Suffering from COVID fatigue? Chances are you are not alone. Although the pandemic is looming longer than we would like, there are things we can do to cope with it and feel better about ourselves in the process. Guest author, Cheryl Conklin, from Wellness Central, offers ways to manage while we navigate through this once…
Category: Safety
3 Ways to Prevent Suicide During COVID
As news anchors continue to report on the uptick of COVID-related suicides, the unknown can lead to distress and uncertainty. Below are three tips to help prevent suicide during this once in a lifetime event. Three Ways to Cope 1. Pay attention to what has your attention. Watching the constant news cycles, all day long,…
COVID-19: A Closer Look at Social Distancing
Who would have thought 2020 would begin with concerns of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the demand to be quarantined? The United States was taken by storm by how rapidly the COVID-19 spread. As America continues to battle the pandemic, scores of heath officials have insisted that social distancing should be a daily practice until the…
The Science Behind Daylight Saving Time
Spring forward, fall back…wait a minute, how does that go? Since many are not sure about the nuts and bolts of Daylight Saving Time (DST), we will delve into more information about this well-known time of the year. Here is what you need to know. First, the official spelling is Daylight Saving Time, not Daylight…
4 Ways to Go Green and Save
Green initiatives have been implemented across the globe. And, why shouldn’t they be? With everyone draining the earth of its precious resources and all. You don’t have to feel guilty for not doing your part. You can go green and save with the below tips. Green with Envy 1. Many conversations arise between friends, so…
3 Facts About Sunscreen
True or false: We should slather on sunscreen even during winter months. That answer is true. In fact, sunscreen should be worn all yearlong. According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, skin cancers are on the rise. Moreover, one out of every five Americans will get skin cancer at some point in their lives. The risk…
4 Ways to Protect Online Passwords
Whether for our home or office, we need passwords to gain access to some of our most important information, therefore password protection is key. While the task may seem confounding, there are steps that you can take to make this process less cumbersome, four in fact, are included in this article. Network Support Identity thieves,…
Old Man Winter Got You Down?
Mounds of snow on the ground that never seem to melt away for months at a time, treacherous driving conditions, having to brave blisteringly cold temperatures and bundling up in layers of clothing just to stay warm. Though spring is just around the corner, winter is absolutely miserable for many because they experience the blahs. Not to…
4 Ways to Ramp-Up Memory Function
If you had the memory of an elephant, you might be able to remember all the things you have to do in a day. Oh well, you win some and you lose some. But, you can learn ways to improve your memory function. Four ways, in fact, are listed below. Working Out your Brain 1….
4 Facts About Gift Cards
What do I buy? And, from which store? Finding the perfect gift for someone on your list can be like finding a needle in a haystack. Rather than running the risk of purchasing the wrong gift, scads of shoppers often turn to gift cards for help. One allure of gift cards is that you can opt…
3 Ways to Safeguard Your Laptop/PC
Malware, Adware and other viruses can keep us from surfing the Web as we normally would. Don’t fret, here are three ways to stop viruses from attaching themselves to your computer or laptop. Easy as Can Be We pay top dollar for our devices, so naturally, we want to take care of them and ensure…
Severe Weather Checklist
As children, many sang the nursery rhyme, “Rain, Rain Go Away,” but at the time we had no inkling of the fact that torrential downpours and other calamities were even a possibility. Though meteorologists give their best guesstimate, no one knows for certain when disaster in the form of severe weather may befall them. But,…
4 Kid-Friendly Search Engines
Fact: The Internet is home to all types of Web sites. While surfing the Internet, kids are only a click away from being exposed to either the most helpful or harmful images. In the same vein, there are many safety concerns when off the Internet, let alone on it. But, at least by keeping these sites handy, you won’t have to…
3 Ways to Curb Bad Eating Habits
We eat to live and not live to eat. Though finding ways to balance eating and a healthy lifestyle may seem like one of the biggest feats to accomplish, it doesn’t have to be; especially if you follow these tips. Eating is Believing Whether we pile our plates up with our favorite foods are not,…
8 Online Dating Sites
February 14th, a day set aside for couples to declare their undying love brings about many things including marriage proposals, vow renewals and weddings. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, there are many that have not been so lucky in love or even struck by cupid’s arrow, for that matter. But, there are Web sites that…
5 Social Media Snafus
Facebook this, Tweet that, is there anyone who’s not on some form of social media these days? More pointedly, the landscape of how we connect to one another is rapidly changing; which means we have much more to be aware of. But, you no longer have to assume anything when it comes to social media, just follow…
3 Ways to Switch from Pessimism to Optimism
