Tag: well-being
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The Science of Happiness
The pursuit of happiness has been around for hundreds, if not thousands of years. We all want to feel the joy, energy and confidence that comes with being happy. It’s even mentioned in the 1776 US Declaration of Independence. And there’s now an International Day of Happiness on March 10. Up until recently, most research…
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Foods for Your Brain and Mental Well-being
You are what you eat. And not only that, you think based on what you eat as well. We’re learning more and more about the effect foods have on mood, how we think, and whether one gets dementia in later life. Most of us have a go-to comfort food or reach for certain foods when…
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Seven Hacks to Beat Stress
Stress. It’s a part of everyone’s life. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, working or retired, we all experience it. And nearly two years into the pandemic, it’s on the rise. In 2020, approximately 1 in 3 adults reported being stressed. But it’s also something all of us will feel at some point,…
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Help! I have no time to exercise.
Twenty to thirty minutes per day. Or 150 minutes per week. That’s the minimum amount of exercise recommended. It’s less time than a TV sitcom. Or less than most people spend commuting to work. Yet only 1 in 5 of us meet that target with many people saying they have no time to exercise. It’s…