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Sit at a Desk all Day? You Need Office Yoga

Health Hacks

Over the last few years, numerous studies have been released which point to our sedentary lives as a huge problem for our health. But we didn’t really know just how bad it was until recently, with the discovery that sitting down all day in an office can shave years off our lives. People who spend their lives sitting down face higher risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and muscular-skeletal disorders, even if you regularly work out. This is relevant for approximately 86% of American workers, and people around the wold are also having health problems from sitting and staring at screens. Personally, I’m a sloucher. I’ve always had terrible posture, and even when I’m standing I tend to slouch my shoulders and lean back and stick my stomach out (super attractive). Because these muscles are already weak, I think this makes it easier for me to become a sloucher…

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What do our Dreams Mean?

Lifestyle

Dreams have been studied for a long time, as psychologists and other mental health professionals try to understand the relation between our conscious and subconscious minds. While dreaming isn’t essential for our body to survive, when it comes to our mental development, dreams allow us to process things that have happened to use during the day, and we can play out our puzzling or painful experiences or emotions in a safe place. There are a few myths about analysing dreams, such as the idea that there is a stringent set of rules that need to be followed. While it’s true that some symbols may have certain meanings, dreams should be analysed based on the larger context of what it is that people are going through and dealing with at that point in time. A dream that I often have, involves me running from something. Sometimes I’m not sure exactly what…

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4 Must Go festivals In Chicago

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As the largest city in the Midwest, Chicago attracts many talented performers. With so much talent around, going to a festival is one of the only ways to see what the city has to offer. Over the years, however, Chicago has accumulated many festivals. If you can attend only a few, focus on the following four must-go festivals in Chicago. Pitchfork Music Festival The Pitchfork Music Festival usually has the most diverse lineup of any music festival in town. The event started in 2006 by Pitchfork Media, a music website that reviews albums from emerging and established bands. At first, the festival focused on indie rock bands. Now, this event has everything from hip-hop to hardcore punk. A strong indie rock component still exists, but Pitchfork has something for everyone. This event takes place in Union Park on the third weekend of July. If you like to hear new music before…

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Eating Healthy on a Budget

Health Hacks

Healthy eating can help you lose weight, live a longer life, and feel better each day. However, fresh foods, and especially organic foods, generally cost much more than packaged, processed junk. If you’d like to clean up your diet while sticking to a budget, follow these tips to get started. Buy Frozen Produce Although it might seem counterintuitive to purchase frozen produce over fresh, it’s actually a great way to save money and reduce wastage. Frozen produce like berries are cheaper, especially when fresh berries are out of season. When you buy frozen, you’ll save money on the product itself and you’ll also remove the pressure to eat the food quickly. Skip Eating Out Eating out comes with ridiculously high prices and lots of extra calories. Sure, the portions from restaurants might be ample, but that food often goes to waste if it doesn’t re-heat well. If you’re prone to…

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Five Important Facts That You Should Know About Forex

Personal Finance

Considered the largest financial market on the globe, the forex market is a beehive of activity that features an interplay of market forces of demand and supply. In modern times, most exchanges take place online rather than on brick and mortar trading floors. This improved connectivity and exposure to a vast number of people has however, led to many myths being formulated about the market. As a trader who wishes to improve in decision-making and strategy, it’s imperative to weigh these myths against facts. We run down 5 top facts that are a must-know for progressive trading. 1.9 In Every 10 Traders Lose Their Investments in the First Few Months of Trading Research shows that contrary to popular beliefs, majority of first-time traders lose their investments. This is mainly due to lack of knowledge and psychological control. Most newbies get into the market without adopting a working strategy. At other…

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Understanding Addiction, and Your Steps To Sobriety

Health Hacks

Addiction can have a devastating consequence on lives, and dealing with it can be troubling and chaotic. Let’s face it, no one ever sets out to become an addict but these things can and do happen all the time. It can happen to people young and old, from all social classes regardless of their background and education. To understand why this can happen, first we must understand a little about addiction itself. When you can no longer control your impulse to take a drug, drink or perform a certain activity such as gambling or even work you have an addiction. Addictions can be physical where your body requires the chemical it’s addicted to in order to function normally. They can also be physiological, which is a compulsion where you are emotionally dependent on performing the activity you are addicted to. Drug and alcohol users are often addicted both physically and…

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Make Someone’s Day and Show Them That You Really Care

Lifestyle

Good friends are hard to find, and so when you’ve got a good one it’s important to hang onto them. So why don’t you go out of your way and do something nice to show you care? Maybe they’ve helped you through a rough time recently and you want to say thank you, or perhaps they’re going through some stuff themselves and you want to cheer them up. Maybe you want to do something nice just because? If you’re looking to do something nice and show someone you care, here are a few ideas! Make Them a Care Package If they’ve recently moved house or gone off to college, you could make a ‘settling in’ package containing things like scented candles, a bottle of wine and some cute home essentials that you think they might need or like. Alternatively if someone hasn’t been feeling well you could send a care…

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Luxury Living: How You Can Live The Dream

Lifestyle

Let’s take a moment to daydream, shall we? Escape the mundane of everyday life and indulge in a little luxury living. We can all lust after it at some point, but what does it to take to live the dream? How can you do it? Sometimes it’s not all about the money or the things you have, although that helps. A luxurious life can be much fulfilling than that. Are you intrigued? Then let me indulge you a little on how you could live the luxurious dream. It’s all about what you wear Living a luxurious life means that you could get to wear all the top designers. The latest trends and looks will be hung up in your wardrobe. But a lot of it is how you wear things. A luxurious look is more about how things look on you and having the confidence to wear them. You may…

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Things You Absolutely Must Do When Visiting The Big Apple

Travel

New York is one of the most dynamic, interesting and fun-filled cities in the world to visit. There’s far more to do than you could ever accomplish in one trip, but getting the most out of your holiday means having a plan and an idea about the best things to do. Here are some of the things you absolutely must experience when visiting New York! The fabulous New York skyline Visit Central Park Central Park is one of the best known parks in the world. It’s free to explore and has so much to see. From sculptures, playgrounds, walking and jogging trails, concerts, outdoor movies, and numerous tours. You can go on a bike ride, a boat ride, have a picnic. There’s even a zoo! If you’re visiting in winter time you can go on their famous ice skating rink for a truly romantic, winter wonderland experience. New York is…

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Hen Weekend Ideas Every Girl Tribe Should Consider

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Wedding planning is an overwhelming journey for every bride to be. There seems to be so many decisions that need to be made, and the cost can spiral out of control. However, planning the dream day can be a lot of fun. Especially when you get all your maids involved. One of the big decisions that should be made is the hen party. Traditionally, this is left up to the bridesmaids to organise. Although more and more brides to be are getting involved in the organising process. This is a chance for all the ladies to get together before the wedding and have a fantastic celebration. An opportunity to leave the wedding planning stress behind for a little while and just enjoy the process. It’s the last chance to even have a few drinks before the wedding. But what should you do? Where should you go? If you are struggling…

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