doing This

If you’re dealing with high levels of anxiety,

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How To Keep Up Your Exercise During The Fall Months

The fall season brings along with it beautiful scenery with the changing colors of the leaves out in nature, but with this also comes cooler temperatures and less daylight hours.

A byproduct of the cooler temperatures and less daylight is less exercise as well, as the motivation to get up and move goes down when the conditions aren’t anywhere near as comfortable as they were a month or two ago.

Still, the importance of staying committed to getting some exercise in each day can’t be understated,

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The Surprising Link Between Your Gut and Mental Health

When “Mental Health” is mentioned, it is common for many people to think solely of the brain as opposed to the body as a whole. Unfortunately, a huge misconception when mental health issues arise with someone is that it’s “all in their head.”

That’s simply not the case.

Our body is a magnificent machine, and while the brain is considered the powerhouse of the body, it takes everything inside us working together to keep us going. And that means that our mental health is determined by a lot more than just the brain.

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