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Why should you stretch? Your first thought may be, “to become more flexible.” Understandably, many people discount stretching for this reason, since it is not everyone’s goal to become more flexible. But stretching is one of the most important things you can do for your body’s health and fitness. Stretching is not just about flexibility. Yes, holding a stretch for 60 seconds 5 times a week may help you become more flexible and increase your range of motion, but believe it or not, this is not the only reason to stretch. According to Heather Walther, fitne...

Did you know that there is a very simple key to living longer? It’s a remedy that also enhances your memory, makes you more creative, slows aging, keeps you healthy, prevents disease, and makes you happier overall. It sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? The secret? Sleep. You’ve probably heard many times that sleep is important for your brain. You may have even experienced how difficult it is to process and think straight when you’re lacking rest. But the benefits of good quality sleep go far beyond that. Sleep influences every aspect of your body’s ...

You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. You may even have some of it lurking in your basement. But do you know just how much it can actually influence your health? Mold is everywhere. It travels through the air outside and inside in the form of spores, and you inhale them regularly. For the most part, these spores are harmless. But the real trouble comes when spores find patches of moisture and grow into toxic mold that can continue to grow in places where you spend a lot of time — like your home or your office building. When toxic mold is present indoors...

It’s easy to go through daily life without even thinking about what your body is doing. Going up and down the stairs, doing laundry, picking up your child or grandchild, or even exercising are routine activities that your body becomes used to performing. But it’s often activities like these that can lead to imbalances or even injury if your muscles — particularly your core — aren’t properly engaged and stabilized. Your body’s ability to move and stabilize itself are based on four “core” principles: proximal stability; muscle balance and joint centration;...

Think about a time when you felt angry, anxious, or stressed. Maybe you had a big exam, an argument with a loved one, or a jarring emotional situation. It’s likely that your heart started to race, your breathing became quick and shallow, and you felt yourself start to tremble. Your muscles tensed up. Maybe you even felt dizzy or nauseous. Now, remember a time or situation that elicited emotions like contentment, joy, and happiness. You may have been surrounded by people you love, immersed in nature, or actively doing something that you are passionate abo...

Imagine you’re on a diet, but one day, you have an irresistible craving for a cookie, which isn’t a part of your diet. But you just have to have the cookie, so you decide to eat one. How do you go about eating that cookie? Do you stand over the sink and eat it quickly to get it over with and fulfill your craving? Or do you sit down, put the cookie on a plate, make a cup of tea, and really take the time to savor every bite? Chances are, you probably devour that cookie in a frenzy. And you wouldn’t be alone in doing that. When food is restricted, cravings ...