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How Can You Change Your Lifestyle For The Better?

If you’re looking to change your lifestyle for the better, then we commend you on coming to this choice. It’s always inspiring when people make the choice to better themselves and their life without interference from anyone else. But, you might not know what you need to do in order to make this into reality, and that’s where we come in. In this article, we’re going to be looking at some of the ways that you can change your lifestyle for the better, so keep reading down below if you would like to find out more.



Follow A Plan
The first thing that we’re going to recommend is that you follow some sort of plan. A lot of people find that when they try to do things themselves that they are tempted far too much. If you have a plan in front of you that tells you what you should be eating, for example, it is going to be much easier to follow. There is a routine in place that you come to expect, and while it isn’t the most exciting, that doesn’t mean it isn’t good for you. Of course, you can change it up every now and then, alter the plan when you feel as though it is necessary, but try to stick to it as much as you can. For example, the keto diet plan is a great way for you to watch what you are eating and maintain a healthy diet. 

Exercise More
Another thing that we think you should be doing is exercising more. Exercise has a number of benefits both for your body and for your mind, so if you’re concerned about your lifestyle, this certainly needs to play a part in the new one. However, this is not to say that you need to spend every spare hour that you have in the gym, because that’s simply not true. Make time for the exercise that you like. This could be yoga, swimming, walking, running, sports, or really anything that gets your body moving and your blood pumping.

We highly recommend that you have someone do this with you for motivation. It can be hard to get yourself to move on those days where you don’t feel like it, but when you’ve got someone by your side, it’s far easier.


Speak To A Specialist
Or, you could speak to a specialist about the changes that you should make based on your individual circumstances. This is a good idea if you have a medical condition of some sort, or if you think you might have. Don’t worry, they will be able to give you some sound advice as to how you can improve your lifestyle, even with the challenges that you face.


We hope that you have found this article helpful, and now see some of the things that you can do to change your lifestyle for the better. Put this advice into practice, and everything is going to be so much better for you in your life! Good luck!



















Substantiating a Claim: The Importance of Using Dash Cams and the Evidence They Provide

Personal injury claims require the victims to provide clear evidence that shows the defendant caused the victim's injuries. In auto accident cases, the victim must show that they didn't cause the accident and aren't guilty of moving violation, it is necessary to present substantial evidence that shifts the blame onto the at-fault driver. A dash camera provides footage that shows the accident and how it was caused. Using a dash camera helps individuals avoid dismissal of their injury claim by showing the court improved evidence of what happened and their own role in the accident.

What Happened During the Accident?
The dash camera shows the series of events that happened during the accident. Instead of having to guess what party is at fault, the camera will show the sequence of events that led up to the accident and pinpoint who is at fault. In an accident case, the footage could substantiate the victim's claim against the at-fault driver and show what caused the accident. These details are vital in an accident claim and give the jury a full account of the accident. Victims can start a legal claim by contacting an abogado de accidente for more information now.

If Comparative Fault Applies
Comparative fault rulings come into play when either party has committed a moving violation and contributed to the accident. A dash camera will show if the auto owner committed any moving violations that could reduce their monetary award. If there is evidence of a moving violation, the court assigns a percentage to each moving violation and deduct the percentage from the monetary award.

The Speed at Which the Vehicle Was Traveling
The speed at which the vehicle was traveling appears on the dash camera and determines if the auto owner was speeding before the accident happened. If the victim is accused of speeding through comparative fault, they can use the dash camera footage to disprove the claim. It's an effective strategy for substantiating the victim's claim and preventing them from losing money because of comparative fault rulings.

If the Driver Tried to Use the Brakes
The dash camera shows if the auto owner applied the brakes to prevent a collision, and the owner could use the footage to show that they tried to avoid the accident. These details are vital to an auto accident claim and may show that the victim tried to reduce the impact of the accident. When reviewing the footage, it is vital to determine if the victim did their part to try to avoid colliding with vehicles in front of them. While the driver may be at fault for hitting the car in front of them, they can show whether the car traveling behind them played a role in causing their collision.

Speed Dial Superheroes: The Numbers That You Need To Have To Hand

We are really quite lucky in the 21st century. The vast majority of us carry a cell phone around us in our pocket wherever we go. These incredible pieces of technology allow us to access information at any time of the day or the night as long as we have access to the internet. This means that we are rarely without the information that we need.

