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Beat lower back pain now!

16 Monday Jul 2018

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What does the Journal Of The American Medical Association say is the best way to beat lower back pain? Get up and get moving! Their studies found that’s the single most effective way to relieve lower back pain – and keep it from coming back. So what kind of activity works best? The experts say pretty much anything works – from strength training, to yoga, to walking. It works because the activity promotes blood flow, reducing inflammation. And anything that strengthens your core will take the pressure off your spine and prevent back spasms.

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Don’t eat after 8pm!

13 Friday Jul 2018

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We’ve heard that eating at night leads to weight gain… even if you’re not eating any more than you normally do. So why is that? According to the Autonomous University of Chile, it’s because our bodies have adapted to burn more energy during the day. So as the sun sets, our metabolism naturally slows down, helping us prepare for sleep. That means we’re not processing food as efficiently. And in a study of 5,000 people, those who ate after 8pm had waists that were two inches bigger – even though they ate the same number of calories, and had the same activity levels as those who ate earlier in the day.

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Are you going on a plane soon? Take THIS with you!

12 Thursday Jul 2018

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On your next plane flight, bring some gum! The chewing stimulates saliva – and the extra swallowing helps equalize the pressure between your inner and outer ear. Plus, we tend to hold a lot of tension in our jaw – and chewing gum releases it. It also boosts blood flow to your brain and reduces levels of stress hormones. So if you have any flying anxiety, you’ll feel more relaxed.

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Here’s why you should workout in the morning

11 Wednesday Jul 2018

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If you want to get motivated to start working out in the morning, tell yourself “I’m an exerciser!” or “I’m a runner!” Instead of telling yourself, “I’m going to exercise.” Or “I’m going to run.” According to the journal Self & Identity, when people used that strategy, they were better at sticking to an exercise regimen. That’s because you’re giving yourself an identity – not just a command. And that makes you feel like exercising is part of who you are. It also makes you feel like you belong to a community of exercisers or runners. And feeling that you’re part of an active tribe makes you more motivated to keep up.

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Here’s your clear-skin snack:

10 Tuesday Jul 2018

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Sunflower seeds. Research in Experimental Dermatology found people with acne typically have low levels of vitamin E and zinc – which heal the skin, and regulate oil production. And sunflower seeds have both nutrients. They also have loads of selenium – which helps reduce redness and inflammation. All you need is a handful a day to get enough vitamin E, and half your requirement of zinc. For the remaining zinc, try chicken, shellfish or beans.

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Getting your daily dose of daylight is important!

09 Monday Jul 2018

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For your blood pressure: Get 20 minutes of daylight a day. That doesn’t mean baking in the sun… you can get enough UVA rays walking the dog – or sitting by a window to drink your morning coffee. According to the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, people getting 20 minutes of daylight saw their blood pressure drop 2 points without changing anything else. The reason? UVA light helps nitric oxide circulate in your blood. And that regulates blood pressure and lowers your risk of stroke.

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Why you should go shopping ‘daily’ if you are retired.

06 Friday Jul 2018

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If you’re retired, you’ll live a lot longer if you go grocery shopping every day, instead of once a week. That’s from research on nearly 2,000 people in Taiwan. Because the physical exercise, social interactions, and mental gymnastics of planning meals, buying ingredients, budgeting money and cooking boosts our mood, brainpower, and health. All of which have been proven to lengthen lives.

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Do you floss?

05 Thursday Jul 2018

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One out of every three people don’t. That’s according to a new report from the CDC. They asked over 9,000 people how many days a week they flossed their teeth. One in three said “never.” One in three said “just once a week” – and the last third were daily flossers. Now, that’s probably not a surprise to most dentists. But if you’re in the “never floss” group, the tartar buildup could eventually attack your teeth and gums, causing your teeth to fall out. To keep your teeth, the American Dental Association says you should floss at least once a week.

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Roller coaster danger!

03 Tuesday Jul 2018

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You know those warning signs outside roller coasters that say “Do not ride this roller coaster if you have a heart condition?” Take them seriously! Because riding a coaster with a steep drop, that goes over 100-miles per hour, alternates between moments of gravitational pull and weightlessness – where your organs literally float inside you.
Also, some roller coasters are violent enough to reach forces 4 times greater than the Earth’s gravity. And can push your heart rate to 200 beats per minute… and trigger dangerous changes to heart rhythm. So if you have a weak heart – or a weak stomach – sit out those extreme rides.

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