May 26, 2013

Does Facebook Impact Body Image?

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Recent study says, yes! By: Ashton Darnell "I look terrible in that photo - untag me!" We have probably all said this to at least one of our friends after they uploaded their latest slew of photos on Facebook, to include some not-so-flattering images from last Saturday nights karaoke … [Read more...]

The Surprising Benefits of Power Naps

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Why you should avoid overloading on the caffeine and enjoy a mid-day power nap! By Ashton Darnell With our busy schedules, the idea of scheduling time for a power nap might seem unproductive. False. Power naps have actually been proven to help recharge the system and increase alertness … [Read more...]

Take 5 Minutes to Improve Your Day

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Endless Beauty shares 5 ways to improve your day, that take just 5 minutes! By Ashton Darnell What's 5 minutes? With busy schedules and deadlines, 5 minutes can seem like an eternity. False. Don't let your busy schedule fool you. Everyone has 5 minutes to spare, especially when those 5 … [Read more...]

5 Simple Habits That Make Life Easier

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Live light. By Ashton Darnell We tend to hold ourselves to high expectations, which only prove to increase our stress levels. Why? Perhaps it's because we load ourselves up. We create a sense of heaviness that can make even the easiest of tasks seem overwhelmingly … [Read more...]

Quick Tips: Anger Management Advice

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Simple tips that can help prevent poor decision making while angry By Ashton Darnell There are two definite situations where we strongly advocate not making important decisions: while drinking alcohol or while angry. The first situation should be a given--it's no secret that alcohol does … [Read more...]

Are You A Workaholic?

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How to tell if you're working too hard By Ashton Darnell If you think you might be, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But how much work is too much work?   You May Be Burning Out If… If you’re exhausted constantly, you feel overwhelmed or have anxiety about work … [Read more...]

Walk for Wellness

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How taking a short walk each day can help clear your mind and de-stress By: Ashton Darnell Deadlines, appointments, and daily obligations are all things in life that are unfortunately unavoidable. With stress from work, school, or a combination of the two it can be hard to find time to even … [Read more...]

Green Tea and Coffee Consumption May Help Lower Stroke Risk

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A new study shows that drinking green tea and coffee regularly may reduce your risk of a stroke. By Ashton Darnell If you enjoy a fresh cup of coffee or a hot cup of green tea regularly, you might be at a lower risk of suffering from a stroke than those who do not regularly indulge in the two … [Read more...]

5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Health

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Small changes that make a big difference By Ashton Darnell You don't have to make huge life decisions to make improvements to your overall health. Studies have shown that it's actually the small things that can have the biggest health benefits. So before you join a gym or begin a crazy … [Read more...]

Stress-Free Eating: 5 Foods that Reduce Stress

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Snack on these tasty foods and reduce your daily stress levels! By: Ashton Darnell In the world we live in, stress is inevitable. Whether it stems from a hectic work schedule or a heavy school load, we are constantly bombarded with deadlines and pressure to get things done. While there are … [Read more...]