Face masks can be hard on your skin, but that’s a small price to pay for reducing the spread of COVID-19. Still, you want to keep your skin healthy for the sake of your overall wellbeing and self-esteem. Why do masks irritate your skin? It’s mostly a matter of friction and moisture. A mask that fits poorly will slide around when you walk or talk. Any mask may trap in oil, perspiration, and dirt. With prolonged use, that can lead to rashes, itchiness, and the new acne known as maskne. You … [Read More...] about The Secret to Keeping Your Skin Healthy While Wearing a Mask
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7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
One of the primary causes of dying of “old age” is illness. An ineffective immune system makes it much more likely that someone will die of pneumonia, Covid-19, or even cancer. While this is more common in the elderly, even younger people can suffer from an immune system insufficiency. Your immune system keeps you alive every day by fighting off disease-causing bacteria and viruses. It also kills cancer cells. Use these strategies to boost your immune system and optimize your … [Read More...] about 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Health
We pay more attention to the health of our body than we do the health of our brain. Just as there are many things you can do to preserve the health of your body, you can also take steps to preserve your cognitive abilities. You have more control over your brain health than you might think. Taking the right steps today can help to avoid serious issues, like stroke and Alzheimer's disease down the road. You can’t live without your brain, and you’ll struggle to enjoy life with a compromised … [Read More...] about Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Health
The Value of Healthy Boundaries in All of Your Relationships
Every relationship requires boundaries. What are boundaries? Personal boundaries set limits on how others can behave in your presence and interact with you. Certainly, your boundaries have been violated at some point in your life. Maybe a partner used language that was unacceptable toward you. Perhaps someone invaded your privacy by asking you a personal question you considered inappropriate. What are your boundaries? How do you show others where you draw the line? Once your lines are … [Read More...] about The Value of Healthy Boundaries in All of Your Relationships
10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life
Is your life in a rut? Do you admire those people on the National Geographic Channel that are exploring the Amazon? Maybe you’re intrigued by stories of skydiving that your coworkers shared by the watercooler. Perhaps you’re sick of eating macaroni and cheese every Thursday night. Maybe you’d like to take a new vacation instead of camping down by the river for the 8th year in a row. You want to experience some adventure! Consider these strategies to add some adventure to your … [Read More...] about 10 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your Life