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While more than half of 1.4 million current active duty service members are married, researchers at Regis University found, these military spouses are rarely considered when documenting the costs of wartime service.
According to the research, “when the average, non-military American thinks about the United States’ conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, he or she generally associates the stressors and casualties of the wars with the active-duty services members.”
Contrary to these findings, the spouses typically endure comparable amounts of stress, but their health care needs are often obscured by a primary concern for the soldier. Fortunately, reliance on self-care and spousal support can offer a viable means to cope.
Hey, we’ve all been there.
It’s been a few months since you swore by your New Year’s resolution, and chances are you’ve already stumbled and slipped a few times along the way. In fact, a 2007 study showed out of 3,000 people who made a New Year’s resolution, 88 percent failed, even though over half were confident of success originally.
So what to do? Could you possibly recover from a New Year’s resolution slip? The answer is yes. Here are 4 easy tips to help you stay on track.
Washing machines can be hidden dangers to children.
When parents think of household dangers to children, most would probably cite coffee spills, hot stoves, sharp objects and bathtubs as examples of things that commonly cause harm to children. But what about the rest of the house? It might come as a surprise that certain objects such as washing machines and televisions can pose a risk to kids.
In order to keep your home as safe as possible for your children, here are a few hidden household dangers to look out for.
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Have you ever found yourself with a hundred things on your mind but unable to get any of them done? Have you ever been pressed for time for what feels like every second of every day? The military family faces a special set of challenges when it comes to managing stress, especially if your service member is away on deployment.
It’s easy to get lost between taking care of your loved one, the kids and yourself. You grow tired and feel overwhelmed. When 24 hours just doesn’t seem enough, try these time management strategies to take control of the home front.
The Internet has become an incredibly important tool for the military community to document and share their experiences. Personal blogs and social media have given everyone an opportunity to share their story. National Guard wife Ali Gibbs uses her blog, Better Together, as a springboard for her thoughts and feelings.
And that insight can amount to a lot of unique feelings that come with being married to the military. How do milspouses cope with love, loss and leaving?
When it comes to smoking, over 45 million Americans still smoke, and over 30 percent of active-duty military members use tobacco products of some kind. With these staggering numbers, it’s no wonder many military members and their spouses are looking to quit.
And if you’re among the 69 percent of smokers that want to quit completely, e-cigarettes might be for you. But are they really the healthy alternative they claim to be?
Pin-up style photography has been a long-standing tradition within the military and veteran communities, and for good reason. What better than playful flirting to boost morale among tired and wounded soldiers?
Although the concept of the pin-up predates the 20th century, its prevalence in modern conflicts has faded to the background. Still, there’s a few women keeping the flame alive for pin-ups, and keeping morale up the best way they know how.
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Fitness means different things to different people, and that meaning changes as your life does. It’s pretty simple.
While I use to aim for a smaller waistline, I now shoot for a literal finish line and a well-earned racing t-shirt. Over the years, you learn a specific regimen and goals with every transition: college, marriage, babies, multiple relocations, work, and more. For me, fitness has become more than skin deep.
However, a recent trend has grown with the rise of programs like Crossfit, Insanity and P90X that troubles me. Facebook and Pinterest are littered with images of young men and women with rock hard bodies that are posted for inspirational purposes. Some images are even tagged with a workout that insinuates that it is a means to achieve the body in the picture. I think this is absurd hoax that only feeds self-image issues and discouragement.
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After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, the New Year ushers in a much-desired time of normality. The decorations are put away and the decadent desserts are only visible on the waist line. Perhaps this is why January is also a popular time for fresh starts and resolutions.
According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions, and only eight percent of those individuals actually achieve their resolution.
Although this statistic may not seem promising, the fact is that about one out of ten people who set out to loose weight, quit smoking, get organized or save money are successful. A ten percent probability still leaves hope for those with a resolution in mind.
The holiday season is upon us and unfortunately that means cold and flu season has arrived with it. Between the added stress of the holidays, being cooped up inside and the cold weather, your immune system will be put to the test over the next few months.
Make sure you’re doing everything you can to stay healthy and help your body fight off infections and bacteria. Simple changes to your lifestyle, diet and stress level as well as knowing which immune supplements to avoid will help you make it through the season with fewer trips to see the doctor.
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