By: Rebecca Hummer of Pura Vida Yoga & Physical Training in Maryland Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins all help promote happiness and pleasure while reducing depression and anxiety. You can activate and give these feel–good hormones a natural boost with some simple activities. First, let‘s go over…..UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF HAPPY HORMONES! DOPAMINE. The ‘Reward Chemical’ for motivation and concentration is released by completing tasks, doing self-care activities, striving towards a goal. Associated with… Exhilaration, Bliss, Motivation, Concentration, Movement, and Learning. OXYTOCIN. The ‘Love Chemical’ is released and increases trust/relationships by playing with a dog/cat, hugging a loved one, giving/receiving…

Grocery Outlet is an extreme value grocery retailer, saving customers 40-70% on name brand, high-quality products. They offer a wide selection of fresh produce, meat, deli, dairy, packaged groceries, frozen, health and beauty care, and general merchandise. Each store is independently owned by people who live and hire locally, and give back to local organizations. Scott Hines is the Owner and Operator of Elkton Grocery Outlet. Before opening the store in November 2022, Scott held a variety of leadership positions across retailers including Lowes, Save A-Lot, and Harbor Freight Tools. He started his career in grocery retail as a bag…

Happy Veterans Day! Honor your vets this day by learning about the Designing The American Flag The current design of the U.S. flag is its 27th; the design of the flag has been modified officially 26 times since 1777. The 48-star flag was in effect for 47 years until the 49-star version became official on July 4, 1959. The 50-star flag was ordered by then president Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and was adopted in July 1960. It is the longest-used version of the U.S. flag and has been in use for over 63 years. The First Flag The first flag resembling…

This article features Constance Sims Rosser Constance Sims Rosser entered the United States Army in 1985. She was assigned to the US Army Medical Service Corps as a Nuclear Medical Science Officer and Preventive Medicine Officer. She  served  overseas  and  at  various installations within the USA. She is a Command and General Staff College graduate. Her passion in retirement is to help her community; be a voice and advocate for others and focus on her physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. In addition to having a wonderful husband and two adult children, she is proud of her many accomplishments in the…