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5 Foods to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Home monitoring of blood pressure. Because I wanted to see if the pressure was up all the time, I decided to monitor from home. To do so, I bought one of those auto magic blood pressure monitors – the ones where you just put on the cuff and push a button. Lifestyle changes include eating foods that help with the fight.

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What You Should Know Before Moving to Another Country

Koupon Karen

When selecting the right movers, research extensively, and ask for recommendations from friends or expatriates in your network. Beyond the surface-level research, try to understand the subtle nuances that may not be immediately apparent. Research the visa and work permit requirements specific to your destination country.

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10 Tips for Ensuring Safety and Quality in Senior Living

Koupon Karen

Research and Choose the Right Facility The first step in securing an optimal living situation for a senior loved one is thorough research. Families should feel empowered to discuss meal planning with the facility, advocating for menus that are healthy as well as appealing and varied, to encourage appetite and enjoyment of food.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Researching and booking a reputable Tucson long distance moving company , like Coleman Worldwide Moving, well in advance can also save you from last-minute scrambles and ensure you get the best rates and services suited to your specific needs. Are there items that need special handling, such as pianos or heirlooms?

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What Is National Financial Literacy Month?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The number of personal bankruptcy filings reached 1,500,000 in 2010, the highest number since 2005, and in 2011, the percentage of total consumer filings increased from 2010 (according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center).

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A Better Way to Achieve Your Goals This Year

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But for all good intentions, only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions; University of Scranton research suggests that just 8% of people achieve their New Year’s goals” ( Forbes ). For the last two years, I’ve seen my friend exercise diligently during those six weeks and monitor her food intake carefully. Let’s face it.

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Healthy Habits: Make better brain health your top New Year’s resolution for 2023

Motherhood Moments

Research has shown lifestyle changes like improving diet and exercising regularly have helped drive down death rates from cancer, heart disease and other major diseases. Examples include sodas, breakfast cereals, white bread, potato chips, and frozen foods, such as lasagna, pizza, ice cream, hamburgers and fries.