SmarterLifestyles

If you are 45 or older, it’s never been easier to get tested for the #2 cause of cancer death in the US.  Colon cancer will affect one out of 24 Americans and, unfortunately, many people have poor outcomes due to delayed diagnosis. The good news is that a new physician-founded company, Convena Health, is […]

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While the best trick to preventing a hangover is to not drink too much in the first place, it can happen especially around the holidays. So if you happen to enjoy yourself a little too much at a party here is what you can do to fend off the nausea, headaches, dizziness and general misery […]

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Our daily activities certainly play a role in our long-term well being. Apart from the immense toxins present in the environment due to pollution, many people still consciously introduce harmful chemicals into their body – i.e. drugs, alcohol, food preservatives, etc. Apart from these habits, there are 7 other factors that have a serious influence […]

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Everyone now knows there are many advantages to obtaining an online education.  An online education allows students to keep their full-time jobs, and complete degrees at their own pace.  And by earning a college degree, individuals dramatically boost their earning potential.   Furthermore, the US currently has an extreme shortage of skilled, educated workers, so a […]

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Most everyone goes through periods in life where they ‘fly solo’…either by choice; or just when they find themselves in between relationships.  Alone periods needn’t be lonely – they can be wellsprings of needed self growth.  Then, when the time comes and  you’re ready to start dating again, if you radiate self confidence and energy, […]

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As the weather begins to warm up, the long days in the office are beginning to make everyone a bit antsy.  Spring break just passed and now, the ideas of vacation are creeping around in our brains- why book not a cruise?  When it comes to cruises, there is something for everyone. Whether it be […]

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When the mood strikes, a kiss can catch us in a mix of tastes, textures, mysteries—and scents.  We kiss nervously, flirtingly, angrily, or excitedly.  And a kiss is not just all about sex: Hollywood celebs throw us air kisses, mobsters impart the kiss of death, and an astronaut kisses the soil after a safe return […]

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(SL) — Most Americans aged 50+ share the same concerns: they worry about maintaining economic security for themselves; their long-term health and finding the right insurance; maintaining livable, affordable housing—and just enjoying an engaged, active lifestyle.  Now, with the first baby boomers turning 50, and the economy in a recession, these concerns have never been […]

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