Your current morning routine could be adversely affecting your quality of life. Set yourself up for success by replacing these harmful habits with actions that empower you to create a life you love. So, determine that you WON’T: Hit the snooze button. “Sleeping in” by hitting snooze can actually make you feel more sluggish, and… Continue reading 5 Things NOT to Do in The Morning if You Want A Good Day – and What to Do Instead
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A Personal Treatment for Depression
An innovative psychological treatment can help older people who are suffering from lower-severity depression and prevent more severe depression, say researchers at the University of York, in the UK. Depression is common amongst older people, with one in seven meeting the criteria for full-blown depression. Older people at the greatest risk of depression are those… Continue reading A Personal Treatment for Depression
The Most Dangerous Devices on Your Dashboard
Most of us know about the dangers of texting while driving, but talking to your car infotainment system or smartphone, according to new studies for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. One of the studies showed that it is highly distracting to use hands-free voice commands to dial phone numbers, call contacts, change music and… Continue reading The Most Dangerous Devices on Your Dashboard
Get Smart About Elder Financial Abuse
Billions of dollars in life savings are lost each year due to the financial exploitation of older adults. Perpetrators include scammers, professional caregivers, unethical businesses and family members. No federal agency tracks elder exploitation cases on an ongoing basis, but in a survey compiled by the Investor Protection Trust, 20 percent of Americans age 65… Continue reading Get Smart About Elder Financial Abuse
Another Bad Thing About Texting
Any signal from a cell phone – even a little “ding” that indicates a text – can weaken your ability to focus on a task, according to a new Florida State University study. In fact, the signal from a phone is comparable to the effects seen when people are actively using their own phone. “The… Continue reading Another Bad Thing About Texting