Raise your hand if you know you have more than you need. Chances are good that you just raised your hand there because most people admit to this problem. Fixing the problem is dependent on the next few steps: How to get rid of the extra stuff? Which room to focus on first? What can be trashed, regifted, donated, recycled, repurposed or sold off? Trying to tackle this many questions is enough to induce a desire to take a nap and hibernate until the call to cleanliness abates. This simple and easy advice from various TED talks should help you…
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This guide is dedicated to things like who-knows-how-many half-empty containers that you know have long since expired but have sitting around in your beauty bag or medicine cabinet. Sure, it may not feellike spring when you’re walking around in layers of clothing for now, but spring is still a big season. This news is doubly true for anyone with even the most remote of spring cleaning goals. You know the type, those people who are looking to find that which still sparks joy and then tosses anything else into the garbage. One of the most basic of steps you can…
If you’re running out of energy way too quickly, use these tricks to get all of it back and attack your day with vigor. Try and read this when you have a bit of time. You can’t be productive if you don’t have any energy. There’s no way you can do everything you need to do in your day if you don’t have massive reserves of energy inside of you. Your habits determines whether or not you have energy. Those who have good habits feel a surplus of energy and are better able to fight stress and burnout. If you…
The FBI reports that the senior population is scammed out of about $3 billion every year. Often viewed as easy targets, older people are seen as polite victims with good credit and sizable assets. Considering that many older people are also lonely, this group is considered more likely to answer the phone or respond to an email or text. The schemes mentioned below are a few of the most popular scenarios used by criminals. The goal is to gain the trust of their victims first as a way to set them up for the theft. In some cases, a more…
Aging is inevitable. Everyone goes through it eventually. However, thanks to multiple medical, health, and technological advancements, aging is no longer as much as a burden as it was once perceived to be. Now, people throughout the world are living longer, better, more satisfying lives. Seniors are tackling incredible challenges everfy single day and proving that nothing is impossible. Most of us know what to expect with aging, because we experience every single day within ourselves and our loved ones. We know about the wrinkles and crankiness. But what about the age-related changes that you haven’t been warned about? There…
The immune system is phenomenal. It does so much to keep us healthy, and it does much of its work without us even thinking about it. Most people would be shocked if they realized how many disease-causing microorganisms their body fights off every day. However, for everything that our immune system does for us, it is not invincible. There is much that we can do to strengthen or weaken our immune system. For example, the choices we make in our lifestyle, our diet, and even the places we visit can boost or weaken our immune system. A strong immune system…
Offices can quickly become breeding places for pathogens. If not adequately managed, office spaces can harbor loads of germs, mainly due to a considerable number of people having to share a small space. Common areas are also a primary concern. In such places, people will often come into close contact and thus collect germs that can easily lead to diseases. Here are some tips on avoiding spreading germs in the office. Tap to continue with the article.
As the school year approaches, many parents are worried about diseases making their way into their homes. It makes sense that you would worry about this, especially if you want to keep your kids safe while they attend school. Because of this, we have some points to help your kids minimize their risk of catching any diseases. How Do Diseases Spread? Remember that people will spread false information online, so you should look into reliable resources if you want to avoid diseases. The experts suggest that you should keep yourself clean and be mindful of where you breathe since diseases…
It is common for women to develop ovarian cysts over the course of their lives. These cysts are sacks that form on the ovaries. They may be full of fluid or could be solid. Typically, cysts form during ovulation. This is the part of your monthly cycle where one of your ovaries releases an egg. You may experience uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain, from an ovarian cyst. Other times, these cysts can exist and cause no symptoms at all. In most cases, a cyst will form and then, over the course of a few weeks to three months, will disappear…
It’s that time of year again, runny noses, foggy heads and sore throats are plaguing several of us, best known as “cold and flu season”. The combination of changing weather and more time indoors around other people create the perfect environment for the cold virus to thrive. So, what can you do? Most of the time we are told to just tough it out, let it run its course and we will feel better in no time. But it’s just so miserable! And I want to feel better now! Well, take control of your sniffles this year and follow these…
