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Life is easy- Control Your Anger

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A Professor was teaching about Proverbs He asked his students,  ' why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?' The students thought for awhile. One said, because we lose our calm. But why shout when the other person is just next to you? Asked the professor. Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you are angry? The students gave some answers but none satisfied the Professor. Finally he explained, 'when two people are angry at each other, there is a distance in their hearts psychologically. To cover the distance, they must shout to be able to hear each other. The angrier they are,the stronger they will shout to hear each other through that great distance. Then the Professor asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly. Why? Because their hearts are psychologically close. The distance between the...

4 Bad Habits That Hurt Your Heart

Did you know that your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood through your body each day? How about that, in the average lifetime, the heart creates enough energy to drive a truck to the moon and back? Did you know that a large part of your healthcare provider’s medical equipment rental includes cardiology supplies like EKGs, stethoscopes, and defibrillators? The heart gets a lot of attention because it has a big job to do.  The universal symbol of love, your heart is your body’s hardest-working muscle, supplying you with oxygenated, nutrient-rich blood all day and night. It’s easy to take your heart for granted considering you don’t really see it, but that lack of awareness can have some serious repercussions. However, you can do your part to ensure good cardiovascular health. Let’s take a look at some bad habits that hurt your heart.  1. You don’t floss. As your dentist has told you after every appointment, you need to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least o...