Wellness

An inflammatory and chronic lung disease, cardio obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) makes it difficult for people to breathe. Millions of Americans are affected by COPD, and it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. If you have COPD, it is possible to treat and manage the symptoms so that its progression is slowed.

Getting and staying organized is one of the top goals people hope to achieve. Being organized is a state of mind, but it also requires careful habits and some practice.

In 2009, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that everyone should spend at least 15-30 minutes a day outside. By bringing the outside in, we give ourselves permission to relax, and unwind at home. There are tons of plants that you can choose from. Ultimately, you should determine what kind of light exposure your house gets, and plan accordingly.

Getting your first tattoo is exciting! For some people, it can be a fun spur of the moment decision while others spend months deciding on the perfect design. In either case, after undergoing the sometimes substantial pain of getting your tattoo, it’s important to take proper care of it so that it looks as great on your skin as it did in your head. Hopefully, you found a dependable artist who can help you out with this.

As much as we’d like to think that all medical procedures end with a mantle full of get well soon cards, it isn’t always the case. Surgery, however routine, is dangerous business. Knives, rubber gloves, face masks, blood … it’s not for the faint of heart.

There are plenty of ways to handle a breakup. If you’ve done it already before, you may think that you’ve found the best possible method, but what you may not realize is that every breakup is different. Luckily, we’re here today to bring you a few tips on how to get through your newest breakup.

It’s a hard truth to hear, but the fact of the matter is not all friendships last forever. Sometimes you bond with people at a job, or in specific circumstances, and once you’ve left that situation, often the friendship deteriorates as well. Or maybe you’re just growing apart from someone that you’ve been friends with for a very long time.

Think about what you want in life. Is “happiness” one of those things? It usually is for most people. But, happiness is not a destination; it’s a state of being. In psychology, this state is often referred to as self-actualization.

For some people, the morning hasn’t truly begun until they’ve sat down with a cup of hot coffee or tea. Many people around the world rely on different forms of caffeinated beverages to jumpstart their morning, and put them in a good mood for the start of the work day.

At its core, low self esteem is a biased viewpoint that we hold against ourselves. It’s a little voice that tells us we are not as good as the people around us. There are a few ways that you can combat low self esteem in your daily life. Take a look at this list, and see if you can incorporate some of these helpful strategies into your everyday routine.