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HOW TO SLEEP RIGHT, TONIGHT |
| The root of most sleep problems is stress. We're overloaded, over-stimulated and overwhelming our bodies' ability to relax. Our nervous system is built for a sprint, but we're living in a stress marathon. If you go to bed worried we are probably going to wake up in the middle of the night and when that happens, the next day is pretty much shot. More» |
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BACK PAIN AT WORK: PREVENTING ACHES, PAINS AND INJURIES |
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Back pain can make it hard to do your job. Understanding what causes workplace back pain can help you avoid it. Whether it's dull and annoying or screaming for attention, back pain can make it hard to concentrate on your job. Many occupations - such as nursing, construction and factory work - may place significant demands on your back. More» |
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HOW TV AFFECTS YOUR CHILD |
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Television, in moderation, can be a good thing: Preschoolers can get help learning the alphabet on public television, grade schoolers can learn about wildlife on nature shows and parents can keep up with current events on the evening news. But despite its advantages, too much television can be detrimental. Research has shown that children who spend more than 4 hours a day watching TV are more likely to be overweight. More» |
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HOW TO BE A HAPPIER MOM: 8 WAYS TO FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE |
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Ask a mom if she's happier now that she has a child and she'll usually say yes. In fact, around the world, children top the list of the most enjoyable things in life. But psychologists who study happiness - a new field in the past decade - often report a different picture. More» |
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THE SECRETS TO HAPPINESS |
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We keep wanting things that will never make us happy. For example, practically everyone wants to be rich and thin. Yet, he points out; studies show that having enough money for the basic necessities of life - food, clothing, and shelter is all we really need for happiness. This tells us that although we believe that something we can touch is going to light up our hearts, the truth is we usually don't know what will make us happy. More» |
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