24 Thursday Feb 2022
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Just because someone runs marathons doesn’t mean they aren’t sitting all day. On workdays, people who run marathons and half-marathons sit for an average of nearly 11 hours! That, of course, raises their risk of heart disease. So get up and move throughout the day – even if you’re sore from your last marathon or morning run.
20 Thursday Jan 2022
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Just because someone runs marathons doesn’t mean they aren’t sitting all day. On workdays, people who run marathons and half-marathons sit for an average of nearly 11 hours! That, of course, raises their risk of heart disease. So get up and move throughout the day – even if you’re sore from your last marathon or morning run.
13 Friday Mar 2020
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Taking a day off! Longevity researcher Dan Buettner found that Seventh Day Adventists tend to live longer than average. Because they encourage their congregation to totally switch off one day a week, and spend the day resting and reconnecting with loved ones. So no texting, no TV, no work. The day off gives the brain time to reset itself and reduces stress levels, which has been proven to improve health, and increase longevity.
29 Wednesday Jan 2020
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Make sure your goals aren’t too hard OR too easy. Psychologist Loretta Breuning says when a challenge is too hard, we feel less reason to try. Because it seems almost impossible. But if it’s too easy, we feel no sense of reward when we accomplish it. But if you can achieve a goal with just enough effort, like increasing exercise by walking around the block every morning, you’ll be more motivated to keep going. Because realistic objectives inspire us the most.
18 Wednesday Dec 2019
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Before you consider overhauling your life to become happier, healthier or more satisfied, do this: Think about what’s going right. Executive coach Marshall Goldsmith says once you figure out what’s working, don’t change it! So if you exercise just twice a week but it’s a nice vigorous workout, don’t try to do more… it’s working. Or if you love spending Sundays watching movies, don’t stop because you think you should get a jump on work, to get ahead. If it’s making you happy, it’s working. Again, before you consider overhauling your life to become happier, healthier or more satisfied, do this: Think about what’s going right.
17 Tuesday Dec 2019
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Well, even if we don’t realize we’re doing it, the way our food sounds has a direct impact on how we think it tastes. And, generally speaking, we perceive crisp and crunchy food as tasting better than softer foods. Research in the journal Flavour found when people were asked to describe and evaluate different foods, the ones described as “crisp” were almost always rated as the most flavorful. So, think apples, bacon, potato chips, and even the crispy “fizz” of a freshly opened can of soda. The sound tells our brain if it’s fresh and good to eat, or if it’s spoiled and potentially bad for us. The thinking is that even when we KNOW chips are unhealthy, they still provide that satisfying “crunch” that our brain craves.
17 Wednesday Apr 2019
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Get out in the world and TALK to people! Researchers at the University of Arizona found the happiest people spent 25% less time alone, and a whopping 70% more time engaged in face-to-face conversations. That’s because heartfelt conversations help us connect with our emotions, which creates closer bonds with others and triggers a boost in our health and happiness.
28 Monday Jan 2019
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Whether it’s black or green, a daily cup of tea may help you to live longer. The reason? Because it soothes your heart. Research from Johns Hopkins found that people who drink between 1 and 3 cups of tea a day have less calcium buildup in their arteries… which makes them 35% LESS likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those who DON’T drink tea.
17 Monday Dec 2018
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People who do, eat more nutritiously overall – and weigh nearly 8 pounds less, on average. They also have waists that are nearly 2 inches smaller than non-avocado eaters. That’s because the healthy fat and fiber in avocado keeps you feeling full.
It may not be the season for avocados in all areas, but avocados are available in most markets, so grab one next time you’re at the store.
05 Wednesday Dec 2018
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…does ordering a super-thin, crispy crust make it healthier? Yes and no. On the plus side, choosing thin crust over regular can save you about 40 calories per slice. But unless thin and crispy is your favorite, you might go overboard on the toppings. It’s the “licensing effect” at work. That’s when we pat ourselves on the back for being so virtuous that we give ourselves permission – or license – to indulge in another way. So if ordering the thin crust feels like a sacrifice, you might be tempted to go for fatty toppings like sausage and pepperoni, and eliminate the health benefits.
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