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Work-life balance is necessary for a happy life. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Maximizing Time

Balancing All Your Relationships Weeks like this make me wish there were more than 24 hours in a day. How does one balance being a busy professional, a loving partner and a good friend while still sneaking in a nap or two? I’ll be the first to tell you it’s not easy,
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Changing your diet now could prevent diabetes in the future. (Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Dealing with Diabetes

Why Lifestyle Modification Matters Most Diabetes is a condition that affects millions of people in the U.S. In fact, 26.9 percent of people over the age of 65 have it. About 1.9 million people aged 20 and over have it. But, being diagnosed with diabetes covers only a part of the
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Regular doctor visits can find problems before you have symptoms. (Photo: sheknows.com)

Heart Disease

The Importance of Regular Doctor Visits Back in the 1980s, Saturday Night Live used to have a recurring character named Fernando whose catch phrase was “It’s better to look good than to feel good.” While that phrase was meant to be a joke, the truth is that many of us take better
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