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relationship

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Signs of your relationship struggling…..and how to improve it

When you have been with your partner for many years, it is only natural that the physical side of your relationship will change. You may have become used to excitement and thrills when you first got together but as you settle down, you have other commitments you have to deal with, and this can take its toll on your relationship. If you have to cope with full-time jobs, looking after kids, financial problems, and looking after the family home, finding […]

todayJuly 2, 2019 49

Kroger

Business & Lifestyle

Kroger to sell CBD products in nearly 1,000 stores

CINCINNATI (Heartland Newsfeed) -- CBD oil will soon be sold in nearly 1,000 stores of the U.S. largest grocery retailer. A Kroger spokeswoman announced Tuesday that they will sell CBD topical products such as creams, balms and oils derived from hemp in 945 stores across 17 states, joining a growing list of national retailers including Walgreens, CVS, Vitamin Shoppe and GNC. "Like many retailers, we are starting to offer our customers a highly-curated selection of topical products like lotions, balms, […]

todayJune 11, 2019 82

elderly self-care routine

Commentary

Minnesota legislature passes major protections for the elderly

Two weeks ago, Minnesota’s state legislature passed one of the most comprehensive bills to address elderly protections in generations. The 168-page law addressed a variety of different issues that had been plaguing Minnesota’s elderly community. Arguably the most significant aspect of elderly care in Minnesota that the Elder Care and Vulnerable Adult Protection Act of 2019 changed was that the licensures for assisted-living facilities. The new bill mandates that all assisted-living facilities that serve the elderly must be licensed by […]

todayJune 3, 2019 20

wine whineo

Food & Drink News

Six reasons to consider drinking red wine regularly

Most people have thought that drinking red wine can make you feel intoxicated and can harm you to a great extent. However, the truth is that it contains numerous medicinal properties, which help in taking care of your skin, your hair, and most importantly, your overall health. According to StyleCraze, the content of alcohol is known to range between 12 and 15 percent. Grapes are used for making the wine, and hence, it consists of numerous antioxidants. A few of […]

todayMay 16, 2019 45

rosacea

Life & Style

Studies: new rosacea cases associated with aging, sun exposure

Recently, dermatological studies have found that the number of cases of rosacea is rising. An estimate of 16 million Americans are diagnosed with rosacea, and many more are likely awaiting diagnosis. Rosacea is one of many skin conditions associated with aging. Its characterizations include persistent redness in the face caused by dilated blood vessels underneath the surface of the skin. Although the condition is highly treatable, the long-term effects should be taken seriously to prevent worsening of the condition. Signature symptoms of rosacea […]

todayMay 13, 2019 14

health insurance

Business & Lifestyle

Getting group health insurance through a membership organization

Many of us benefit from health insurance coverage through our employer. In this, all employees are pooled together as a group to obtain health insurance under lower group rates. Group health insurance is very cost effective and sports lower premiums because the risk is spread among a wide group of members. Generally the employer also contributes to the premium, so that the employees pays less. However, if your workplace doesn't offer group insurance, or if you are self-employed, a freelance […]

todayMay 13, 2019 31

golf exercise mental health

Business & Lifestyle

Exercise options to help improve mental health

With exhausting schedules and high levels of stress, many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed and struggling with anxiety and depression. Studies show that making time for regular physical activity can bring relief to persons with mild depression and can reduce the need for medical interventions. Give yourself a mental boost by trying one of these exercises. Golf Golf is a great way to get outside and into shape without the strain that a traditional gym or high-impact sport would have. […]

todayMay 6, 2019 33

virtual reality opioid crisis

Business & Lifestyle

How virtual reality is being used to fight the opioid crisis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that between 1999 and 2017, nearly 400,000 Americans died from an opioid overdose. This number is staggering and has caught the attention of people around the globe. Experts and researchers have spent countless hours coming up with new treatments and technologies that can help those who struggle with this disease called addiction. People who have addictions are usually hyper-focused on using their drug or substance of choice. They continue to use even […]

todayMay 2, 2019 54

California MediCal smoking

Business & Lifestyle

UCSF study: Quitting smoking could save California’s MediCal program $2.6 billion per year

SAN FRANCISCO (UPI) -- Researchers say they think cutting smoking in each state by 1 percent in a year would lower the cost to taxpayer-supported Medicaid by $2.6 billion the following year, according to findings published Friday in JAMA Network Open. "While 14 percent of all adults in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, 24.5 percent of adult Medicaid recipients smoke," said Stanton Glantz, who runs the tobacco research center at University of a California at San Francisco and study author, in […]

todayApril 12, 2019 38

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