It’s no secret that an active lifestyle is good for your body and mind. People with a regular fitness routine are more likely to have better health and greater independence as they age. But did you know that the kind of exercise we need to…
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Want an easy way to get healthier? Step outside. Evidence shows that being exposed to nature can help improve your blood pressure, brain activity, cognitive function, sleep, physical activity and mental health.1 And you don’t have to be a nature enthusiast who spends hours outdoors…
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What’s for dinner? Wish you always had the answer to that question? You can. Meal-prepping makes it possible. Put simply, meal-prep is just planning ahead. And it doesn’t have to take up a lot of time. In fact, it can even help you save time….
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We hear a lot about self-care and how it’s good for us. It can help support good mental health. And having good mental health affects not only how you think but also how you feel, act and make choices.1 But how do you actually make…
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When you hear the word “cardio,” what jumps to mind? For many, cardio is just another word for running. And if you love to run, that’s great. But there’s so much more to cardio than just running. There’s a whole array of exercises you can…
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It’s safe to say that most of us want to be healthier. It’s how we go about becoming healthier that can be challenging. Setting goals that are realistic can help. If you’re not meeting your goals, it’s probably not because you’re not trying. It may…
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“There is freedom waiting for you on the breezes of the sky, and you ask, ‘What if I fall?’ Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” — Erin Hanson Are you afraid of trying new things? Does the thought of change make you cringe?…
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Heart attacks are the leading cause of death for U.S. women.1 Surprised? So are over 50% of U.S. women.1 Women have a higher risk of the heart diseases that cause heart attacks.1 But when a heart attack happens, men and women often have different symptoms.2…