Two of the most popular New Year's resolutions are always "lose weight" and "exercise more." It's all about getting fit: slimming down, toning up and building that beach body that will last the whole year round. Now here's the hard part: actually doing it. The rigors of getting in shape are what stop some people in their tracks and still more a few weeks...
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Long periods of sitting – whether at a desk, in the car or on the couch – are a common part of modern life. While we often think about sore backs or stiff hips, sitting can also affect the health of your blood vessels and heart. New research suggests what you eat before long sitting sessions may help protect your heart and circulation. The study explored...
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Are the short days, long nights, bitter chills and inclement weather getting you down? Seasonal affective disorder, or appropriately, SAD, is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness / depression during the winter months in otherwise mentally healthy people. If you're suffering from SAD, you may find yourself sleeping longer, lacking energy...
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Anatomically, your brain isn't a muscle; although it contains a bit of muscle, it's predominantly gray and white matter, with cellular structure and function far different (and more complex) than that of muscle. However, there's good reason why many people compare the brain to muscle – in both cases, the "Use it or lose it" principle applies....
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Ultraprocessed foods – think sugary cereals, fast food, frozen meals, packaged snacks, and soda in particular – are everywhere, especially in the diets of teens and young adults.
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We all know stress and lack of sleep can make life feel harder – but could they also be quietly affecting your body's immune defenses? Research suggests just that, showing a connection between anxiety, insomnia, and lower levels of key immune cells in young women. While the research focused on a specific group, the findings speak to a much broader issue...
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