01

Dec

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Get Zoom Ready

Remember when we used to get up in the morning, jump in the shower, guzzle down a cup of coffee, rush out the door, and then deal with real 3D people? Yeah, me neither. But we did it. Also, try to remember what it was like to interact with others without having to stare back at y...

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30

Nov

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How to Find Gratitude During a Pandemic Holiday Season

Here we are - our first official quarantined holiday season. It's easy to sit back and rattle off why this year is so much more complicated than holidays of years gone by, but what would that do? Just cause more stress and negativity, in our opinion. This year, take t...

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23

Nov

Quarantine 15? What to Do About Weight Gain During the Pandemic

Originally published on Yale Medicine by Kathy KatellaIt's easy to see how you might gain weight during the pandemic, especially if you are spending most of your time at home. Comfort food recipes have been trending on Google. (There is so much baking going on, supermarket...

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20

Nov

Facial Procedures and Pandemics

We're well aware of all of the things we shouldn’t do during a pandemic, and quite frankly, we’re over the negativity. Let’s talk about things we can do like plant a garden, buy new bedding, deep clean the carpet, and facial plastics! You read that r...

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18

Nov

Staying Healthy During Inactive Times

The quarantine has offered a lot of new experiences - some good and some bad. Many of us have enjoyed a lower gas bill but miss social interactions. Others welcome the alone time while others are practically jumping out of their skin for some human contact. One thing that m...

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16

Nov

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How to Rock Out With Headphones Without Damaging Your Hearing

How To Be Safe With Your Ear With HeadphonesWhether it's jamming out during a workout or starting the morning with a podcast, many of us spend time every day with earbuds blasting sound into our ears.While these little sonic feeding tubes can fill us with satisfying sound...

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11

Nov

A Productive and Healthy Quarantined Holiday

The holiday season is upon us. With temperatures dropping and a stubborn pandemic, how can we utilize the time inside to our advantage regarding health and wellness? We've got you covered. Here are a few suggestions on how you can stay happy, healthy, and sane during our fi...

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09

Nov

Younger woman in a yellow sweater, having allergy problems

Flu virus’ best friend: low humidity

By Ziba KashefYale researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu during winter months: low humidity.While experts know that cold temperatures and low humidity promote transmission of the flu virus, less is understood abou...

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04

Nov

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Non-Snorers Need Love Too

Snoring indeed harms the snorer's health, but what about the non-snorer? I’ve always felt that snoring was a cruel joke to those of us who don’t snore. It can be a household affliction. What is a non-snorer supposed to do with a loud loved one?The truth is, the...

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02

Nov

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11 Sleep Mistakes You’re Probably Making — and How to Fix Them

Are You Getting Good Sleep?Many health conscious folks have a strong awareness and commitment to the relationships between nutrition, exercise and health, but what we often overlook is sleep! Without proper sleep, all those efforts may be getting thwarted and you may not even kn...

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