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Cutting-edge information and tips for creating health in all areas of life – wellness, nutrition, fitness, attitude, and relationships
February 12, 2026
How Personal Growth and Healthy Habits Strengthen Your Marriage and Your Health
It’s easy to feel like a failure when you’re stuck in an unhappy marriage. When the relationship that’s supposed to feel safe and supportive feels heavy instead, discouragement can creep in quickly. Over time, that weight can leave you feeling helpless, hopeless, and questioning whether it’s even worth trying anymore. And when that happens, it’s easy to give up—not just on the marriage, but on yourself. Instead of taking charge of the situation, the situation starts taking charge of you. Personal growth and transformation are essential to a healthy, thriving marriage. When you feel emotionally drained or defeated, it affects how you show up for your spouse. But when you begin taking responsibility for your own growth, everything shifts. You become more self-aware, more present, and more intentional—qualities that naturally strengthen your marriage. You can either control yourself or be controlled by your environment. Studies show that people who practice self-control tend to be more forgiving and experience more stable relationships. Self-control helps you recognize your needs and respond to stress without taking it out on your spouse. Many marital conflicts escalate not because of the issue itself, but because emotions go unchecked and conversations turn reactive. If you want to transform your marriage, focus more on developing yourself through positive habits and beliefs instead of trying to change your spouse. Marriage, Health, and Well-Being Healthy marriages don’t just support emotional connection—they support overall health. Research from Harvard’s long-running Study of Adult Development found that strong, supportive marriages and long-term…
8 Healthy Eating Tips to Boost Mood, Health, And Longevity
Who says healthy eating is difficult? Well, by following these eight simple dietary habits, healthy eating can become your second nature. Whole grains instead of refined foods Whole grains retain their bran and germ. Examples: oatmeal, wheat, barley, millet, whole rye. They include many important nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Whole…
Learn MoreWeight Training Tips For Beginners
Weight training is a great way to increase your self-confidence, fitness, and functionality, and, of course, your overall quality of life. So, congratulations on your decision to begin working out! People have different reasons for why they want to start working out. It could be to get stronger, look better, improve sports performance, or to…
Learn MoreWhat To Do When Things Don’t Go Your Way
When we were young, our parents had their ways of telling us that we won’t always get what we want. There were times that we resented them for it, but as we got older, we realized those denials actually had nuggets of wisdom in them. It’s easy to conclude that life’s out to get us…
Learn More4 Ways You’re Making Life Harder Than It Has To Be
Making life harder than it needs to be is silly! But that’s what a lot of us do. Maybe we do it because it makes us feel more in control…or because we want everything to be perfect. Whatever the reason, here are four ways people make life way harder than it has to be. Do…
Learn More5 Tricks That Let You Eat MORE but Weigh Less!
Eating more and weighing less – Is it possible? Although this topic seems to resemble one of those outrageous infomercials you stumble across at 2 a.m. when you can’t sleep, it isn’t so. In this article, you’ll find 5 cool and tricky ways of how to weigh less while eating more! Most of us believe…
Learn MoreWhat’s The Difference Between Complementary and Alternative Medicine?
Complementary and alternative medicine fall outside of mainstream health care. And although most people believe these two terms are the same, they’re not. There are many differences. Complementary medicine refers to treatments used alongside traditional medicine. Alternative medicine means treatments that are used instead of traditional medicine. These treatments can be risky to patients, which…
Learn More4 Ways to Enjoy Life More!
There are so many ways we can improve the quality of our life. Usually, it starts by choosing a healthier lifestyle. What is a healthy lifestyle? Many people think that diet and exercise are pretty much the only important factors when creating a healthy lifestyle, but that isn’t so. A healthy life includes your physical,…
Learn MoreSweet Tooth? Reach for Dark Chocolate
Who doesn’t have a sweet tooth? Well, not only will dark Chocolate satisfy it, but it comes with several health benefits too. (Just to be clear, we’re not talking about a Milky Way candy bar – we’re talking about high-quality dark Chocolate.) Chocolate is one of the most popular comfort foods on the planet. Since…
Learn MoreWhy Boredom Could Be Killing You, Literally
You might as well add “boredom” to the list of things we’ve survived these past few months. Staying cooped up at home with nothing to do is enough to drive one mad! And it has. We’ve all been bored. Boring zoom meetings. Boring meals. Boring stories. Boring jokes. Ugh! But boredom is more than a…
Learn MoreDoes Self-Help Work?
Self-help “wisdom” is everywhere these days. New self-help books pop up every day, and social media is overflowing with inspirational quotes from self-help experts. Although people want to improve their lives, many are skeptical of self-help books and personal development gurus because they wonder if it really works. The good news is that research shows…
Learn More4 Ways to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
Caring for an aging or ailing loved one is never easy – but throw in a fulltime job, kids of your own, and a busy household, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed fast. Nearly half of all caregivers have trouble balancing work and caregiving, and 20 to 40% of them suffer from depression. But just…
Learn MoreWhen Is Taking Too Many Supplements Dangerous?
Sure, we’d all love to eat nutritionally-balanced, home-cooked meals every day, but that’s not always possible. Sometimes, we have to make do with takeout and frozen dinners. Sadly, most takeout meals and frozen dinners aren’t designed with nutrition or health in mind. If they were, they probably wouldn’t be as popular! Most of us worry…
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