Tag: health
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Unlock your body: 6 key benefits of stretching
Ahh, yes — there’s nothing like that euphoric, relaxing feeling you get when you let yourself sink into a deep pike stretch. Stretching not only feels good — but it’s good for you! Here are just a few benefits I’ve noticed after stretching practically daily for almost seven years!: According to Harvard Health stretching helps…
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How to achieve your self-care goals
A self-care journey is a lifelong journey of discovering what makes you feel nourished and supported. While many of us would like to prioritize self-care more often, it can seem overwhelming to get started. While there’s no clear map to creating self-care goals and routines, here are a few steps I took to create habits…
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7 essential daily habits for optimal health
As I started to become more independent throughout college, I became increasingly interested in how I can optimize my health. Since I’m young, I want to make sure I’m forming good habits that will support me throughout life. Part of being an adult means taking responsibility for your habits and actions, and that includes health-related…
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5 simple ways to manage stress
We all get stressed from time to time. But chronic stress can negatively affect your health over time. Fortunately, practicing stress management techniques can help you become more resilient and able to cope with life’s daily challenges. To manage stress effectively, here are five practical tips you can incorporate into your life: Identifying the problem(s)…
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4 effective ways to keep your heart healthy
Your heart is a vital organ. It beats for you and sends blood throughout your body. Because this organ is so vital for life, it’s in your best interest to take good care of it. Here are four ways to keep your heart healthy and strong: Regular physical activity can help lower the chances of…
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5 powerful ways to boost your brain health
When we think about improving our overall being, nutrition, exercise, and sleep tend to be the first practices that come to mind. These practices are essential, but it’s important not to forget how crucial it is to nurture our minds as well. Just as the body needs regular strengthening to build muscle, the mind needs…
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5 tips for better quality sleep
As someone who used to toss and turn at night, I know how hard it can seem to wind down before bed. There’s often much to think about, and it can be challenging to quiet those pesky thoughts at night. However, after educating myself on how to prepare for sleep, I now have a nighttime…
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3 super easy, healthy, and balanced breakfast ideas
As a kid, I wasn’t a huge breakfast person. I thought it was boring and bland because growing up, I was a picky eater and only exposed myself to standard American-advertisement staples like cereals, basic toast with jelly and butter, and Pop Tarts. But in my teenage years, I grew an interest in eating healthier…
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