Acknowledging that your parent might need some help with day-to-day activities is a burden few of us are ever prepared for. Talking to your parents about introducing them to a professional caregiver isn’t the easiest thing in the world either. They are likely to put up fierce resistance because they perceive it as an attack…

Sleep is one of the most important functions that the human body performs. Sleep helps reduce stress and is vital when it comes to combating depression and anxiety. When people do not get enough sleep, they often make work mistakes, have difficulty concentrating and can be antisocial according to WebMD. Restorative sleep should be the…

We are all after the holy grail of happiness in life, and sometimes it can seem elusive. However, research shows it is possible to be happier, and here are five ways for you to achieve it. Practice smiling We’ll start with the easiest one first. Smiling can help to improve your mood, even when you…

Employees often deal with stressful situations at work which can affect their health negatively. Many companies have wellness programs today and they can look very different at different companies. This is a good thing because they should be relevant to employees or they won’t work. A wellness program differs from health insurance or other medical…

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