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Why ‘tech neck’ is getting worse and worse for Gen X

‘Tech neck’ is the strain on your neck from hours spent looking at smartphones and tablets. As members of Gen X hit middle age and beyond, those stats are more meaningful because aging is behind a lot of neck pain. So what can we do about it?

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Should you raise backyard chickens?

Whether you’re in the city or the suburbs, it’s become downright trendy to raise backyard chickens. Here’s what to consider before you start a flock.

Downloadable, printable food diary pages

Printable food diary pages

Download and print either of these free weekly printable food diary pages to keep track of everything that you or your child eats or drinks!

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3 ways to make the most of your weekend

While staying in and catching up on full seasons of television shows in a single sitting may be appealing, it’s often not as refreshing as we might hope. Here are 3 ways to make the most of your weekend!

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Are you a helicopter mom?

Overly protective, a helicopter mom often has the best intentions, but their behavior can lead to unhealthy dependencies in both parents and children.

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Should you get a DSLR camera?

Should you get a DSLR camera? The Digital Single-Lens Reflex camera has undergone an absolute explosion in popularity – but it is right for you?

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What is impostor syndrome?

What is impostor syndrome? It’s when you feel like a fake – that you don’t deserve the success you have achieved. But you’re more capable than you think. Here’s why.

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What is malware? The basics

Malware is short for ‘malicious software,’ and includes viruses and spyware that get installed on your computer without your consent.

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A quick depression screening questionnaire

Could you be clinically depressed? Here’s a simple depression screening questionnaire some mental health caregivers use to screen patients, and give you some insight about what you might want to talk to a professional about.

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10 tips for becoming a volunteer

Two good reasons for becoming a volunteer is the satisfaction of incorporating service into your life, and making a difference to your community.

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