However, there are times when we simply do not have the time to type search requests into our smart cell phone and look through all the information that is given to us to find what we need. We need it right then and there. This is where having a few key phone numbers programmed into your speed dial is very useful.

Here, we look at some of the numbers that you should always have to hand.


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Urgent medical services
Of course, in a true emergency, you would hit 911 and it would take longer to access your speed dial than the type that number in. However, what about if it is urgent but does not need 911 services. Maybe you need emergency dental treatment or opticians? These are numbers that you might want to access relatively quickly without spending time searching the internet.

If you have to make a phone call to your insurance provider, something less than ideal has happened. Hopefully, it is more of a gentle fender bender or your TV has smashed rather than a complete write-off of your car or your entire house has caved in. Either way, the last thing you want is to have to spend more time looking up the numbers. Having these pre-programmed into your phone means that you can just hit call and get on with starting the claim process sooner rather than later.

Pest control
Many of us have been there. We have been sweeping up the yard and seen the telltale long-tail disappear around the corner, or we have been up in the attic digging out the Christmas decorations and seen the little ‘gifts’ left behind by pesky pests. If you have an invasion of creepy critters, you want them out of your house as soon as humanely possible, so doing hours of searching through for the best one is a no-no. Do your research into the best pest control service when you don’t have a problem on your hands and keep their number in your phone for when you do need them. Sites like https://www.pestcontrolexperts.com/local/michigan/ are incredibly useful when doing your research, as they offer a network of pest control professionals and cover a wide range of areas too.

Plumber
Uh-oh! It has happened to plenty of us. We have woken up or come in from work to an unexpected paddling pool or a brand-new waterfall. Sounds great - but when it has appeared in your house due to a burst boiler or a leaking radiator, it is not quite as fun. Keep an emergency plumber or at the very least, a handy person on speed dial for when this happens. No one wants to be searching the internet while they have wet feet!


Stepping up for World Diabetes Day





Amidst the pandemic, there is another disease that has gone under the radar and is silently affecting millions of people—Diabetes. Described as a chronic, non-communicable disease, diabetes is a major public health problem globally and persons afflicted with it are also vulnerable to a host of other diseases such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and COVID. 


“Last year, there were 463 million adults living with diabetes globally. That’s 1 out of 11 people who have the condition,” said Sanofi Philippines Country Lead, Amal Makhloufi Benchouk. 


More alarmingly, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) reports that a further 232 million people remain undiagnosed, with the majority of them believed to have type 2 diabetes. In the Philippines alone diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and places a heavy burden for many families who are living with disease. 


“There are about 3.7 million diabetic Filipinos, and this number is expected to double in the next 5 years,” Amal shared. “Only 34% are diagnosed, 27% are treated, and only 11% are on insulin. Among those treated, less than 50% are able to manage or control their disease. Globally, 1 life is lost every 7 seconds because of diabetes and its complications.” 

Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses




SM Supermalls and SM Foundation, through its Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) program, provides immediate relief assistance to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan and other affected areas.

SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown donated two truckloads of bottled water which were received by Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman. The donations were brought to Cathedral Gym and East Central Elementary School which served as evacuation centers for flood-stricken residents. Hot meals were also distributed to some 300 residents.


 
Relief for Cagayan. Tuguegarao City Mayor Jefferson Soriano and Vice Mayor Bienvenido De Guzman receive two truckloads of bottled water from SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown (left); SM Foundation through Operation Tulong Express (OPTE) donates boxes of bottled water for the evacuees at Cathedral Gym evacuation center and at East Central Elementary School in Tuguegarao.


"At SM, we will continue to reach out to as many communities as we can and help them bounce back. We urge everyone to join us as we extend a helping hand to those who are greatly affected by this calamity,” said SM Supermalls President Steven Tan.


 
SM Employees prepare hot meals for the evacuees in Tuguegarao, Cagayan (left); SM Foundation and employees of SM Center Tuguegarao distribute 300 hot meals and bottled water to residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses in Cagayan.



This effort forms part of Operation Tulong Express (OPTE), a social good program of SM Foundation in collaboration with SM Supermalls and SM Markets to address the needs of communities during calamities and crises.

To those who wish to send help, SM through Philippine National Red Cross is only accepting cash donation. No in-kind donations will be accepted to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Donations can be deposited to the following BDO account:
Account name: Philippine National Red Cross
Peso savings: 00-453-0190938
Dollar savings: 10-453-0039482
Swift code: BNORPHMM


For more updates and announcements, visit www.smsupermalls.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@SMSupermalls).