The New Alexa Skill Can Save Lives

Alexa, the virtual assistant that powers the Amazon Echo, is capable of performing different tasks for you such as playing your favorite tunes, answering questions, reporting the latest news, controlling your smart home and thousands more.  As of this writing, Alexa has already built 10,000 skills in just two years and all of which have a goal to make lives easier, quicker and more innovative. Continue reading

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Smarter

Smartphones, smart cars, smart TVs… smart toothbrush, smart umbrella and smart belt?  Okay the last three products may sound weird but they actually exist!  But yeah, it seems like the Internet of Things have taken the world by storm.  Consumers are rapidly embracing the smart technology and are constantly seeking new innovations. Continue reading

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5 Things to Consider Before Traveling

Today, there’s an array of upgrades to choose from when traveling, which makes the pre-planning more complicated.  We all want to travel in comfort and ease but are these add-ons really worth the extra cost?

In today’s blog post, let’s talk about the 5 things you need to consider before traveling – its benefits, when it’s worth it and when you should skip out on it. Continue reading

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20 Mood-Boosting Foods When You’re Feeling Blue

It’s quite common for us to turn to food when coping with our emotions whether it’s for stress relief, comfort or as a reward.  According to the experts, there is a dramatic connection between our diet and emotions – affecting our metabolism, hormones and neurotransmitters.

With that said, here are 20 mood-boosting foods to combat sadness, stress, anger, anxiety and all those negativities in life. Continue reading

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Signs and Symptoms of Depression in Aging Adults

Occasional “blue” moods and feelings of sadness are normal. But when it lasts for longer than two weeks and accompanied with other symptoms that are already affecting every aspect of your life (sleep, appetite, relationships, etc.), that’s not considered normal anymore.

Know that depression is not a normal part of aging. If left untreated, it can be detrimental to your health and your relationships. Continue reading

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