Project Type: Contributions
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Gardening and Self Care
There is no denying that those who love gardening, tending to their flower beds, or growing vegetables and fruit gain a warm feeling of well-being that can boost their mood in an instance. But this isn’t the only benefit of getting out in the garden and doing some gardening. Here at Trim That Weed, we…
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Dental Health
There is a connection between a person’s general health and dental health. Therefore, if you fail to take care of your general and dental health, it can lead to conditions such as respiratory issues, heart conditions, or even dementia. Here are some of the ways you can improve your dental health. Invest in a Better…
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Retiring Soon? Here’s What To Look Forward To
One of the most looked forward to – and yet hardest – times in life comes with retirement. People retire from their long careers and they look forward to taking a step back and just relaxing. If retirement is bothering you, you need to talk about it to your loved ones. You have to explain…
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Pandemic-Induced Wellness Trends
The pandemic helped to accelerate certain wellness trends, and also caused an increase in awareness of health and well-being. People’s attitudes towards fitness changed, and previous gym-goers are still choosing to work out from home. The use of self-care technology became commonplace rather than relying on medical appointments. Many people are also more conscious of…
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How To Care For Your Eyes
Your eyes are a very important part of your health and self-care. Most people rely on their eyes to see and make sense of the world around them. Some eye diseases can lead to vision loss, so it is important to find and treat any eye diseases as soon as possible. You should have your…
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5 Reasons To Consider Dental Implants
If you are unhappy with your teeth, you are not alone. Over a third of adults feel self-conscious about the appearance of their smile, and there are all kinds of dental treatments available to help you feel more confident. There are countless reasons you might not like your smile. Perhaps you have crooked teeth, stains,…
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See and Listen Better! Exercises To Strengthen Two Key Senses
Have you thought about training your senses? Brain plasticity, also known as neuroplasticity, is a term that refers to the brain’s ability to change and adapt as a result of experience. There’s a lot to unravel when it comes to training your senses like sight and hearing. Here are some ways to improve there two…
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5 Ways Older Adults Can Improve Mental Health
The Covid-19 pandemic is still raging on, but the vaccine rollout has finally started to give people hope, especially older adults in residential communities. Nonetheless, a few more months will have to pass before we can finally return to normal. Here are five ways to continue looking after our mental health and physical wellbeing. Stay…
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Tips For Coping With Depression
There’s no doubt about the fact that depression cases have increased since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic. With many people out of work and some stuck at home, pressures on mental health have increased. When you add the fact that there has been limited opportunities for social interaction it’s easy to see how depression…
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Can the Clothes You Wear Affect Your Health and Skin?
Have you ever imagined that the clothes you wear could have any impact on your health and skin? A piece of cloth goes through several chemical processes before it is ready for the market. For instance, the process of preparing cotton to manufacture a pair of jeans uses more than 8,000 chemicals, most of which…
Sophie Okolo, MPH 