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Spring Forward! Time to Leave the Winter Blues Behind!

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It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is.  And when you've got it, you want—oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!  —Mark Twain Sunlight, budding flowers,…
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How Hobbies Help Me Stay Sane

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As a full-time working online mom with three kids, a dog, a significant other and an ex-spouse who I co-parent my kids with while living 120 miles away, you’d think I wouldn’t have time to pursue hobbies. A strong believer in establishing…
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The Healing Power of Social Networks

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What better way is there to chase away the winter blues than getting together with your friends for a fun evening? Have you ever called a pal just to chat on a day when your spirits were down? The instant gratification we feel when socializing…
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Coping with a Midlife Crisis

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The term Midlife Crisis originated with Sigmund Freud, who thought that in middle age, people began to be plagued by the fear of impending death. Since Freud’s coining of the phrase, the term is widespread in our culture and is often used…
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7 Ways to Use Daylight Saving to Jump-Start a Happier, Healthier You

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Sunday, March 10, 2013 is Daylight Saving Time; time to set your clock one hour ahead! Instead of hitting the Snooze button on your alarm clock, try these seven ideas to take full advantage of the mornings and jump-start your day—one for…
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The Power of Role Models

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I recently heard something really scary to me: Latina girls name Kim Kardashian as one of their top role models. Why? Because she looks like them! This raises an important issue—the people we are most likely to emulate are those with whom…
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Suicide in America

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Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 25-34-year olds, the third leading cause of death among 15-24-year olds, and almost 16% of high schoolers have reported seriously considering suicide. These are just a few of the alarming statistics…
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Why Older Women Are Still Attractive

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Older women are attractive and sexy. More and more starlets over 40 are topping the lists of “most beautiful” celebrities. Is the world finally waking up to the beauty of older, confident, experienced women? There are plenty of examples…
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Do You Suffer From Latina Guilt?

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To say I feel Latina Guilt at times is a big understatement. As a Latina woman and mother who grew up in the States but is closely connected to her family in Puerto Rico, it comes with the territory. “She married a gringo?” relatives…