August 17, 2017

Talking to yourself may calm you down if you phrase the mental conversation in a different way. People who spoke to themselves in the third person substituting their name for the word “I” gained a bit of psychological distance from their experience and researchers say that can help the brain regulate emotions. Source Link
 
Falls are the leading cause of death for people over 65 and you can help prevent a fall by picking the right shoes. Look for a shoe that doesn’t twist in the middle when you press on it and wear the socks you normally would while shoe shopping. And measure your feet every time you buy shoes because sizes can change even for adults. Source Link
 
You learn first aid to save a person, so why not do the same for your pets? Now you can with a new Red Cross cat and dog first aid training course. The $25 course is available online and there’s also a free Pet First Aid app with information on allergic reactions, bleeding, burns, choking, overheating, and more. Source Link