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 … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
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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 … [Read more...] about Proven Ways to Boost Your Brain Health
11 Tips for Overcoming Laziness
Laziness is frustrating. There are things that you know you should be doing, but you simply don’t feel like doing them. Everyone has been in this situation more than once. A lazy day isn't an issue on occasion, but chronic laziness can cause a lot of short and long-term challenges in your life. Learning to deal with laziness in an effective manner is an important tool in … [Read more...] about 11 Tips for Overcoming Laziness
13 Natural Ways to Fall Asleep Quickly
How long does it take you to fall asleep? The average time is about 10 to 20 minutes. If you fall asleep much faster, you may be sleep deprived. If you take much longer, you may find it difficult to get the recommended 7 to 8 hours of slumber. The scientific name for trouble falling asleep is sleep onset latency, and it affects the efficiency of your sleep. Falling asleep on … [Read more...] about 13 Natural Ways to Fall Asleep Quickly
A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen
Remember when your kids were little, and they were happy to do just about anything for a sticker or a kind word? Now they’re older, and you have to try harder to motivate them. Many parents become frustrated with teens who play video games for hours but avoid homework and chores. The situation can be even more challenging now that COVID-19 limits opportunities for … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Teen