Typically, whenever either my brother or I approached my dad with a question, he told us to, “Go ask your mother.” However, looking back with adult eyes, my pops certainly did share some pretty valuable life nuggets with us. From appreciation of the great outdoors (even if was tent pitched in your own backyard) to […]
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Many of us have resorted to hasty actions when peeved. However, I think we can all agree that sending your boss a “tell it like it is” email in the heat of the moment is not usually the best idea. Come to think of it, there are plenty of actions that we should just avoid […]
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Don’t take it from me; take it from the experts—the real health care professionals who suggest that neglecting self-care, or not taking enough “me time,” can have harmful effects on your health and wellbeing. So the next time you feel guilty for taking that yoga class or lazy for indulging in a weekly massage treatment, […]
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Huntington-Ashland-Ironton, a metropolitan area that encompasses parts of three different U.S. states, is the most obese community in America, according to a new Gallup study. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Boulder, Colorado, has been named the nation’s slimmest community for the fifth time in six years. Huntington-Ashland-Ironton encompasses parts of West Virginia, Kentucky, […]
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Earlier today, I was chatting to my friend Kate about the benefits of living life at a slower pace and she made a great point, “Nothing is under control so you might as well learn to love now!” I know, that Kate is a smart cookie (and easy on the eyes, to boot)! We’re all […]
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When you read the news about destructive oil spills and devastating power outages, you might wonder what you can contribute that will make a difference. However, as the little guy or girl, all of us can do our part to lead a more eco-friendly lifestyle—like buying fewer plastic packaged goods, conserving energy, and reducing carbon […]
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