December wisdom

Are you in the mood for Christmas?

In order to give your Christmas spirit an extra boost, or to help you to get real, you may benefit from the quotes we found for you. Inspiring... and/or a wake-up call?

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How to stay "fit as a fiddle" during the holidays

In these hectic times before Christmas and the New Year, take a few moments to read this, no matter how busy you are. It may help you to unwind and to be able to get more joy out of this special time of year. So do not only read these tips; carry them out and start TODAY!
It is very important to include work-outs, fitness and healthy habits in your weekly schedule, even - or especially - in the Holiday season.
Read these ten ways to stay (or become...!) your fit old self around the Christmas tree!

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How to stay "cool" during the holiday season

Learn to say NO if you feel overcommitted, without feelings of guilt. Don't forget to involve the kids in all the exciting activities. For them, the December festivities are even more special than they are (or could be, or should be..) for grown ups. Let them take part in the preparations, give them their own little jobs like helping in the kitchen; with the decorations, the Christmas cards; laying the table; making desserts, etc.; even if it would mean delay for you. Also see to it that they get sufficient sleep. And of course, the item about getting sufficient sleep, is also applicable to you!

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How to keep in health with the economic recession

How to keep in health with the economic recession, and how to get more value for money when you have a limited budget. Take advantage of the advice and make the most of your Pound when shopping for Christmas!

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Head Matters - a hairy story

The slogan "less is more" is very hot as for interior decoration, furnishings, choice of accessories, etc., but if it concerns our hair, it becomes quite a different story. What can we do if our hair is thinning; can we stop this process in any way?

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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Look around you.... very gradually, there will be more daylight in our dark winter days. Listen... the birds are singing... they feel that we're on our way to Spring. Winter certainly has its charms, we snuggle up in front of the fire place, light some candles, or hide in our winter coats and behind our scarves and go out for a brisk walk to inhale the crisp winter air.

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Dental matters... Acid erosion

Acid erosion is a softening and gradual loss of the surface of the tooth's enamel. If you do nothing about acid erosion, it may lead to more serious dental problems.

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Christmas Stress Busting Tips

Here are some tips to avoid stress during the Christmas days...

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How to survive Christmas?!

Recognise this? From January till November, you can't wait till it's Christmas again... around September, you have great expectations and wild plans... This coming Christmas you really want something special something extravagant. But: the closer to Christmas, the more stressed and hectic things become... What shall we do on which day, will they invite us or should we invite them? Should we also invite auntie Grace...? The children won't be pleased... but she will be on her own at Christmas... and what about brother Phil? Of course he is frustrated after his recent divorce, but why does he always spoil the occasion by drinking far too much... and what shall we have for lunch and dinner? Oh, and the presents.... and decorations... Numerous visits to the mall, supermarkets and delicatessen store, where it's packed with fellow-stress victims... and what to wear... the whole family will need new outfits...

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Train your brain!

Just like our body, we can also improve our mind through exercise. The more we do so, the better we become. Below please find 5 simple ways that can contribute to improving our memory.

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