Optimism And Health
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10 Commandments Of Longevity
1. Longevity is sometimes used as a synonym for life expectancy. It’s about how long you can expect to live and whether you’ll make it into old age. It’s a complicated question affected by lots of factors. Some of those factors you can control, but others you can’t. 2. For example, there’s not much you
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In The Fresh Air
How do you make the most of your exercise? You might try to ensure you do a range of different workouts, with some cardiovascular, some strength training and some mobility-focused movement. You might try to shore it up with a balanced diet full of important nutrients. You might join a group so you can enjoy
It Takes Work
We’ve talked before about the benefits of being part of a community. It’s a great way to improve your health outcomes. And humans are social creatures by nature (with some exceptions), so we generally like looking for communities we can join. It sounds like a simple way to make life better. But communities don’t magically
10 Commandments Of Motivation
1. Motivation is what drives you to do something. You’ll never achieve a goal, whether it’s as difficult as climbing Mount Everest or as simple as getting out of bed, unless you can find a way to motivate yourself. 2. Some people rely on extrinsic motivation. That’s the external rewards, like words of praise or
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What Can You Do?
There are two challenges to meet when there’s something you need to do. One is being physically able to do it. The other is mentally convincing yourself that you both can and want to do it. According to some psychologists, the second is much more important than the first. Carol Dweck is probably the most
The Messengers
Your body is constantly reacting to changes both inside and out. You need to know when to move and when to stop. You need to grow and to heal. Your heart and lungs will work harder or slow down depending on what’s going on around you. Your mood will adjust to circumstances. Each cell has
10 Commandments Of Water And Hydration
1. You’ve probably heard the statistic that the human body is more than 60% water. If you want to keep your body working properly, you need to keep it properly hydrated. It’s vital to pretty much every part of how you function. 2. This doesn’t just mean drinking water. Tea, coffee, milk, and fruit juice
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