What Causes Cold Sores? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, appear as groups of small blisters on and around the lips. The blisters may break, leak clear fluid then scab over, while the skin around the blusters may be swollen, red and sore. Cold sores can take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to heal. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). In some instances, cold sores may be caused by herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), however in most cases HSV-2 appears around the genital area. Per the world health organization,…
Your feet have a complex anatomy, and they are quite vulnerable to a lot of health problems. They can tell you a lot about hidden health problems that you may have. In some sense, they are like windows that tell us what is going on with our bodies. Many at times people ignore the signs of pain that they experience on their feet. Pain on your foot can be a good indication that there is a much larger health issue than what meets the eye. Here are some of the problems associated with sore feet: Foot Pain and Stiffness For…
Diabetes is without a doubt one of the most common diseases in the United States. According to the American Diabetes Association, almost 10 percent of Americans have diabetes. Therefore, it is important to know about what the potential warning signs are of the disease. Often, before developing full-blown diabetes, many people experience what is called “prediabetes,” which occurs when an individual’s fasting blood glucose levels are high, but still within a range that are not elevated enough to warrant a diagnosis of diabetes. The American Diabetes Association states that this condition was found in more than 85 million Americans 20…
Diabetes is a serious health complication that must be managed if you want to avoid experiencing the most harmful symptoms. The development of diabetes is usually gradual, which can make it difficult to notice the symptoms when they start to appear. If you don’t manage your diabetes in the early days of the condition, you might go through some severe health issues, which is why it’s important to obtain treatment as soon as possible. The key to obtaining early treatment is to be able to identify the symptoms of diabetes soon after they first occur. What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is…
Early awareness of this serious disease is essential as vital organs and tissues can be compromised leading to permanent damage. It is possible to have diabetes without being aware. In fact, you can have Type 2 Diabetes for years and not know it. The pancreas which produces insulin may not be functioning properly. Diabetes develops when the pancreas is no longer controlling the body’s glucose levels (sugar). Warning signs can be subtle. Recognizing the following TEN early indicators of diabetes can lead to early diagnosis and treatment. Unusual Thirst One sign is increased thirst. This excessive need to drink water…
Unless you are one of the few people in this world who actually enjoys cleaning, there are probably lots of other things you’d rather do instead. At Things Health we are no exception and so we are constantly looking for ways to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying life. Below we’ve assembled a collection of 20 amazing cleaning hacks (and a few bonus tips) that everyone should know. These cleaning secrets will help you keep your house, apartment, condominium, truck, car, boat or trailer in tip top shape with a fraction of the effort! Please let us know…
One of the toughest parts of living with an illness lies in figuring out what you did wrong. To many people, it may seem like things took an unexpected bad turn overnight, but is this truly the case? If there’s one thing the human body is good at, it’s giving people early warning signs. The trick is knowing how to pay attention and be proactive before you get diagnosed with a severe ailment. Quit overlooking the subtle warnings that your body has been sending you. Changing your self-care habits now will let you reap life-changing rewards later, so why not…
It is not easy for a doctor to diagnose adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. An adult will understand the signals of ADHD in himself or herself when a son or daughter can be identified. Other times, adults may seek professional aid for themselves and seek out that their depression or nervousness relates to ADHD. In order to be identified with ADHD, a grownup should have childhood onset and consistent, current symptoms. An appointment with the adult life partner, parent, good friend, or other close link. If these difficulties are not managed accordingly, they may cause psychological, social, occupational, and educational…
Most people are familiar with aloe-vera gel for soothing a nasty case of sunburn after forgetting to apply sunscreen, or not applying enough. Because of its ability to bring rapid relief from sunburn pain, many people have wondered what other benefits aloe-vera gel might have. Aloe-vera gel is an all-natural preparation that can provide several benefits to your skin. In addition to calming an anger sunburn, aloe-vera gel can aid in fighting acne, help to prevent dark spots and has the potential to slow down the signs of aging, when used regularly. Aloe vera is a type of cactus that…
If you’re being honest with yourself, how much of this can you relate to? Someone asks you about what you’ve been up to and all that comes to mind is “Instagram.” When you get down to the impact of the excessive use social media on our inner lives, studies reveal a repeating trend, that social media can decrease the level of satisfaction in our lives by consistently presenting us with fodder for making comparisons of ourselves to the lives of others. This can impact our family, our relationships and even our work. Yet something still compels us to keep scrolling.…