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Ten Things You Should Know How to Do LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, 13 days ago
Dealing with life is a task that is more easily accomplished when you have an array of skills that you can call into play at any given moment. While the three basics of food, clothing, and shelter are going to keep you alive, having a set of useful skills in your repertoire of capabilities is going make life simpler, easier, and mor...
Finding Entertaining Venues in Your Area LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, 25 days ago
Bob Marley didn’t say “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain” for no reason! In fact, music can drastically affect your mood. You can listen to classical music to relax or fast music to get energized. Musical therapy has even been used to treat depression and anxiety. Wheth...
Tips for Guarding Your Facebook Privacy LEARN | By Ric Manning, 27 days ago
Not long ago I was surprised to see the name of a long-time friend pop up on my Facebook page in an ad touting a toy helicopter. I emailed him to ask if he was being paid for his endorsement and he replied that the ad was news to him. And no, he wasn't getting a dime from the toy company. If you used Facebook to Like a favorite restaurant, vac...
Getting to Know Your Food Source LEARN | By Donna Hull, 27 days ago
A visit to a pig farm is one of the most unusual Mother’s Day gifts that my daughter has given me. But, this wasn’t just any old pig farm. Newman Farm in the southern Ozarks near Myrtle, Missouri, raises Heritage Berkshire Pork that wears the “Certified Humane, Raised and Handled” se...
Let Travel Inspire Environmental Awareness LEARN | By Donna Hull, Apr 2013
On an adventure excursion in Alaska’s Thomas Bay, I step from the zodiac onto spongy soil that’s covered in silky, smooth moss. If I had explored Thomas Bay a hundred years ago, I would have been standing on the frozen surface of Baird Glacier. Now, d...
7 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Life Legacy LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Everyone leaves their unique mark on the world, and thinking about how others will remember you can help you to decide on the type of life legacy that you want to leave. Consider the following six questions. Whose lives will I have touched?
Improving Your Health Literacy LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Taking charge of your health and well-being is a proactive step that relies on your ability to understand, process, and communicate health information. Like reading literacy, health literacy is a skill that can be learned. Once mastered, it can make a significant impact on your life. By improving your understanding of basic health i...
Food Aphrodisiacs: Fact or Myth? LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
The search for true (meaning potent chemically; not just psychologically) aphrodisiacs can involve sifting through a vast (and very old) body of lore and trying to separate fact from fiction. Some foods have been hailed as effective in boosting sexual desire and performance for centuries. The almond, for example, has long been regar...
Fear of Decorating LEARN | By Marla Cilley, Mar 2013
Did you ever glance at those well lit pictures in a magazine and wish for a room that looked as inviting as the images in their pages. We want the feel of those pictures but we have no clue where to start to accomplish it. Don't feel bad because I can help you get started on your dream home and it can be done in babysteps.Our bigge...
Speaking Out Against Distracted Driving LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
When asked about their driving habits, most individuals insist that they are excellent drivers. They may even cite how they always follow the speed limit, come to a complete halt at every stop sign and never forget to use their turn signal while merging. While all of these are great, and legally required, driving habits, it is impor...
Calendar Happiness LEARN | By Marla Cilley, Mar 2013
A few years ago the late Dr. Steven Covey and I were speaking to an audience of over ten thousand people. Before the event he called me to his dressing room and wanted to know just exactly what “The FlyLady” did! I kind of laughed out loud.I told Dr. Covey to think of it like this. Once my la...
Do It Yourself Photo Projects LEARN | By Fran DuRivage, Mar 2013
Do it yourself projects can sometimes be intimidating OR they can be empowering and rewarding. For me the hard part is getting started. Which photo project has been on your “to do” list? Maybe it’s organizing that box overflowing with printed photos, o...
Managing Household Clutter LEARN | By Todd Johnson, Mar 2013
There are many reasons our households can get cluttered with stuff. Many of us keep things that we don’t really need for a variety of reasons. My wife and I struggle with holding on to things because of sentimental value or I catch myself thinking, “we may need this later.” I hear other folks in my practice say things like, &ldqu...
Food Aphrodisiacs: Fact or Myth? LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
The search for true (meaning potent chemically; not just psychologically) aphrodisiacs can involve sifting through a vast (and very old) body of lore and trying to separate fact from fiction. Some foods have been hailed as effective in boosting sexual desire and performance for centuries. The almond, for example, has long been regar...
6 Ways to Use Technology to Boost Your Brain Power LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
If you want to increase your knowledge and hone your cognitive skills, computers, smartphones and tablets can all provide you with a wide range of fun and challenging resources. Here are six of the very best ways to use technology to boost your brain power. 1) L...
Do You Know What to Do in Severe Weather? LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Severe weather can strike at any time – do you know what to do? While some forms of severe weather come with advanced warning, others arrive unannounced. It's smart to learn about which weather conditions your area is prone to and pay attention to weather forecasts, alerts, and warnings. It's also smart to know what to...
Emergency Alerts Go Mobile LEARN | By Ric Manning, Feb 2013
"I've fallen, and I can't get up!"If you're my age or older, you'll remember that line from a frequent television commercial that ran with annoying frequency on cable channels in the 1980s. A woman identified as "Mrs. Fletcher" had taken a spill in her bathroom and was unable to reach a telephone to call f...
10 Ways to Extend Your Life LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
What would it be like to live to be a hundred? You may not have such a lofty goal, but it would still be nice to live to be an octogenarian and still enjoy good health. What’s the key to doing that? Genetics play a role, but there are other factors you have control over – like lifestyle habits. Doing the right thing from...
Illy-Sum: Saying I Love You in Youth Speak LEARN | By Dr. Anne Meneghetti, MD, Feb 2013
LOL, OMG, TMI. I thought I was doing well to understand slang like laughing-out-loud, oh-my-god, and too-much-information. I was content with my ignorance of all the abbreviations and shortcut phrases used in texting and instant messaging, clueless about the shorthand grammar punctuated by smiley faces and other emoticons. After ...
Write a Letter to Yourself to Read Later LEARN | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Jan 2013
More likely than not, you’ve heard about people with a terminal illness who choose to compose a letter to their loved ones to say goodbye. Their messages are often filled with encouragement to continue living and do well, not to regret the passing of the author, and to be happy and find success in whatever they do. It is more ...