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Laughter is the Best Medicine
The Health Benefits of Humor and Laughter
What is more infectious than yawning? Laughter, the sound of roaring laughter is far more contagious than any cough, sniffle, or sneeze. When we share laughter with others it helps create a bond building happiness and intimacy. Laughter also triggers healthy physical changes in the body...
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Being aware of your surroundings is one of the first steps in personal safety. When you are out and about it is important to aware of what’s going on, who is in the area, what are you doing and how are you carrying yourself. You should get in the habit and practice these skills whenever possible until they become second nature.
When you are alone, park in a well light area that is by open...
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TAKING CARE OF YOUR ORAL HEALTH
Brushing alone isn't enough to clean all of the plaque from the surface of your teeth. Interproximal areas (those places in between your teeth) and below the gumline are two spots where the toothbrush can't reach and plaque can build up. These are areas that are more susceptible to cavities. Daily flossing and regular visits to your dentist are the only effective...
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According to a recent article in YES magazine, Positive Psychology has made great strides in discovering what makes us happy and satisfied with our lives. Science has proven that these ten strategies for creating happiness work:
Savor Everyday Moments - make the most of every moment of every day. NOW is all we have
Avoid Comparisons - simply focus on our own accomplishments, not those of...
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We all have had that feeling, its mid afternoon and you feel like you just can’t keep going. The idea of taking a nap pops in your mind or the urge to run to the vending machine and grab a candy bar. Our drooping eyelids can be blamed on our circadian rhythm, a natural drop in body temperature, and a small release of melatonin around 2-3 pm.
Here are a few tips to help fight the afternoon slump...
According to a recent article in YES magazine, Positive Psychology has made great strides in discovering what makes us happy and satisfied with our lives. Science has proven that these ten strategies for creating happiness work: Savor Everyday Moments - make the most of every moment of every day. NOW is all we have Avoid Comparisons - simply focus on our own accomplishments, not those of...
We all have had that feeling, its mid afternoon and you feel like you just can’t keep going. The idea of taking a nap pops in your mind or the urge to run to the vending machine and grab a candy bar. Our drooping eyelids can be blamed on our circadian rhythm, a natural drop in body temperature, and a small release of melatonin around 2-3 pm. Here are a few tips to help fight the afternoon slump...
