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Just one fresh flower in a room can help ease winter’s chill, according to Colorado bodyworker and aromatherapist Mary Kathleen Rose. “In the winter, when there’s less light, there’s a tendency for people to get a little depressed.

“In the winter, I really like the infused oils that have an evergreen scent. An evergreen . . . → Read More: Ways to Beat Winter Blues

Here you are back at work and you’re still longing for that couch at home. So is your tired aching body. Even with a perfectly designed workstation, comfortable chair, and good posture, working at a computer is likely to result in strain, because it requires you to sit still for long periods of time . . . → Read More: How to Stretch at Your Desk

A recent U.S. study, published online in the Journal of Obesity, found several ways to watch your weight without dieting:

1) Listen to your body’s cues about hunger and fullness 2) Reduce your stress, specifically lowering cortisol, a stress hormone

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3) Smell a grapefruit. It’s up to . . . → Read More: Wonderful Ways to Lose Weight

Give the gift of relaxation to yourself every day. Whether you have ten minutes to put your feet up, a chance to take a nap, or an hour to get a massage, you deserve it. Rewarding yourself with little treats can help you forget about your troubles, and you’ll look forward to them (and . . . → Read More: Relax a Little Every Day

Holiday stress can take out the best of us! Let’s all take a moment and give thanks to the restorative effects of massage and its ability to relax and melt away the stress of the holidays.

This is the beginning of a wonderful year so let’s all give thanks and celebrate with a calming . . . → Read More: Massage melts holiday stress

Age Management Physicians from Cenegenics Carolinas, a preventive health and age management medical facility, released their top tips for staying healthy over the 2011 holiday season:

Exercise relieves stress. Even ten minutes of walking can really help.

Drink plenty of water. The number one cause of daytime fatigue is dehydration.

Don’t drink too much . . . → Read More: Stay Healthy this Holiday

Don’t let holiday stress get you down. Here are some easy tips to get you thru.

Breathe deeply. Count while breathing in if it helps you pull in more air. Pause for a moment before you exhale. Now breathe out all the way until every last breath is gone. If you can, pause just . . . → Read More: Don’t let holiday stress get you down

The holidays can be hectic and I have the perfect gift solution. Purchase Instant Gift Certificates online and instantly send gifts to the special people in your life.

Give them the opportunity to enjoy an exceptional massage and make it easy on you at the same time. It’s one way to put a little . . . → Read More: Easy gift shopping

Overwhelming research shows that if you keep your mind sharp and active, you can prevent memory loss. “There is no question that reading can maintain a healthy brain as you age,” said Janice Vickers, executive director of Alzheimer’s of Glynn/ Brunswick. “The saying is true: If you don’t use it, you lose it.” Alzheimer’s . . . → Read More: Reading Keeps You Healthy

While juggling responsibilities at work and home, it may be hard to find time to go to the gym. The good news is you may not have to go anywhere to get a good workout. Any kind of movement will burn calories. Try these simple tips to add more exercise to your day:

Park . . . → Read More: Simple everyday exercises