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Raspberry Walnut Salad with Chicken

by YuliaJul 25, 2023

My favorite Raspberry Walnut Salad with Chicken made with leafy greens, fresh raspberries, shredded chicken, chopped walnuts, and sliced red onions all tossed with a creamy raspberry vinaigrette!

This salad truly has all my favorite components! Sweet and tart raspberries, leafy greens, tender shredded chicken, savory red onions, crunchy walnuts and drizzled with the most delicious raspberry vinaigrette! So delicious and super simple to throw together.

You can easily customize this salad to your liking as well. Sprinkle in a little goat cheese or feta cheese, swap out the raspberries for strawberries, blueberries or other fruit of your choice, add

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Texas ranked worst state to live in the US, see where other states stand

by YuliaJul 20, 2023

How does life in your state compare to the rest of America?

CNBC released its rankings of the best and worst states to live in the United States last week.

Its rankings come from the network’s yearly research on the best states for business in 2023. One of the 10 criteria for the list is Life, Health & Inclusion, from which CNBC determines the best and worst states to live.

CNBC allots 350 possible points to each state, measuring categories such as per capita crime rates, environmental quality, health care and worker protections.

The research also examines anti-discrimination laws, voting

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10 Minute Meditation For Instant Relaxation

by YuliaApr 03, 2023

Are you feeling stressed? Are you facing a difficult time at work or at home? Is your mind constantly thinking negative or multiple thoughts at once? Have you heard of meditation but haven’t tried it yet, or aren’t sure how to get started?

This 10 minute meditation can clear your mind, reduce stress and help you feel more in control – and you don’t have to be alone at home to try it!

You will really only need the ability to focus on the present moment, noticing when you are distracted by other thoughts.

Meditation using sound

One of the

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How old is my pet in dog years or cat years? A veterinarian explains

by YuliaFeb 26, 2023

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“Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a regular basis. People love to anthropomorphize pets, attributing human characteristics to them. And most of us want to extend our animal friends’ healthy lives for as long as possible.

It may seem like sort of a silly thing to ponder, born out of owners’ love for their pets and the human-animal bond between them. But determining a pet’s “real” age is actually important because it helps veterinarians like me to recommend life-stage specific healthcare for our animal

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6 Things That Keep Men From Taking Better Care of Themselves

by YuliaFeb 18, 2023

“Self-care is essential. Prioritize it,” I say as I end a session with a young male client.

He nods with a slight eye roll. I wonder if I sound trite or even a bit paternalistic.

Do men need to be reminded to care for themselves? Is this not obvious? Like reminding someone not to die?

The problem is that self-care is obvious, but it’s not commonplace, especially for men.

When Self-Care Intersects with Being a Man

The sad fact is that gender socialization for men often interferes with living a long and healthy life.

Men have a higher risk of

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