Unfortunately, there are many myths about the organ donation process. The result is that many people go to their graves without registering as organ donors. So let’s debunk these common myths to help you get informed!
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We spend a good deal of our time as friends and parents worrying about the well-being of others, without paying too much mind about our own wellness in many cases. However, unless you put yourself first sometimes, you won’t be doing yourself or anyone you care for any favors. While “me time” can be an […]
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It’s one of the last things we do before we go to bed is put on pajamas (or pyjamas, depending on your preferred spelling). There are a lot of good reasons to don your PJs other than the obvious one of covering up (you never know when you’re going to have to leave your home […]
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I had lunch with an old friend yesterday, during which she expressed a newfound inspiration for “me-time”. In her case, she had her children in her very early 20’s. Now in her 40’s she’s realized that her kids are old enough to get themselves to and from part time jobs, prepare meals once in a […]
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A recent study from the world of psychology finds that we’re too hard on ourselves. In fact, the findings, published in the journal Self and Identity claim that we tend to beat ourselves up over some pretty silly things—not going to the gym, forgetting eggs at the grocery store, and even missing the opportunity to […]
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These days, it seems the word “social” means jumping in front of a smartphone or computer to engage in social media. However, there are benefits to real human contact. In fact, research from the University of Minnesota finds that living in isolation is as bad for your health as smoking or high blood pressure. July is social wellness […]
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