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What Scares The Pants Off You

 June 6, 2017

There are a lot of things that scare us, and not all of them are the same for everyone.  Our brains love excitement, but our lives aren’t quite as exciting as they were for our ancestors.  We no longer have to run from predators or need to avoid a stampede of buffalo, but a thrill […]

What A Man Wants

 June 5, 2017

Well, since we’ve determined in a previous article what a woman wants, isn’t it time to evaluate the other side of the coin?  There are at least ten main desires of a man when looking for that woman. The modern man wants his own life, and not someone clingy.  If that lady can keep her […]

Tips to Getting Better Sleep this Summer

 June 5, 2017

Who hasn’t gone through a hot summer night when it seems virtually impossible to fall asleep? We’ve all been there, turning and tossing in bed and struggling with the perspiration that seems to have glued us to the bedsheets. It is simply, in a word, awful. In fact, what can possibly be worse than trying […]

Tranquility

 June 4, 2017

Don’t you just love that peace and tranquility that is often absent from our busy lives?  Well, how about finding that soft chair in a quiet place and indulge in a favorite novel!  There has been new research published in the journal Social Science & Medicine that revealed book readers live an average of two […]

Supplements For Depression

 June 3, 2017

Were you aware that 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 12 struggles with depression, and 11% of the US population over the age of 12 is on antidepressant meds?  Evidence shows that antidepressants are no better than placebo, as far as effectiveness.   Findings were noted in a 2014 paper on antidepressants and […]

Saunas & Melting Calories

 June 2, 2017

How can we get the benefits of exercise without actually exercising?  The fitness experts of the last century had two ways of marketing their workouts.  These were through programs or devices that were either so easy a child could do it, or they pushed you to experience limits you didn’t think possible.  Following that workout […]

Rejuvenate Your Skin

 June 1, 2017

“ It’s a good thing that beauty is only skin deep or I’d be rotten to the core.” – Phillis Diller For centuries the herbal buckthorn oil has been used in Asia and Europe and is gaining popularity in the U.S.  This is because of its many benefits, especially its potential anti-aging action.  Even though […]

Ovarian Cancer Deaths Decline

 May 31, 2017

Between 2002 and 2012 ovarian cancer deaths fell and are predicted to continue to decline in the USA, European Union and in Japan, in a smaller degree, by 2020.  This prediction is according to new research published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncology.  The use of oral contraceptives and the long-term protection against […]

Painkillers & Addiction

 May 30, 2017

Considering the long list of potentially devastating drugs, painkillers are among the most lethal, because of their side effects and addictive nature. The number of opioid painkiller prescriptions have risen by 300% over the past 10 years, and 80% of the world’s opioids are being used by Americans. The highest prescription rate in the U.S […]

Choosing the Right Sunblock

 May 29, 2017

Summer is here and with it comes the risk of many skin problems caused by too much sun exposure. However, staying indoors and away from the sunlight is a big no-no when there are beaches, parties, travels, and other outdoor activities waiting to be enjoyed. To get the most out of summer, you need a […]