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Lifestyle and Alzheimer’s A study by researchers at UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior has found that a healthy diet, regular physical activity and a normal body mass index  can reduce the incidence of protein build-ups that are associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, 44 adults ranging in age […]

Mothers shape us. 1. You learn the value of independence. You don’t need a man to save you or anyone to take care of you, you learn by example from strong mothers. You learn  that you are capable of living a full and happy life without having to share it with someone else. You learn that […]

What is most important in getting the job? When I was 17, if you asked me how I planned on getting a job in the future, I think I would have said: Get into the right college. When I was 18, if you asked me the same question, I would have said: Get into the right […]

We find it difficult to keep exercising consistently. First of all, most people recognize the benefits of exercising.  Maybe you think, “I don’t have the time.” Or perhaps, “I don’t have enough energy,” or “I’m not motivated.” You’re not alone. People who avoid exercise often give these reasons. The problem with these barriers is that they’re often difficult to change. In addition, […]

Depending on the school your kiddos are attending, you may be back in school as early as this coming week. We need to fall back into a daily routine. Mornings may become a tad hectic with alarms going off. Getting a healthy breakfast on the table or on the way and packing lunches await us. Some […]

CONGRATULATIONS, ELIZABETH! ELIZABETH IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR JULY! She will be getting a refund from us soon. You could be next! “I currently work at Wellsvillle Retirement Community training to be a CNA. I am enrolled at Emporia State University majoring in Nursing. We Care Online has given me the opportunity to start the […]

Picture this: rooftop happy hour with your group of friends. The light is golden–perfect for your Snapchat story. You’re sipping on a glass of rosé in celebration of a major life milestone (e.g. new job, promotion, new house, new car). Everyone wants to know – what you did to negotiate. Your friends are a curious […]

Between purchasing school items and getting the children back into the school routine, gearing up for back-to-school can be a very busy and stressful time. It’s important to purchase items and set schedules that will help ease the madness and transition the family from summer fun to school season. Here are 10 tips I’ve found […]

Teens and Importance of Friendships The importance of friendships and family support in helping prevent depression among teenagers drove research at the University of Cambridge. This study published in the open access journal PLOS ONE. It found that teenagers who had grown up in a difficult family environment were more likely than their peers to be bullied at school. Teenage […]

This question originally appeared on Quora. What are your least favorite resume words? My own is “utilize” — there isn’t a single instance I can think of where it would be inappropriate to substitute “use.” Therefore, every time I read “utilize” on a resume I always feel like the writer is trying to be unnecessarily […]

Here are the five biggest reasons we talk and overshare: 1. A False Sense of Intimacy First of all, there’s a reason hairdressers hear intimate details of their clients’ lives. Perhaps when someone is touching you—cutting your hair or painting your toenails—it creates a false sense of intimacy. Maybe you might not even know the […]

It’s one of those awful cliches, women are always cold, while men suffer silently while living in overheated houses. Now according to a new study, we women are vindicated; we do get colder than men! Women are always cold for a reason The reason why women are always cold is dependent on different factors, including […]