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A brisk walk is better than hitting the gym…

11 Tuesday Jan 2022

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…for keeping the weight off! London School of Economics researchers found women of all ages who walked for over 30 minutes most days weighed less than those using treadmills or stationary bikes. Walking women also had lower BMIs and smaller waists than those who regularly played sports. The researchers speculate it’s because walking is free – and you can do it anywhere, anytime – which means people are more likely to do it, than making the effort to hit the gym or play a sport.

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How to set the tone for a calmer day

26 Tuesday Oct 2021

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60% of people look at their phone within 15 minutes of waking up. That’s according to a Deloitte Global Mobile Consumer survey. And the other 40% check their phone within 5 minutes of waking – or less, like the 18% who say they look at their phone immediately. But The Stress Institute in Atlanta says, when we do that, we switch from the peaceful state of sleeping, to stressed-out, in an instant. Things like work emails, texts, depressing news stories, and social media updates startle the brain, sending it into panic mode, and triggering the release of stress hormones. Dr. Kathleen Hall founded The Stress Institute and she says, just seeing what’s on your phone puts your body on alert, and triggers a flood of adrenaline and cortisol. That roots your day in stress chemicals.

So what’s the smart move? Dr. Hall recommends starting your day with a phone-free walk. Even if it’s just in your neighborhood, while you’re walking the dog. We already know that spending time in nature helps us become more calm and grounded. And a relaxed walk enhances those benefits, by boosting circulation and metabolism, loosening tight muscles, and releasing tension. And that sets the tone for a calmer day.

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Therapy sessions are becoming athletic!

15 Friday Oct 2021

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Your psychologist may arrive at your next session lacing up their sneakers. Because “running therapy” is the latest mental health trend. It makes a lot of sense, especially for men, who tend to keep their emotions locked inside. And symptoms of depression often appear as irritability or aggressiveness. Plus, it can be hard for men to sit and discuss their feelings. Eye contact is also an issue. The male brain reads it as a challenge, and it can make men combative. So, walking or jogging side-by-side makes a lot of sense. It makes patients feel like they’re in sync with their therapist and allows them to open up.

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Improve your health in just two minutes!

19 Monday Jul 2021

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It doesn’t take a lot of hard work to improve your health. According to new research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, just two minutes of walking can make a difference. Because every two minutes you spend just climbing stairs throughout the day is another “mini-workout” – and they can really add up. In fact, the researchers found that getting several mini-workouts a day can boost your heart health and help you live as long as exercising for a-half hour at a time.

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Taking a walk, or going for a run? Please be careful!

20 Thursday May 2021

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Here are two indicators someone is following you with the intent to do you harm. These come from former CIA agent Jason Hanson. 

The first sign is WAY too much eye contact. Normally, when we make eye contact with a stranger, we break it after a second. But an attacker will maintain eye contact because you’re their target and they’re trying to intimidate you. 

The second sign that someone means you harm: They match the pace at which you’re moving.Normal people will vary their walking or running pace because it feels uncomfortable being in sync with a stranger. 

So if you notice too much eye contact, or someone’s in sync with your pace – get to safety immediately.

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Want to boost your brainpower?

04 Thursday Feb 2021

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Get more exercise! Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand found that the oxygen-rich blood flooding the brain during exercise helps sharpen the mind. And adults who exercised regularly, regardless of age, performed better on difficult cognitive tasks compared with those who exercised less. And it doesn’t matter whether it’s 60 minutes of vigorous exercise, like running sprints, taking a brisk 10-minute walk around the block three or four times a day, or doing light resistance training in your own home.

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Walking, jogging and running boosts brain health.

05 Wednesday Aug 2020

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And not because of calories burned, or exercise intensity. It’s because of your FEET!

According to New Mexico Highlands University, each impact of the foot creates pressure waves in the arteries, boosting the blood supply, and optimizing brain function. Walking significantly boosts blood flow to the brain… and running does even more. But exercises like biking don’t have the same effect on the brain’s blood supply. So while all types of exercise are good for overall health, ones where your feet strike the ground may be best for your brain.

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Sitting all day can kill your energy.

10 Wednesday Jun 2020

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The fix? Take a brisk 5-minute walk every hour. University of Colorado School of Medicine researchers found people who did so-called “micro-bouts” of exercise felt 31% less tired, more cheerful and more alert all afternoon, compared to those who sat for 6 hours straight, without any breaks. The reason? Because short spurts of activity help offset the stress, reduced metabolism, and energy-draining effects of too much sitting.

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Got a backache?

24 Tuesday Mar 2020

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Before you pop a pill, try a massage, or low-impact exercise, like walking. Because boosting the flow of oxygen-rich blood can reduce inflammation, which helps cut pain. Those are new guidelines from the American College of Physicians. If your back is really hurting, start out slowly – walking for about 10 minutes once a day, for example. And gradually increase the time and distance until you’re getting at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days.

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Want to have an awesome day, where everything seems to go right?

22 Tuesday Oct 2019

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Take a brisk morning walk! Researchers at George Mason University say exercise releases feel-good hormones, triggering a mood boost that can last up to 48 hours. Plus, starting the day on a high note creates a so-called “cascade of positivity” – where one good thing leads to another. It increases the likelihood you’ll get more done, have positive interactions with others, and have less impact from negative events. And the longer you work out, and the more social you make it – like walking with a friend – the happier you’ll feel.

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