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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…
The Truth About Cholesterol
There’s so much confusion surrounding dietary cholesterol. Some people believe it’s harmful and should be avoided at all costs, while others believe it’s totally fine. Cholesterol is essential for good health. The liver actually produces cholesterol, which aids in the production of essential hormones, bile and vitamin D. So, why does cholesterol get such a…
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Why Does Your Back Hurt?
Millions of people suffer from chronic back pain. In fact, it’s the leading cause of disability among young Americans. Back pain doesn’t just happen; it’s usually triggered by certain things such as lifting heavy items, poor posture, extra weight, smoking, bad diet and fatigue. Overworking Your Back Muscles Why does your back hurt after a…
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
When people “quit sugar” they often switch to an artificial, calorie-free sweetener. Today, these sweeteners are widely used in soft drinks, chewing gum, candy, jellies, dairy products and many other foods and drinks. There are six FDA approved calorie-free sweeteners: acesulfame, aspartame, neotame, saccharin, Stevia and sucralose. Any product that is labelled “sugar free” or…
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Keep Track to Stay on Track
Everyone dreams of living their healthiest life and looking their best. In fact, the two most common New Year’s resolutions are to eat healthier and exercise more. Sadly, only 8% actually achieve those resolutions. One thing that separates achievers from the rest is tracking. Simply put, winners are trackers because they’re committed to measuring progress….
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How Gratitude Affects Your Health
The results are in! Grateful people eat healthier, sleep better and take better care of themselves. They are mentally and physically healthier. You’re probably wondering what gratitude has to do with your physical health. Well, it turns out that being grateful about the little things helps you make better decisions for your health. You are…
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