Monthly Archives: May 2021

decluttering
A lot of us take pride in our home, but sometimes our busy lives can take precedent over cleaning up. Try decluttering with these 4 methods. KonMari Method This first method was developed by tidying expert and star of her own Netflix tv show, Marie Kondo. Her method is characterized […]

Decluttering With These 4 Methods

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The vaccination process has obviously come a long way, so let’s take a moment to stroll back in time and learn about vaccinations through history.  
Over the last couple years, there have been many discussions regarding vaccinations, especially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With many vaccine recipients boasting selfies with their filled-out vaccination cards and proudly bearing side-effects, and new medications being developed in record time, it is not hard to forget that immunization has […]

Vaccinations Through History

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Getting active again
With lockdowns, staying home, and avoiding group activities, this past year has made getting active to be quite the challenge. Now, many people have found themselves starting to exercise again after months or even a year of not being active. Getting started again can feel discouraging when you realize you […]

Tips for Getting Active Again

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Insulin resistance
Our skin is a powerful indicator of our health. Interestingly, signs of insulin resistance may be observed through our skin.  Early detection of insulin resistance is extremely important as it may be a key factor in avoiding type 2 diabetes down the line. Once the diagnosis is established, you can […]

Insulin Resistance and Your Skin

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US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford.  A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness.  What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

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As the pandemic has persisted, there have been increased cases of trauma-related mental health disorders, including COVID-related PTSD.
It’s Not Over Yet With a return to normalcy pending, people are itching to mark the pandemic’s end date on their calendars.  The Gallup, armed with data from the CDC and Johns Hopkins University, has estimated that herd immunity could be achieved as early as June.  However, eliminating a plague […]

COVID-19 and PTSD: Mental Health Outcomes at the Dawn of ...

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Indulging in revenge procrastination can keep your body from functioning as it should.
A Brain Breakthrough Psychologists have recently coined a term for a startling new behavior in adult psychology: ‘revenge procrastination.’ If you can relate to the scenario below, you may struggle with revenge procrastination too! Emma is a single mom of two and a full-time teacher.  She wakes up early each […]

The Newest Psychological Trend: Revenge Procrastination

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internet
Children are becoming technologically savvy before they are even potty-trained, and most of them have access to a tablet or cell phone of some sort. Giving them access to the internet allows them to place themselves in dangerous situations. They do not have the same perception of the dangers that […]

Protecting Your Child on the Internet

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