Jade Small
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This article was originally published on June 6, 2017, and has since been updated. As a parent, one of your number one concerns is protecting your children from harm. You put covers on outlets and sharp counter corners, keep potentially dangerous medicines well out of reach of little hands, and always ensure that your kids […]
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If I asked you to name some foods that have the potential to improve your gut health, you would probably name some probiotic foods, like yogurt. What a lot of people don’t know about yogurt, however, is that its effects on gut flora aren’t as strong as we tend to believe. You see, while yogurt […]
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Young children all over the world fantasize about their favorite Fairy tale characters. From cowboy-themed birthday parties to princess-styled bedrooms. One little girl decided her favorite character was Rapunzel. 32 years later, she has grown out her hair so she can be just like the long-haired princess – minus the part where she was locked […]
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This article was originally published on December 14, 2018, and has since been updated. Alzheimer’s disease is devastating. This and other types of dementia can take both physical and emotional tolls on the affected individual as well as their family and friends. When family members experience something like Alzheimer’s, we must show them empathy. However, […]
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Anytime we embark on a new relationship, we are essentially taking a gamble. After all, we don’t really know someone until we get comfortable with them, or vice-versa… (and even then, do we still know?) No person knowingly enters into a traumatic relationship. Obviously, there are noticeable signs when someone rubs us the wrong way, […]
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Relationships can give a lot of meaning to a person’s life. And a successful relationship takes a lot of work and trust to build. Whether if it’s a relationship with a friend or a romantic partner, navigating their personality and issues takes time. But when it comes down to it, a friend or a partner […]
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For those of us with hectic lives, peace and serenity are elusive states. We scroll through our newsfeed and are constantly bombarded with people in a relaxed state, with not a care in the world. In reality, though, we all experience stress and anxiety, and for most of us, it’s a daily occurrence. It’s not […]
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What do you think when you hear the word “gratitude”? One of America’s most famous gratitude stories comes from Oprah Winfrey. Remember Oprah’s gratitude journal? Each day for ten years, she faithfully wrote down five things she was grateful for, things that made her laugh, things that tasted wonderful, things that were beautiful, things that […]
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You might think you know the difference between introverts and extroverts: extroverts are talkative and outgoing while introverts are quiet and private. But, this just scratches the surface of the differences between them. Extroverts tend to look at the outside world, while introverts are able to focus more. Introverts tend to recharge by spending time […]
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There are times in life when frustration gets the better of you, and all you want to do is let out a big swear word. Whether you choose to give in to the desire to cuss or not, studies have now shown that women who swear tend to have a higher IQ. The Link Between […]
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In 1789 when Benjamin Franklin said that “in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” one word he forgot to add in was drama. It’s true, is it not? You’re probably caught up in some of your own – willingly or not – right now! Drama is tiring and […]
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Nobody is immune to anxiety, unfortunately. From time to time, we all experience that jittery feeling of overwhelming concern and worry for the future. It can be driven by various factors – genetics, life events, environment, personality, stress, burnout, you name it. However, statistics show that approximately 6.8 million adults in the US suffer from […]
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