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Donate Blood

Wondering what it's like to donate blood? Here's my story, my best tips, what I learned about donating blood for the first time, and what to eat beforehand.

Trying to decide between over the counter pain relievers? Tips for choosing between Acetaminophen (like Tylenol) and NSAIDs (like Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Naproxen).

Got expired medication? Here's the scoop on which prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines are still safe to take -- even after the expiration date printed on the bottle -- and which ones are not safe to take. Plus, tips for safely storing and disposing of old medicine.

Obamacare Versus Private Insurance

The decision to choose Obamacare or private health insurance is a tricky one. Which is the right health care plan for you? Some things I've learned might help you decide

What boosts your mood, lowers your stress, benefits your health, and is FREE & available to anyone? These are benefits of meditation & reasons to meditate daily

Michael Phelps, Justin Bieber & Jennifer Aniston do it - do you? Cupping therapy is a form of acupuncture. I've got some tips to see if it's right for you.

Suffer from anxiety, stress or panic attacks? (Me too.) Mindfulness meditation improves concentration, offers deep relaxation, and helps with stress & sleep

Can't sleep? Feeling stressed? Deep breathing exercises can be done anywhere to provide relief fast. Here's how to do the 478 breathing exercise plus 3 more

weird facts body

If you like weird facts as much as I do, then you'll appreciate these 5 human body facts that are almost too strange to believe. Trust me, they're true!

Want to stay awake without using caffeine? Here are 8 clever and effective ways to stay alert that don't involve guzzling coffee, cola, or power drinks.

How to Get Obamacare

Wondering how to get Obamacare insurance... fast? Here are my own tips & tricks, as a freelancer who used the insurance marketplace for the first time.

indoor allergens

You'll be shocked at all the places indoor allergens are lurking around your house. See what might be causing your allergy symptoms & how to eliminate them.

Do you have an office job? Sit behind a computer for a living? You can avoid the most common desk job health risks with these 5 simple tips.

It takes me 1 hour to drive to work. This long, daily drive has inspired me to find ways to relieve stress while commuting. Here are 5 techniques that have helped me reduce stress during my commute.

Want to live a happier life? See how rewarding it can be to find unique, helpful nuggets in life - because making daily life tweaks is what living is all about!

job fatigue

Want to reduce the aggravation of job fatigue? Here are a few tips that I use to make my day in a cubicle at work less physically burdensome.

I absolutely love my microwave heating pad. It works for all of my aches and pains. My favorite is the large sectioned microwave heating pack from Thermal-Aid. Here's why...

hangover-remedies

There are a lot of popular hangover myths out there. Here are solid tips for curing your hangover + Things you can do to prevent a hangover from occurring in the first place.