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Maximize Your Doctor Appointment in Just 15 Minutes: 9 Proven Strategies

Preparing for a doctor appointment: How to ask targeted questions for effective communication

Preparing for a doctor appointment with specific concerns in mind can ensure a productive and focused discussion.

How to talk to your doctor: 7 expert tips for a better healthcare experience

Patient communicating needs to a doctor, visualizing how to talk to your doctor for an optimal healthcare experience.

Flip the script on the way to talk to your doctor. Learn the secrets of how to talk to your doctor faster than you can say “co-pay.” Kickstart a teamwork approach at your next doctor visit.

How to Discover the Best Hiking Trails Wherever You Are | AllTrails Review

Photo by Oziel Gómez Sarah Siertle It’s time to get outside! Going outside, especially when you can be in nature, provides so many benefits to mental and physical health. Even just looking at trees lowers stress levels and blood pressure. Walking in nature can improve your mood and focus, not to mention the vitamin D…

Biased Optimism: Why We Overestimate Our Health & Fitness Habits

Your biased optimism may conflict with setting realistic goals.

Embrace realistic optimism, and acknowledge the pros and cons of your decisions. Ask yourself these two crazy questions to evaluate if what you are planning is doable.

7 Mindblowing Reasons Why You Can’t Ignore Moving Your Body Every Day

Moving your body - A variety of types of movements are good for a healthy lifestyle, including walking outdoors

Explore the importance of moving your body more and debunk the myth that movement is solely limited to formal workouts.

29 Healthy Actions You Can Do Easily In Five Minutes Or Less

Good habits to have include 5 minute or less healthy actions that are easy-to-implement.

Looking for easy ways to boost your health? Here’s 29 bite-size 5-minute healthy actions you can do anytime and anywhere.

Should you eat a donut? How to feel good about your food choices

Woman who wants to get healthy, but also eat a donut.

You haven’t told anyone you have decided to eat healthier. There is a box of a dozen donuts on your kitchen counter. Do you eat a donut? 30+ options to choose from.

Sweets n’ Treats: Can’t Stop Eating Desserts? Make Peace With Holiday Treats

How to avoid craving holiday candy while still enjoying sweets n’ treats with the family

Holiday sweets n’ treats are here! Cue the struggle to not let all the candy and desserts control you (and your kids too!) What to do? Is there a way to have treats in the house and still keep your self-control? The best solution for you and your kids might look a little different than you think.

Healthy benefits of smiling: 7 Reasons for smiling more

Benefits of smiling- why smiling is healthy: a healthy smile activates neural responses that work toward fighting off stress

I’m not here to tell you the benefits of smiling so you’ll look better, but why smiling is healthy so you’ll consider adding a few more smiles to your day so you can FEEL better!

Sober in October – An alcohol free experiment

A colorful array of alcohol-free drinks for the Sober in October challenge.

Have you heard about Sober in October?

What can you learn from a 31 day alcohol-free challenge? Benefits, drawbacks & tips from 3 years experience going sober for October

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