Everyone preaches the need for authenticity. Yet, it feels risky to be authentic. We want to fit in. We want people to like us. And we wish everyone would accept us just the way we are. To achieve this acceptance, we choose to show who we think we could be rather than what we truly are. That's why social media is so full of "fake people." Many people have come up with … [Read more...] about Modern Day Happiness: Keeping Your Authenticity
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A Quick Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
You may have seen TV commercials with Barry Manilow and less famous senior citizens talking about AFib. That's shorthand for atrial fibrillation, the most common cause of irregular heartbeats. When you have AFib, the electrical signals to the upper chambers of your heart become disorganized. A healthy heart beats steadily for about 60 times a minute at rest. With AFib, that … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
As of 2020, life expectancy for women in the United States is 80.5 years, and you may live much longer than that. Taking care of your health can help you to celebrate more birthdays and increase the quality of your life. You probably know that women tend to live longer than men. However, you may be surprised to learn that women are at higher risk for many conditions that are … [Read more...] about 9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
7 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Any Obstacle in Life
An obstacle is a stumbling block. It tries to prevent you from achieving your goals. To move forward in life, you have to overcome the barriers. Setting goals is one side of the coin, but you also need to achieve them. Obstacles usually come around when you're at that point of execution. It is when you're busy working on goals that you encounter obstacles. And at that point, … [Read more...] about 7 Tips That Will Help You Overcome Any Obstacle in Life
A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar
Most people love sugar. It’s sweet, great for giving us spikes in energy, and a wonderful way to indulge in something special when you want a treat. Unfortunately, as great as sugar might taste, it’s not so great for your health. Added sugars are responsible for around 17% of the total calorie intake of adults in the US, and all that sugar leads to weight gain. If extra … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide for Cutting Down on Sugar