During this time of the year, many people start to come down with cold and flu symptoms. Another condition that some people have been getting is strep throat illness. Strep throat is an infection caused by a bacteria called the group Astreptococcus. It causes a sore throat, fever, and painful swallowing, among others. While it… Continue Reading
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What You Must Know about XBB 1.5 and Protecting Yourself against it
A new COVID-19 variant has been spreading across America and other parts of the world. It has been raising some concerns about a potential new wave of infections and reinfections at the start of the year. This variant is known as XBB 1.5. This variant is said to be a relative of the XBB variant… Continue Reading
How Specific are your Health Goals for the New Year?
So we’re officially in the New Year of 2023. During this time, most people start setting some goals for their work, life, or anything else. However, some also start setting goals for their overall health. Some of the most common ones include losing weight, exercising more, and eating healthier. While those goals are beneficial, it’s… Continue Reading
My Five Favorite 2022 Stories on My Good News for the Soul blog
We’ve reached the end of another year. Because of this, it’s time for me to count down my 5 favorite stories of 2022. I enjoy posting on this blog once a week and I hope to continue to do so next year. Without further or do, here are some of my favorite posts I’ve enjoyed… Continue Reading
How to Keep your Lips Moist and Soft without Chapstick
During the winter season, certain parts of our bodies experience dryness and “ashiness.” One of those areas is our lips. There are plenty of brands out there formulated to save us from cracked, dry lips. One in particular that I used (and used to dislike) is Carmex. Many other people use Blistex and other well-known… Continue Reading
How Infertility Impacts the Emotional Health of Women in their 30s
Infertility has become a big issue for women in their 30s. About 11% of women of reproductive age have experienced problems with getting pregnant in the United States. It can be a big disappointment when you’re unable to have children. Although I don’t have children and don’t have any plans with having them, I do… Continue Reading
4 Plants that Moisturize your Skin this Winter
In today’s beauty industry, you’ll see a lot of beauty products containing plant extracts that are effective in keeping your skin healthy. Some plants have delivered results in moisturizing, cleaning, and toning your skin. Others help in healing damaged skin. You can find many skin products containing botanical extracts, depending on your specific skin type.… Continue Reading
5 Steps You Must Take When your Job is Ruining your Mental Health
Our jobs are one of the most important aspects of our lives. We need them to keep a roof over our heads, pay our bills, and buy our groceries, just to name a few. However, as important as our jobs are, they could also hurt our mental health. I’ve recently read an alarming article about… Continue Reading
