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How Adaptogens Help Your Body Handle Stress | Jamie R

It seems like every year there’s a new study or report about increasing stress levels. Most writings discuss how the demands of the modern era force people to be “always on,” pointing to a lack of separation between work and life. Honestly, it’s difficult for people to even find time away for themselves, constantly feeling the pressure to be present for family, friends, or followers. Stress can seem like a constant, so it’s natural for people to look for solutions, ways to adapt and overcome.Ada...
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The 6 Best Natural Supplements To Support Muscle Recovery

Whether sculpting your abs in the gym or building your calves on the trails, exercise is hard work. People commit to all the sweat and, let’s face it, the soreness for a variety of reasons, from looking like a supermodel to maintaining mobility as they age. That said, to get the gains you want, it’s important to focus on muscle recovery.


As you curl those dumbbells or scurry up that rock face, you create microscopic tears in your muscle fibers. Muscle recovery is the body’s natural rebuilding...
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Stressed by e-commerce taxes? Learn a three-pillar strategy for stress-free tax management that includes assessment, automation, and advisory services.

When an e-commerce business is thriving, it’s a wonderful feeling. Without the overhead of brick-and-mortar shops, profits soar. But come tax time, the anxiety levels of digital store owners skyrocket. Suddenly, the elation of record profits turns to stress. Business owners often find themselves hunched over their books, struggling to understand complex nexus thresholds and new tax regulations. It’s a common problem, and one that can feel impossible to solve without the right tools.
The solution...
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8 Key Metrics Online Sellers Need to Track for U.S. Tax Compliance

Taxes. Oof. It’s one of the most stressful things a business owner has to deal with. And as an e-commerce business owner, your tax obligations are even more complex than if you owned a small brick-and-mortar business. The various nexus rules can make even the smallest operation difficult to file for and meet compliance guidelines.Thankfully, the key to managing this complexity is already in your data. By tracking specific, quantifiable metrics, you can gain clarity and control over your tax obli...
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How Technology is Changing Merchant Portfolio Valuations in the Payment Industry

For the longest time, traditional valuation methods have been standard in the sale of merchant portfolios. Any modern seller, including ISOs, knows the conventional methods leave money on the table. The methods focus on static and oversimplified assumptions, relying heavily on historical data and often negating non-financial influences on portfolio performance. To put it bluntly, with advancements in technology, traditional valuation models for merchant portfolios don’t cut it.
With today’s emer...
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Pre-Workout Power: Caffeine Alternatives That Work | Jamie R

A popular trend at the moment is pre-workout, high-caffeine supplements. They’re said to increase performance by giving individuals a significant energy boost. But there’s a problem: caffeine is not a sustainable source of energy, and it comes with several drawbacks that aren’t good for workouts or the individual.Taking caffeine supplements makes sense when taking a tertiary glance at the positive effects of caffeine. Still, when scratching beneath the surface, it’s easy to see the...
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Can Cold Therapy Reduce Anxiety? | Aquilo Sports | Cold Therapy Benefits

High-performance individuals, such as athletes, often experience intense pressure to perform, avoid failure, prevent injuries, and maintain personal relationships and academic standings. These pressures are usually unjustly self-inflicted, leading to intense feelings and overwhelming emotions. 
People dealing with this type of performance anxiety often want relief, but they use what they know to find it. They put in more hours at the gym, on the track, or in the pool because they...
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Why Ice Baths and Cold Therapy Are Essential | Aquilo Sports

As someone who aims for peak performance and fitness, can you remember the last time you took an ice bath or used some cryotherapy tool or technique? The answer is likely a resounding yes. High-performance individuals, such as athletes, understand the therapeutic effects of cold therapy, even if only on a surface level. They know that submerging themselves in ice water somehow alleviates pain and contributes to their recovery.
While this foundational awareness is enough for many p...

How AI and Automation Are Shaping the Audiovisual Industry - Sooper Articles

When you think of your old high school’s AV club, what did the meeting room look like? Most likely, there were tangled cords everywhere, barely enough plugs for the equipment, poor lighting, and loads of connectivity issues. The world has come a long way from those sweat-perfumed hallways and buzzing fluorescent lights.As a professional, you don’t want to be reminded of your high school every time you walk into a conference room or someone mentions AV. And thank goodness, you don’t have to be. T...

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