I’m sure you’re tired of hearing that we need more sleep, but it’s still a massive problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around one-third of all adults in the US are just not sleeping enough (https://www.cdc.gov/sleep/index.html). It’s a serious problem with potentially dire consequences. Not sleeping enough has been linked with […]
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You’ve probably been hearing a lot about cold thermogenesis lately. If not, you will soon, as it’s become quite popular! Thermogenesis is how your body produces heat to keep you warm. Cold thermogenesis is when you expose yourself to cold intentionally to kick this process into overdrive, as your body works harder in cold settings
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Many of us, folks, spend far more time sitting than anything else. It’s not surprising–when a lot of our work involves a computer, it’s tough to avoid it! The National Human Activity Pattern Survey, which was commissioned by the US Environmental Protection Agency, actually found that the majority of people in the U.S. spent around
Your body is made up mostly of water, friends, and you need to keep it flowing if you want to be at your peak performance levels. Dehydration can be sneaky–you might not even realize it’s happening, but it’s there, slowing you down and making your sluggish. To help avoid long periods of mild dehydration and
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Noise pollution and air pollution are pretty common nuisances. Whether it’s loud music from your neighbor or smog in the air, you’ve probably dealt with both of these are various points in your life. I know I have! But there’s another type of pollution you may not be as familiar with, and it’s affecting your
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Aerobics, folks, are a great way to get yourself moving, your heart rate pumping and to improve your overall physical condition and lose weight. But before you start your new aerobics or cardio routine, there are some things you’ve just got to keep in mind. As with any other exercise, always check with your doctor
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The shrill tones of my alarm clock are one thing I don’t relish hearing in the morning, and I bet you feel the same way every time you are jostled out of bed by a beep, ring or blast of loud music! The truth is that a lot of us rely on alarm clocks to
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Cherries are great in pies, but folks, they are also a fruit that should have some place in your diet outside of a sugar-bomb baked good! You can divide cherries into two basic groups: sweet and tart. Sweet cherries pack a lot of nutrients, including Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, copper, manganese and potassium,
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Aerobic exercise, my friends, is pretty awesome. Also known as cardio, this type of exercise has a ton of benefits, including better heart health, lower blood pressure, more control over blood sugar and better lung function. Of course, when I mention “cardio,” you might be thinking of complicated routines done for hours each day. The
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Hello, readers! It’s time to talk to you about an important yet somehow confusing topic: how much sleep you get each night. “But,” you say, “I get the seven hours I am supposed to get!” That’s your problem right there: sleep needs each night aren’t one-number-fits-all. In fact, it depends on your age and, of
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