Insomnia has to be one of the worst conditions inflicted on a person. It’s an unmistakable reminder that the human body is not invincible; it doesn’t always perform as planned, and there are things beyond our control. It’s obvious how much we need sleep, not only to refuel ourselves, but to rest and cushion our
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Why is it that some people seem to be so content and healthy both physically and emotionally when others are struggling with various health issues their entire life?  How can some people work 14-hour days and be full of life and energy while others struggle to get out of bed at all each morning? It
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Some folks grumble that their supervisor shouldn’t have his or her title or does not deserve extra pay. Unfortunately, countless employees feel this way. A supervisor’s or manager’s feelings can fall into only one of two categories: they either care what their people think about them, or they don’t. Usually, if a supervisor does not,
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“If I could only afford to quit my job and start fresh… then I could follow my dream and do what I really want.” Many employees imagine that the only way to start a new career is to quit their current field cold-turkey. However, there are several strategies you can use to begin the new
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The percentage of overweight children between the ages of 2 and 19 years has risen from 13% in 1999 to 17.1% today, according to research provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Other research suggests that this figure may be a conservative estimate. This information tells us that 12.5 million children
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When a couple receives the news that their first child is on the way, some greet it with joy and excitement while others are overcome with fear and trepidation. No matter what the initial response, both are about to face monumental changes in their lives and their relationship. These changes, like any others in life,
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At the beginning of every week you leave the comforts of home and the memories of your weekend to go off to work. If you work in an office, this means you’ll spend the next five days enclosed in a colorless, halogen-lit box…the office building. You’ll walk halls lined with speckled floors searching for a
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With our initial post, we want to formally welcome you to the new community at Revive Your Life. We are excited about the community mission and the opportunity to support our visitors on their journey towards an improved and abundant life. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 has been designated as the official “launch” date of the
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Most health-conscious individuals know that their family medical histories (i.e. genetics) are a major determinant of their overall risk of developing serious health issues. But, of the risk factors we have control over, which is the most important? Exercise? Sleep quality? Researchers feel they may have found the answer – our diets. More specifically, they
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Not only does water play a vital role in cellular health, cognitive performance, and general well being, it’s also a key component to achieving healthy weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Chronic dehydration can trigger misleading hunger cues and food cravings as the body turns to food to satiate its need for water. Staying
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