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How Light Exercise Improves Brain Function

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Written by: Jonathan G. Hakun, Penn State

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Light exercise can significantly boost cognitive health, improving processing speed and reversing years of aging effects. Learn how daily movement benefits the brain.

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Walking as if Your Feet Are Kissing the Earth

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Written by: by Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman

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Explore the transformative power of walking with holistic techniques that connect you deeply with the Earth. Learn how mindful walking can spread your feet, massage your feet and the ground, and enhance your overall well-being. Embrace walking as if your feet are truly kissing the Earth.

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How Genetics and Weight Loss Are Connected: Surprising Study Findings

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Written by: Alex Jordan, InnerSelf.com

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The connection between genetics and weight loss is more important than you might think. A new study reveals how genetic variations impact exercise results and weight loss.

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Should You Buy an Electric Bike? Key Factors to Consider

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Written by: Muhammad Rizwan Azhar, Edith Cowan University et al

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Thinking about getting an electric bike? Learn the pros and cons to find out if an electric bike is right for you. Discover the benefits of reduced carbon emissions, community connection, and cost savings, as well as potential safety challenges and environmental impacts.

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What Are Compound Exercises and Why They’re Essential

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Written by: Mandy Hagstrom and Anurag Pandit, UNSW Sydney

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What are compound exercises and why are they good for you?

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Girl, How Did We Get Here? Fat Shaming vs Self-Love

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Written by: Sydney Williams

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I want to note that fat is not a bad word. Fat activists and leaders of the body positive movement all over the world are working hard to reclaim this word. When I say, “My mother is fat,” I’m not insulting her. I’m offering a descriptive word to help illustrate my point.

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Take a Hike and Experience the Trail of Your Life

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Written by: Sydney Williams

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The main thing is to move your body, somewhere outdoors, free from the distractions of this hyperconnected world we’re living in.

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Resistance Training: The Secret Weapon Against Heart Disease

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Hitting the gym to lift weights provides visible results - bigger biceps, firmer glutes, and more defined abs.

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Trampoline Exercises: Bounce Your Way Back to Immune Health

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Written by: Christopher Vasey, N.D.

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Jumping on a trampoline, also called a rebounder, has been revealed to provide valuable assistance for accelerating lymph circulation and decongesting the lymphatic system.

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Truth Behind Fat Blasting Ads: Can You Really Target Belly Fat?

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Written by: Nick Fuller, University of Sydney

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It’s also common to see ads touting special diets, pills and supplements that will blast fat in targeted areas. These ads – which often feature impressive before and after photos taken weeks apart – can seem believable.

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Are You Born with Good Balance? The Answer May Surprise You

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Written by: Gurpreet Singh, Binghamton University

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Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

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Unleash Healing and Energy Flow With The Peaceful Art of Tai Chi

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Are you seeking a gentle yet powerful practice that balances your body and mind? Look no further than Tai Chi. 

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How to Move Your Body for Revitalization and Pain Relief

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Written by: Saloni Sharma, MD, LAc

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The goal is to increase movement in any way that works for you, from formal classes to spurts of additional activity throughout the day.

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Wild Practices for Listening to the Intelligence of Your Body

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Written by: Rebecca Wildbear

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Our dominant culture trains us to be disembodied. Separating our minds from our bodies makes humans less healthy but more docile and obedient to external power structures.

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Resistance Exercise May Beat Cardio For Better Sleep

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Written by: Rachel Cramer, Iowa State University

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If people are concerned about their sleep and have a limited amount of time to exercise, they may want to consider prioritizing resistance workouts

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How To Train Your Fat To Ward Off Diseases As You Age

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Written by: Maria Hornbek, University of Copenhagen

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Even though our fatty tissue loses important function with age, a high volume of exercise can have a significant impact for the better, according to a new study.

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Can Exercise Reverse Cognitive Decline In The Aging?

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Written by: University of Queensland

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We tested the cognitive ability of elderly mice following defined periods of exercise and found an optimal period or 'sweet spot' that greatly improved their spatial learning,

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Winning and Losing: From Fear and Victim Mentality to Being a Winner

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Written by: Scott Shaw

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Confrontation is not kind, nor is it just. It is for this reason that you must never consciously seek out battle -- at any level. If it finds you, however, you must enter into personal self-defense at the most appropriate level...

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How to Walk for Health, Fitness, and Peace of Mind

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Written by: James Endredy

How to Walk for Health, Fitness, and Peace of Mind

For most people, walking is an activity that requires no thought or intention -- it is rarely even a conscious action. What's more, since walking is such a natural act, we are able to involve ourselves in a host of other activities while doing it. Watching other people walk can...

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Hiking workouts aren't just good for your body – they're good for your mind too

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Written by: Lindsay Bottoms, Reader in Exercise and Health Physiology, University of Hertfordshire

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Before COVID-19, the popularity of hiking was on a downward slope in both adults and children. But its popularity has spiked during the pandemic, seeing many more people taking to trails than usual.

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Why a Hot Bath or a Sauna Offers Some Similar Benefits To Running

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Written by: Charles James Steward, Coventry University

What A Hot Bath Or A Sauna Offers Some Similar Benefits To Running

The term “exercise is medicine” is rightfully well publicised. It’s one of the best ways to stay healthy, yet medicine doesn’t work if you aren’t prepared to take it.

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