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Retail therapy: Bad habit or mood booster?
Maybe you're the kind of person who can easily spend hours in a store comparing prices on everyday items or shopping for the perfect gift. Or maybe you prefer browsing online for groceries, new clothes, and everything in between.
If you've ever shopped when you were feeling low or stressed, you're probably familiar with the mood-boosting effects of shopping or shopping and window shopping. This is the concept of retail therapy.

Money anxiety is common, but you don’t have to deal with it alone
If you've found yourself worrying about money lately, you're definitely in good company. Money anxiety, also known as financial anxiety, is more common than ever. In the American Psychological Association's 2022 Stress in America Survey, 87% of respondents cited inflation as a source of significant stress. Price increases on everything from fuel to food have people from all backgrounds worried. In fact, no other issue has caused as much stress since the survey began in 2007, the researchers said. When money and financial issues create constant stress in your life, you may eventually start to experience some anxiety as a result. In turn, this anxiety can negatively impact your quality of life. You can't always just fix the status of your bank account and eliminate stress outright. But you can take steps to manage money-related anxiety.
Read on to learn more about money anxiety, including key signs, causes, and how to deal with it.

Texting neck, pinky pain and other ways cell phones can wreak havoc on our bodies

Mouse Shoulder: A Painful Ailment for PC Gamers

Stages of phone anxiety

Calorie restriction can be harmful
People trying to lose weight often limit the number of calories they eat. However, restricting calories too severely can lead to a variety of health problems, including reduced fertility and weakened bones. This article explains 5 potentially harmful effects of calorie restriction and helps you determine a calorie deficit that's right for you.

The Sirtfood Diet: A Detailed Beginner’s Guide
Fad new diets seem to pop up all the time, and the Sirtfood diet is one of the newest. It has become a favorite among European celebrities and is known for allowing red wine and chocolate. Its creators insist it's not a fad, but rather they claim "sirtfoods" are the secret to kickstarting weight loss and preventing disease. However, health experts warn that this diet may not live up to the hype and may even be a bad idea. This article provides an evidence-based review of the Sirtfood diet and its potential health benefits.

Can juicing help you lose weight?
Juicing is an easy way to consume tons of nutrients without eating whole fruits and vegetables. Many people claim it is a useful weight loss tool. The juicing diet trend has grown in popularity over the years, but its effectiveness is controversial. This article explores whether juicing can actually help you lose weight.

Ways to improve air quality in your home

Can eating too few calories hinder your metabolism?

Signs you're not getting enough fat in your diet
Dietary fats tend to get a bad rap. Despite what you may have heard, eating fat won't make you fat - as long as you eat it in moderation. In fact, fat is an important part of a balanced diet. Your body needs dietary fat for many different biological processes. Not getting enough fat makes it harder for your body to function the way it should and can lead to health problems. In this article, we'll look at five signs that you might not be getting enough fat - especially healthy fats - from the foods you eat. We'll also explore the role of fat in your body and how to create a balanced diet.

Does Calories In vs. Calories Out Really Matter?
If you've ever tried to lose weight, you've probably heard about the importance of "calories in versus calories out." The basis of this concept is that as long as you eat less calories than you burn, you will lose weight. However, some people insist that the type of food you eat is more important than the number of calories it contains - both in terms of weight loss and long-term health. This article examines whether the "calories in versus calories out" model really matters.