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Despite the fact that most people are fully aware of how important taking care of themselves is, talking openly to their doctor can be difficult. …

You never know when an elderly family member might become ill and require extensive care. At that point, you have to make a major decision: You can place him or her in a home where they’ll get the assistance they require or take it on yourself. The latter option is preferable with most families because of emotional reasons and the fear of not finding a good facility. However, you need to understand that it’s a huge commitment. When my mom had cancer (though she wasn't elderly), it was a constant responsibility to meet her needs. Of course, I was willing and loved her dearly, but it didn't stop it from being overwhelming at times. Today, I’m going to discuss some of the things you can do to help elderly family in your care. 

Meeting that person whom you’re attracted to, have an instant connection with and who ‘gets you’ is something many dream of. In the early days, especially, a relationship is all sunshine and rainbows. However, as time goes on, it’s natural for conflict and challenges to arise. Though no two couples are alike, there are some warning signs that things aren't going as well as you thought. Here are 6 common reasons love relationships fail. 

Life is so busy these days, and nobody wants anything to slow them down. That includes those pesky signs of aging that affect our bodies and our senses. So what can you do to get over those odd wobbles and hurdles that wisdom and experience can throw your way? Try these 4 technologically advanced products that help ease aging. Hint: you don't have to be old to enjoy the benefits either!

Congratulations! You’re engaged! If you’ve recently said “yes,” and are still basking in the excitement of it all, you may not have switched your attention …

Michael Jordan once said that practicing shooting the wrong way one hundred times a day just teaches you how to miss a shot. Well, the …

Making a career or job change is more common than not these days. For many, it’s a much-needed change from a career or job that …

Seeing someone you love cope with addiction, depression, bipolar disorder or any mental illness can be heart-breaking. There are times when you feel hopeless and …

Have you ever thought that you were not able to do something, or that you couldn’t achieve your goal? Some people even think that they …

Do you dream of the day when your boss calls you in and offers that promotion? I imagine you do if you’re swimming in the …

The world of medicine changes every day, so the extraordinary ways technology is changing medicine is no surprise. Much of this transition has to do …

I picture Frenchy, in the movie Grease, blowing a big pink bubble- the epitome of a cool, gorgeous high school drop out. It's one of those iconic snaps not easily forgotten. It's also not easy to forget how satisfying a good wad of Double Bubble can be, especially to a kid. And, yeah, G'ma told us more than once to chew quietly or don't bite off so much. Regardless of parental boundaries or iconic stigma, for most, chewing gum remains a timeless and legit way to burn off some nervous energy. I have also realized there are other surprising health benefits of chewing gum. Check this out!

Sadly, owning a business that offers expensive products and services can mean difficulty getting new customers and clients. It’s not that your offerings aren’t worth …

Good leadership skills go a long way in the advancement of your career. If your employer sees a savvy aptitude for team building and decision making, …

Habits, bad or good, develop over time. In other words, doing something once or twice doesn't constitute a life-change either way. If you've ever tried to end a "bad" one, you know that it can be challenging, to say the least. However, it's important to remember that it's not impossible! I find that focusing on bringing new, serving ways of doing things helps to diminish the desire to continue bad habits. For example, eating healthy and exercising might curb someone's appetite for smoking cigarettes. I also believe the following 3 action steps are necessary to end bad habits for good.