Wouldn’t it be wonderful, if with just a flick of a switch, we could turn off pessimism and turn on optimism? Are you a self-professed optimist or pessimist? Don’t worry either way, you can still learn tips for how to turn any situation around, in your mind at least. A Plethora of Feelings 1. Many…
The Taming of the Flu
It’s common place to see would-be sufferers donning a mask during “flu” season. As the super cautious occasionally peer up from their masks, you get the sense that they would rather not wear a mask at all. But, just ask anyone and they will tell you that it’s no fun being sick, especially when the…
3 DIY Projects You Ought Not Attempt
With The Home Depot, Lowe’s and True Value home improvement stores in such close proximity to residences, it is easier than ever to tackle do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. But, should you? Here are three reasons not to take on work around the house. Work and Plenty of It 1. Do you want to beautify your home…
10 Strongest U.S. Housing Markets
The U.S. is a wonderful country; it’s not without its set of problems like any other country, but wonderful nonetheless. Moreover, analysts continuously debate about whether or not the real estate market is back on track. What you should know is that 10 housing markets definitely are more secure than other ones. Utilizing Every Resource…
4 Best Antioxidant Vitamins
We are right in the thick of ‘Cold and Flu Season.’ What does this mean? There is a great need to ramp-up our vitamin intake, to help promote our health by boosting our immune system. And, what better way to do this than by taking these four antioxidant vitamins? Listening to Vitamin Talk Step one is…
4 Healthy Weight Loss Tools
Your doctor may have advised you to lose weight for health reasons or you may want to trim the fat to look svelte like your favorite celebrity. And, many have been spinning their wheels in order to maintain the ideal weight with little or no success. If this is you, you’ve found the right article to help…
3 Need-to-Know Massage Options
Could you use a massage? Many people are in the same boat, but are in the dark about which techniques may be available to them. Three options are discussed in this post. More Benefits than One 1. You don’t have to travel to the Scandinavian country of Sweden, just to enjoy the benefits of a…
How to Eat Right and Stay within Budget
You have two choices when it come to food options: You can either eat healthy or fill yourself with a bunch of empty calories. If you are like most of us, you are on a budget, but you can still eat right while staying well within your means. How? One way is by following these simple…
6 Tattoo Removal Tips
Tattooing has been around for countless decades. But, what do you do when the tattoo of your dreams turns into a nightmare? That’s right, you want to remove your tattoo. The following will tell you the best ways to clear your canvas. Painting a Picture Why are people searching for ways to remove their tattoo?…
Headache or Migraine?
There aren’t enough hours in the day to devote to unearthing the difference between a headache and a migraine. There is just so much mounting information on these topics. However, a brief synopsis of these conditions is outlined below. How to Decipher You’ve spent months preparing for a presentation at your work, only to awake…
Best Cleaning Tips, Ever
The husband, the kids, the dog. Our homes are arranged and rearranged everyday. Wouldn’t it be great if you had your own personal guide on how to clean shop? By following these cleaning tips, you may get your home back in tip-top shape even faster. Cleanliness Is… It’s never too early or too late for…
Winning with Water
Soda, juice, tea and hosts of other beverage options. If you were to survey a group of individuals about their beverage of choice, water just may not make the list. After all, it is odorless, colorless and tasteless, but it is necessary for the body to function as it should. Find out what its benefits…
2 Dangerous Places to Use Debit Cards
Magicians all across the globe may be amazed at how some are able to successfully gain access to ones debit card information. We work hard for our earnings and this is exactly the reason why we should learn how to protect our money, especially when it comes to swiping our debit card. Which two places…
Money On the 1’s: Penny Stocks 101
Very few things in life are without its risks. Penny stocks, however, falls right into the risk category. What are penny stocks? And, how are they traded? Continue reading for the answers. A Penny for Your Thoughts There are many scams out there concerning money, but penny stocks, to some, is not one of them. The…
The Multi-Faceted Lives of Introverts
From harnessing the power of social media to celebrity encounters, in today’s world the pressure is on to be an extrovert, rather than an introvert. And, many view introverts as being the ‘underdog,’ but is this really the case? Of course not, this is just one of the many misconceptions about this particular group of…
5 Ways to Keep Pounds Off
Untold amounts of time go into Jenny Craig, WeightWatchers and Nutrisystem ad campaigns and these organizations make a killing from those wishing to adopt a healthier lifestyle. But, there are five things you can do to assist yourself in the matter and stop yourself from gaining weight in the process. Taking Baby Steps 1. Super-sizing…
1 Legal Addiction
The world is composed of many different kinds of people. And, some of us have developed both good and bad habits along the way. This article speaks to those who have one particular addiction, that of sugar. One Packet or Two? First, what is an addiction? An addiction is a condition that results when a…
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