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November 11, 2020
Negative Emotions About Aging Can Hurt Your Spouse’s Health

A new study has found that one spouse’s negative outlook can damage both people’s health. If a wife is pessimistic about her aging, her husband is more likely to suffer from physical problems. A husband’s negative outlook can leave a wife with higher levels of depression.

Recipes
November 10, 2020
Four Savory Recipes to Celebrate National Peanut Butter Lovers Month

November is National Peanut Butter Lovers Month, and that makes us happy! Check out these four low-carb tasty savory recipes that will bring peanut butter to your dinner table instead of dessert!

Lifestyle
November 6, 2020
COVID-19 May Cause Brain Aging or PTSD

We’ve heard about people’s difficult recovery periods as they get over COVID-19. Researchers are now trying to clarify if the “brain fog” people experience is brain aging or PTSD.

Lifestyle
November 6, 2020
Saunas Have an Impact on Brain and Heart Health

When looking for “health hacks,” many of us first turn to common sense. But sometimes, what seems intuitive is incorrect. For instance, you would think that a sauna might be bad for a person with heart health concerns, but research has shown the opposite.

Lifestyle
November 5, 2020
The Most Important Thing to Do When the Clocks Change

The clock change marks the season in a way that has been missing this year more than most. Now, the different light and clocks are tangible signs of the change. Here's another thing you should change: the batteries in your smoke detector.

Diet
November 4, 2020
How to Get Over Halloween and Sugar

If you have been eating more sugar recently, you may be feeling “hungover” as your body tries to process it. Getting back on a healthy diet can make you feel much better, but it can be a little work. Here’s some advice to get you back on course!

Lifestyle
November 4, 2020
Canada’s Thanksgiving Can Help Us Plan

We usually love Thanksgiving. This year it’s all different. Canada’s Thanksgiving, the second Monday in October, might be an unfortunate cautionary tale we can learn from. Indoor parties have led to record high cases in some parts of the country.

Recipes
November 3, 2020
Four Delicious One-pot Beef Meals That Cut Down on Dishes

Today, we’re sharing some easy one-pot beef dinner recipes that we think you’ll love! We’re fans of one-pot meals as they save us time while cooking and cleaning up, and these four are absolutely perfect for cold weather!

Lifestyle
November 2, 2020
One in Five Grocery Store Employees Had COVID-19, Most Didn’t Know

Many people who are at higher risk for COVID-19 have been extremely cautious. But, it's hard to avoid grocery shopping. And, a study says, up to 20 percent of grocery store employees may have COVID-19 and be unaware they are spreading it.

Diet
October 30, 2020
Diet Soda Just as Bad for Heart Health

Many of us make dietary changes for heart health. But, if you've replaced Coke with Diet Coke, you might need to think again. Research has found that people who have drinks sweetened with sugar or calorie-free alternatives have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

Exercise
October 30, 2020
Chairs, Soup and Getting into Exercise Safely

When we look at beginner workouts, sometimes, the tips are beyond our skills and fitness. Here is some practical advice for genuine beginners that include using chairs, soup cans and talking to your doctor before you get started!

Lifestyle
October 29, 2020
Research Pinpoints How Many Extra Minutes of Sleep Needed to Be Less Stressed

When you spend time worrying about the past and future, you can wear yourself down. Living more in the present can help you relax more. A study using nurses has found the exact sweet spot of extra minutes a night you need to live in the moment.

Lifestyle
October 28, 2020
Aspirin May Lower Risk for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

In a study of COVID-19 patients, people who took aspirin were 44 percent less likely to be put on a ventilator, 43 percent less likely to be put in the ICU and 47 percent less likely to die in the hospital.

Diet
October 28, 2020
What to Do and Eat if You Catch the Flu

If you catch the flu, you must take care of yourself: stay at home, rest and eat the right things. We’ve all heard the adage that you starve a fever and feed a cold. It’s not true. A healthy immune system needs a nutritious diet.

Recipes
October 27, 2020
Four Low-carb Octoberfest Recipes

We’ve been sharing Halloween recipes over the last few weeks. Today, we’re sharing Octoberfest recipes: all the fun of the fall festival in your own kitchen without the carbs!

Lifestyle
October 26, 2020
Drug Becomes First to be Approved Treatment for COVID-19

Researchers are looking for proven treatments for COVID-19. In May, the drug remdesivir was authorized for emergency use. Now, the FDA has approved it as it cuts recovery time from COVID-19 by an average of five days.

Lifestyle
October 23, 2020
Mouthwash Won’t Stop You from Catching COVID-19: Here’s the Science

A study has been making the rounds that say mouthwash is the secret to stopping the spread of COVID-19. But few scientists stand by it other than the people who did the research. The proof is flimsy.

Lifestyle
October 23, 2020
Visiting the Dentist in the Time of COVID-19

October is Dental Hygiene Month, and we wanted to look at what oral health looks like in the time of COVID-19. How do you take care of yourself, and how are dentists keeping you safe?

Lifestyle
October 22, 2020
A Good Night’s Sleep Makes the Flu Vaccine Stronger

If you want the best coverage the flu shot can give you, it’s crucial to get a good night’s sleep before receiving it. Not getting a good night’s sleep can make your flu vaccine ineffective. Your body may produce up to 50 percent less of the typical antibody response to the shot.

Lifestyle
October 21, 2020
Self-care Isn’t a Luxury

If you feel like we are living in crazy times right now, you’re right! And, taking time to unwind, breathe out and relax actually helps you be better at getting through the rest of your day.

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