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Christmas Gift Guide 2020: Apple Watch Series 5
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Whether you’re focused on fitness or just enjoy using technology frequently, the Apple Watch Series 5 offers tons of amazing features and a quality build that helps you really get the most out of your iPhone. It has plenty of apps, both built-in and downloadable, which can help you improve your health and lifestyle and make things just a bit easier at all times. Product Details This…
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Diabetic Retinopathy – What You Need to Know
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and National Diabetic Retinopathy Awareness Month. Today’s post looks at diabetic eye disease. As if having diabetes wasn’t complicated enough, it’s also imperative to consider some of the serious complications which could arise with uncontrolled blood sugars. Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the eyes which can lead to permanent vision loss if left undetected and untreated. What Exactly IS Diabetic Retinopathy? The light-sensitive, thin layer of tissue at the back wall of your eye is called the retina. When light enters the eye, the retina sends the signal to the brain by way of the optic nerve. The brain then tells you what…
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The Importance of Oral Health for Kids
One of the most important aspects of your child’s health is their oral health. It is easy to take care of your dental health, but far too many people neglect it. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 5 children under 11 years old have at least one decayed tooth that has been left untreated. You can prevent cavities or more serious dental health issues just by teaching your child the importance of daily brushing and flossing. Watching Your Younger Kids Brush With dental health, it is not something kids learn perfectly from day one. With kids younger than 6, you want to supervise…
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Life Reset: Focus on Your Home
We have looked at a lot of areas to address when doing a life reset. We still have a few more to cover! If you are in the midst of doing a life reset, don’t forget about your home and environment. Far too often, people improve their health, habits, and even finances, but forget about the space where they spend so much time. Luckily, it is super easy to “Reset” your life in your home, with these tips. Get Rid of What You Don’t LOVE In classic Marie Kondo style, go through your home and get rid of anything that doesn’t bring you joy or happiness. All those things you…
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What You Can do for Your Fall Anxiety
Autumn anxiety is a form of anxiety you get seasonally, often between the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Learn more here. Preventing it comes down to understanding what it is, and what you believe is the cause for you specifically to get this disorder. Here are some tips to help you prevent autumn anxiety, or at least reduce its effects. Don’t Make Things Harder for Yourself It can be hard to accept at first, but sometimes you are doing things unintentionally to make your anxiety worse. If you have had autumn anxiety before, and you fear it happening again, try to rationalize what these fears are. Do…
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Life Reset: Don’t Forget Your Finances
Resetting your life should encompass every area of your life, not just your health or habits. It should also include your finances, which is such a big part of your life, and actually impacts whether you can reach your goals or not. Here are some things to know about working on your finances, and why it should be a priority. What are Your Financial Goals? Start simple by writing down exactly what your financial goals are. Be as specific as you can, down to the amount of money you want to earn or save to achieve those goals. While your financial goals will be specific to you, here are some…
