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Trampolines may be a favorite childhood pastime loaded with fun memories, but, as it turns out, bouncing on one of these devices may actually be a good thing to pick back up as an adult, too. They may benefit both strength and cardiovascular fitness — and they're still fun. And more people than ever are picking them up. Here's why and how to get started. One Major Benefit to a Trampoline Workout Yeah,...
4/30/2021 7:00:00 AM
The relationship between siblings can be as complicated as it is enduring. Even the closest, most treasured relationships have some bumps in the road as each sibling goes through different life stages and they grow to figure out their own lives. But no matter what, these relationships have an undeniable impact. And, good or bad, one thing sibling relationships may affect is bullying. Our Early Sibling...
4/30/2021 7:00:00 AM
Some of us do everything we can think of to get ourselves down to a certain size, but our bodies seem to have ideas of their own. We’re told — some by doctors ad others by media images or even seemingly well-meaning friends or family, that we must reduce our bodies to meet some ratio of body fat that seems impossible if we want to be healthy. But that may not actually be true. And if it isn't true,...
4/28/2021 6:27:55 PM
For most of us, stress is something we deal with every day. Some days it's worse than others, so finding a good coping mechanism is essential. There are many ways to tackle it, meditation, walking, centering, and more — but this science-backed technique may be the best answer to finding some relief when the stress rages. Check this out. Distanced Self-Talk Researchers with the Association for Psychological...
4/28/2021 5:26:16 PM
No two families are the same and definitely, no two dynamics are the same, but some families get along better than others. And if you're the person who has been longing for the reason others get along while looking askance at your own bickering brood, we hope this will help. The differences can come down to several possible factors, each having the power to bring groups of loved ones together or drive...
4/28/2021 4:48:43 PM
A plant-based diet may provide health benefits, but it can also feel like a difficult switch to make. With a meal service, though, it may be possible to get just what we need delivered straight to our door making switching over to plant-based options easier. But there are other reasons to give it a shot. Let's look. Plat-Based Meal Services Often Have High-Quality Ingredients One of the biggest benefits...
4/28/2021 7:00:00 AM
A drink here or there seems like an innocent indulgence that can enliven the occasion. But drinking may affect the mind and body differently depending on age group. Studies are showing that certain age groups can be at a higher risk for alcohol problems than others. And with everything from addiction to long-term memory loss, alcohol overuse impacts the body in multiple negative ways. Check out below...
4/26/2021 5:15:31 PM
We’re with ourselves 24/7. We know every detail of our own lives, every secret and mistake, every hardship, every triumph and accomplishment. It should be safe to assume we each know ourselves better than anyone else possibly could. But maybe we should think again. Most of us might be surprised to find out that we’re less familiar with our strengths and weaknesses than we realize, especially when it...
4/26/2021 7:00:00 AM
Just being outside can lower stress levels and blood pressure. But if you live near a recreational area, you can really reap incredible benefits. From treating depression to getting active, being near a park can add years to your life. In fact, researchers published an interesting study in the Lancet which revealed that for every 0.1 increase in green space (which we're simplifying here but they tied...
4/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
Researchers are still unsure of all the details as to what this may mean going forward, but they may have shed some new light on how we develop long-term immunity against influenza strains. More specifically, they’ve linked the strongest immune responses to the variants we were exposed to as children. Different Influenza Strains Up until 1957, H1N1 was the only known flu virus strain in humans. Since...
4/23/2021 7:00:00 AM
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