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Photo: Istockphoto.com Who hasn’t dreamed of spending a lazy summer at the beach or by a pool, relaxing and escaping the routine of our daily lives? Or daydreamed about spending an entire summer traveling or simply enjoying unstructured days? Yet, research shows that Americans tend to work the longest hours of any Western nation, have limited vacation time compared to other countries, and...
The United States is entering its second winter holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 109 million people expected to travel more than 50 miles from home. The conditions for dealing with COVID-19 are better this year compared with 2020, when no COVID-19 vaccinations had yet been authorized for use....
 Small daily measures can counter the negative impacts of "sneaky leaks" by: Lisa Leshko Evers MA, BSN, RN Remember the last time you checked your bank balance? I will bet you were feeling quite confident that everything was great! You had happily returned to work after the pandemic and have been productive, diligently following your budget. What if, however, you notice that your balance isÂ...
Resolutions could be counterproductive in a tough year, so don't bother for 2021. Whatever you thought was the most challenging year of your life probably got challenged by the dumpster fire of a year known as 2020. This year brought so much uncertainty and fear that most of us are beyond ready to turn the page and... jump headfirst into 2021....
The holiday season often brings unwelcome guests — stress and depression. And it's no wonder. The holidays often present a dizzying array of demands — cooking meals, shopping, baking, cleaning and entertaining, to name just a few. And if coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading in your community, you may be feeling additional stress, or you may be worrying about your and your loved ones' health. You may also feel stressed, sad or anxious because your holiday plans may look different during the COVID-19 pandemic.