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Once-A-Week Strategy to Stop Procrastination – by Brad Meir
Kick the frustrating habit of procrastination with Brad Meir’s “Once-A-Week Strategy to Stop Procrastination” – a potentially life-changing book. Grab your copy now!
Reading At Night: Good Or Bad For Sleep? And Other Questions
Improve your communication skills to save valuable time and increase productivity in all aspects of your life.
Super Joints – by Pavel Tsatsouline
Pain-free movement with a punch: This book uses a special forces approach to functional strength and stretching for robust, injury-free living.
The Herbal Supplement That Rivals Prozac
St. John’s wort is an effective herbal mood-brightener, working as well as prescription anti-depressants, but it can weaken the effects of certain medications.
Keep Inflammation At Bay
How to Prevent (or Reduce) Inflammation: Learn about the difference between acute and chronic inflammation and discover ways to improve your immune response and reduce inflammation through diet and lifestyle changes.
Tempeh vs Tofu – Which is Healthier?
Tempeh trumps tofu with more protein, fiber, carbs, and similar fat and micronutrients. It’s the healthier choice—unless you’re counting calories.
Sugar, Hazelnuts, Books & Brains
Did you know that hazelnut milk is high in protein, Vitamin B and Vitamin E? Sadly, though, it doesn’t quite hit the mark with calcium.
Does Ginseng Increase Testosterone Levels?
Dive into the hormonal mysteries of spearmint and Panax ginseng, their complex effects on testosterone, and the enigma of ginseng’s broad health benefits.
The Good Life – by Robert Waldinger, MD, and Marc Schulz, PhD
This book is the perfect middle-ground between self-help books and clinical data, offering actionable insights from the 80-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development.
The 7 Known Risk Factors For Dementia
UK survey reveals fear of dementia, but ignorance of its 7 preventable risk factors—can you name them?
Life After Death? (Your Life; A Loved One’s Death)
Facing mortality and managing grief: a guide to navigating life after the loss of a loved one, including the complexities of love and remarrying as a widow.
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The Longevity Code – by Dr. Kris Verburgh
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Living the 10almonds way: A team member shares her real-life application of health advice on dietary habits, exercise routines, and cognitive challenges. Healthier living is achievable!
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