Did you know that 50% of people who started an exercise program will quit within the first six months? This isn’t surprising at all. In fact, 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail come February. If this is the actual retention rate for your gym, you’d be out of business in no time. Lack of motivation is the main reason why your gym members are canceling their memberships. To help motivate your clients, you need to understand why they don’t feel motivated in the first place. For starters, many of them set unrealistic goals (losing 50 pounds in 2 months), conflicts ...
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An Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a very difficult thing to come to terms with. Currently, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, which is the third-ranking cause of death for the elderly in the U.S. This can leave those diagnosed feeling rather hopeless about their future. At this point, the only thing doctors can do for someone diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is to try to slow the disease’s progression. This is done through medication and various lifestyle changes that may be applicable to a patient. There are literally millions of people living with Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, it is imperative that we ...
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In this busy world we live in with our hectic lifestyles and heavy workloads, here are some ways to help you feel good again: Listen to music Music can be the greatest way to make you feel better, no matter what genre you prefer or where you are. You may prefer soothing classical to calm you or you may find headbanging to some heavy rock a great way to feel like you again. Music is great for reminiscing about the “good old days”, reliving a particular memory or finding a new “you”. Exercise Release those endorphins with a workout; whether ...
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Source A career in healthcare, particularly nursing, is rewarding yet demanding. With the progression in the field of medicine, the profession of nursing seems to be constantly changing to provide the most efficient and advanced services to the patients. Nurses assist doctors in providing proper healthcare to patients, but at the same time, they promote wellbeing. Nurses contribute more time and attention to patients during their treatments as they influence their recovery and rehabilitation through their commitment. They observe, evaluate, and record every symptom, reaction, progress, or regress in a patient. They are compassionate towards the patient throughout as they ...
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Behavioural Disorders affect many people as well as their friends, families, and colleagues. There is a wide range of behaviours which have many negative effects and many of the people who are afflicted by them can feel hopeless. Many of them can result in mental and physical health issue. Understanding these disorders is the first step of treatment and the good news is, many of them have similar effective methods of treatment. Substance Abuse Disorder There many legal and illegal substances that are prone to addiction. These include, but aren’t limited to heroin, cocaine, alcohol, prescription drugs, methamphetamine, and nicotine. ...
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If you’re depressed, apathetic, or have no motivation, one piece of advice you may have heard is to work out. There is truth to this advice. Working out can make the endorphins pump in your brain, making you feel great. However, many people who are depressed find this easier said than done, and it’s easy to understand why. When you’re depressed, it can be hard to get out of bed, let alone work out. How can you get exercise when you’re depressed or lack the motivation? Here are a few ways how. But First If you are severely depressed, we ...
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The prospect of being a genius definitely sounds good and it’s only human nature to seek shortcuts. The 2011 movie Limitless (in which the protagonist takes a magic pill that turns him into a superhuman genius) saw the rise of the use of nootropics. What are nootropics? They are supplements, which are either natural or synthetic, that are used by people with the aim of increasing specific parts of cognition to achieve a non-recreational goal. Furthermore, nootropics have to be safe and non-addictive. The most prominent nootropic is Modafinil and it’s been gaining lots of media attention in recent years. ...
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Many things run through the mind of a child when they are joining the university. For most of them, it is the first time they are taking care of themselves and managing their money. It is thus an opportunity for them to become responsible. It’s like starting a freelance writing career. However, albeit how this feels, life in the university has its ups and downs. Not every student will accept you. Also, you may face financial challenges. Many students face financial issues as the loan they receive seems never to be enough. Hence, as a student, any company and particularly ...
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Need one good reason to exercise today? How about 30 of them?
Unexplainable lethargy, feeling drained, lazing on the couch all day: If this sounds like you, read on.
Feel inspired by these powerful fitness mantras.
Make your resolutions a reality.
No resolutions, just change.
Understand what inspires you and keeps you motivated.