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Helpful Healthcare Links for September 21, 2016

Granulated SugarThere is a lot going on in healthcare news this week! I have put together a handful of trending health topics to share with you in hopes that this information will assist you in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Here are a few trending health articles for this week.

Senior citizens with Alzheimer’s and dementia thrive on routine and familiarity. It helps them to feel at ease and comfortable in their surroundings. An assisted living facility in Ohio tapped into this idea in order to benefit their residents. The facility is designed to resemble the 1940s to help to make them feel more at home.  To learn more about this innovative assisted living facility follow the link below.

Keeping up with a healthy lifestyle can be difficult. Often times, things such as work and family get in the way of your goals. Or you may reach your goal, but soon fall off because you didn’t implement a plan to keep up with this lifestyle change. A few simple changes can allow you to turn your health goals into a lifestyle.

Insurance can be extremely frustrating. They say they’ll cover something, you receive the service, but then your claim comes back denied. In fact, you may have received the same service as your cube-mate and insurance covered their claim, but not yours.

Fat makes you fat, or so we’ve been told. However, back in the 1950s researchers started to uncover a link between sugar and coronary disease.  But to keep their products on the shelf, the sugar industry swayed the research to benefit them.

 

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How to Be an Even Better Wife and Mom

Happy Mixed Race Family of Four Playing and Having Fun on the BeFinding the balance between work life, motherhood and marriage can be difficult for all of us. When life gets to this point, our needs are usually the first to go. Also it’s easy to get caught up in it all and let your relationship with your spouse and your children suffer. As a woman it’s important to keep in mind that if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t properly care for others. September is self-improvement month, and what better aspect of your life to improve upon than your family and home life? Today, I’m sharing tips on how to become an even better wife and mother. Here are some tips on how to become an even better wife and mom.

Sometimes, being a better wife and mom means putting yourself first. If you’re ill or run down, you won’t be able to properly care for others. It’s important to keep up with your doctor’s appointments and your self-care routine.

Ask your spouse for support. Whether it be with housework or in parenting policies, you both need to be on the same page. You can’t be a great wife or parent if you’re disciplining your children in a different way than your partner. As women we often think we need to do it all, and we don’t like it if things aren’t done our way. But the two of you need to work as a team.

Take priority in his interests, too. It will make him feel good if he knows you truly enjoy the things he does. Maybe your guy is a hockey fan but you just can’t get in to it. Make game night a family affair, order pizza and grab some popcorn. Even if you don’t understand the aspects of the game, you can still make it an event to enjoy with your family.

Set up play dates with women you can relate to. Whether you’re a working mom, single mom or stay-at-home mom, there are other women who are going through the exact same thing as you. Seeking support other moms can help  build you up.

Plan a vacation away from the kids. Even if it’s just an overnight getaway you need to spend some quality time with your spouse. This way the two of you will come home rested and recharged.

Practice patience. It can be easy to let the frustration of daily life get to you. And a simple accident, such as spilling their apple juice, or folding the towels in the wrong direction, sends you in to a tizzy. Remaining patient will help you to be a better mom and wife.

Spend 10 minutes every night catching up with your spouse. You can do this at bedtime or whenever during the day you both can make the time. Instead of scrolling through social media talk to your spouse. Ask them about their day, or what they have going on for the rest of the week. Use this time to reconnect. It will help to make your relationship stronger.

Become comfortable in your own skin again. Often time a healthy diet and a regular exercise regimen can fall by the wayside with you busy at home and work. This can lead to not feeling comfortable in our own skin, and when your self-esteem is lacking, your relationship suffers. Make your health and wellness a priority and you’ll feel better about yourself in no time.

I hope you’ve found these tips helpful on how to become an even better wife and mother.

 

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The Importance of Female Friendships

Three Beautiful Young Women Friends Laughing At The BeachAs women age their vast group of girlfriends becomes a more close knit group of friends. It’s important to have at least one strong female friendship. The dynamic between female friends as opposed to friends of the opposite sex is totally different. In this case, it’s about quality versus quantity. This Sunday is National Women’s Friendship Day. So let’s discuss the importance of female friendships and celebrate the strong, beautiful women in our lives!

Here are my favorite things about girlfriends.

You have someone you can talk to and relate to. Sure, you can chat with your guy friends about beer and football, but do they want to hear that your period is three days late? Absolutely not. In fact they don’t want to hear about your period, ever. Sometimes you just need someone to vent to about girl issues, or to assure you that everything is going to be OK. Guys don’t go through a lot of stuff that women do, so they can’t relate. Plus, a good girlfriend is someone you can share your deepest, darkest secrets with.

They offer real advice. Guys don’t want to hear about your breakup, or maybe they do because they are excited. Maybe they’ve always seen you as more than just a friend. Face it, they probably aren’t going to give you the best advice when it comes to dating or how to get your ex back. Most women have been there so they can offer helpful tips.

Even if you don’t talk to each other for a while, it’s like you never missed a beat. You can pick up right where you left off. Reminisce on old times, or have fun creating new memories. Sending a quick text to check in every once in a while is more than enough to show you still value their friendship.

She encourages you to be the best version of yourself. Sure, she invites you to grab mimosas for brunch, but only after hitting a killer spin class. She truly cares about your physical and mental well-being. She knows that getting out and venting over eggs Benedict is just as important as getting in a good sweat session.

They have your back. Let’s face it, people can be mean, and some like to talk trash. Your bestie will always stand up for you. Having someone who loves and supports you can help others see you in a different light.

She cares about you and your self-esteem. How many times have you tried on a dress, looked and your friend and said “Ugh, I look fat.” If you’re like me this has probably happened a thousand times. But how many times has she looked at you and responded, “You’re right.” ZERO. A good friend is there to lift you up and tell you you’re beautiful. Even if it may not be the right dress for you, she offers words of encouragement instead of cutting you down. That’s what friends are for.

She likes to do girly things. Have you ever just had the urge to get up and dance? As much as we wish they did, most guys don’t like to dance. But that can be easily solved if you have a strong group of girls who support you. Grab your girlfriends and dance your heart out. It’s good for your body and your soul.

They help to relieve stress. Sometimes you just need to go out and do something fun to get your mind off of the stress of everyday life. And a good girl friend knows just how to get you laughing and having fun.

Having strong friendships and relationships are important. Now pick up the phone and thank the women in your life!

 

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