Went through a painful divorce or break-up recently?

Everyone knows how difficult it could be to restart your life from scratch.

You have to learn all over again how to meet new people, make new friends, fall in love and start new relationships.

When you feel ready to start dating again, the question is where to go to meet quality people?

Depending on your age, interests and background, you can meet new people at coffee shops, gym, book stores, church, taking a class, going to the park or social functions.

You can also open yourself up to online dating that became very popular in the past decade.

First dates can cause an anxiety attack even in the most confident people, so preparing for your date is very important.  Read the full article…»

You are in way over your head.

You should never have gone into this much personal debt, but here you are.

This is no time to despair, and it does no good to sit and beat yourself up over it.

What you need is a solution.

Fortunately, getting out of personal debt isn’t as difficult as it sounds – at least not logistically.

You just need a plan and the commitment to follow through on it.  Read the full article…»

Seniors on medications may bug you.

While it may seem that seniors pop pills morning, noon, and night, it is no laughing matter.

The number of medications required by some elderly has been increasing at a mind-boggling rate in recent years.

And the serious side of this increased use of medication is the risk of mismanagement.

This can result in consequences ranging from ineffectiveness to, in the most damaging scenarios, loss of life.

The Hospitalist mentions that more than two-third of hospitalized seniors had an adverse effect as a result of drug intake over a four-year period.

This heavy of medication officially known as Polypharmacy in medical circles.

44% of men and 57% of women above 65 take 5 or more medications a week: nearly 12% of both genders take 10 or more pills per week.

In addition, as older adults metabolize and respond to common medications differently than their younger selves, they are more susceptible to variety of additional problems from their medications, informs an article published in American Nurse Today.

What can you do to help elderly manage medications effectively?

Besides overseeing some of the common mistakes, such as overdosing and taking incorrect drugs, consider the following medication management tips to be proactive about the medications your loved ones are taking:  Read the full article…»

During the summer it’s easy to stay indoors where white bedding, white linen tablecloths, and elegant table  runners make your home a peaceful and inviting environment.

However, despite the easy living of staying indoors, it’s nice to get outside and work in your yard and pond area, isn’t it?

Spend the extremely hot days inside, but be sure to make time to work on your pond in the afternoons. Also be sure to make your fish in the pond at home by investing in the right supplies.

A recent study showed that over one-hundred-million ornamental fish across the U.S. are at risk of increased aggression due to insufficient outdoor aquatic space and supplies.  Read the full article…»

For several years many people have gone through tough economic times.

People who weren’t good at budgeting before are now living on a strict budget to help pay off debt, or are struggling just to live from day to day.

Many people are also still wondering if it is still possible to buy the things they love while living on less and the answer is yes.

If you desire to own  affordable  fashion for a fun filled summer, you may be surprised that the answer is not always to shop for the most affordable clothing, but for high quality clothing that ultimately is affordable and will last you for years to come.  Read the full article…»

Regrettably, you’ve just realized that you’re getting a divorce. It’s finally sinking in. You have a choice.

You can speed through the classical steps or you can become a victim of them.

1. Most people start out in denial.

You have probably already been there. You didn’t want to believe it was over.

2. The next step most people experience is shock.

They’re shocked that they could ever be in this situation. Some people panic.

Others fly into a rage. Some people go emotionally numb and don’t feel anything.

During this stage, it doesn’t ever feel like you’ll come out of it alive.

3. The next phase is a roller-coaster ride.

You can’t seem to settle your feelings and thoughts. You swing from being hopeful to being utterly destroyed by your ex.  Read the full article…»

It’s easy to think that cutting back a few dollars here and there won’t have a significant impact on your savings.

However, over time, small decreases in spending, as well as wise investments, can help you save a significant amount of money.

If you save just a dollar a day, you’ll have $365 extra at the end of the year to spend on clothing, meals during a vacation, or donate to charity.

Here are a few small but significant ways you can cut back on spending without sacrificing your quality of life or the things you love to stay financially healthy for a long run.  Read the full article…»

It’s interesting to imagine the transformation of movies since silent films first came out in the early 20^th Century.

Films have become so much more than entertainment, though even documentaries have elements of entertainment in them.

Nowadays, movies are used in so many different ways, and documentaries are often the real-life look we need into a different life in order for us to learn more about ourselves and our needs, and inspire healthy change.

Here are a few great films that have a unique perspective on health.  Read the full article…»

Most of us desire to live the healthiest lives possible, but sometimes crippling addictions can get in the way of achieving optimum health.

You may be interested in changing your diet and exercising more, but if you’re struggling with a substance abuse addiction, it may be impossible to eat healthy and exercise until your addiction is under control.

Advanced Health and Education can help you learn some ways to cope with and manage addiction in your everyday life, so you can live the best life possible.

Here are a few ways to manage addiction:   Read the full article…»

Dark colors are slimming, but who wants to wear these gloomy colors day after day?

Fortunately, the prowess of slimming outfits lies in the design – not the hue.

Your clothes should celebrate your body, no matter the size or shape, and the right pieces will create smooth lines and a slim silhouette that will boost your confidence.

If you’re tired of seeing those bumps and lumps whenever you dress to go out, there are some things you can do to streamline your silhouette.

Eating right and exercising will help you to shrink those problem areas. But in the meantime, check out the following outfit suggestions to make your trouble areas vanish – instantly.  Read the full article…»