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Walking Is the Best Exercise

Walking is a low-impact exercise that’s great for everything. It frees us from the shackles of work and life, and frees our bodies, brains, and minds. Sometimes when you really can not think of something or you’re bored sitting in the house for a long time, go ahead and push open the door to go ...

David Jirard

A family out walking.

Tips to Maintain a Balanced Immune System

What is a balanced immune system? The human body possesses an innate intelligence designed to govern and balance all its intricate functions — our immune system is one such system. The immune system is designed to protect the human body against infectious disease, and it comes with three types of defense mechanisms — innate, adaptive, ...

Emma Lu

An elderly couple bike riding.

Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a common condition that occurs when too much of the fatty substance called cholesterol is in the blood. However, not all cholesterol is terrible. The body needs a certain amount to be present for the production of hormones, vitamin D, and bile acids. However, high blood levels can increase the risk of ...

Sheridan Genrich

Oat bran.

Avoid Taking a Shower Under These 7 Conditions

During the cold winter months, people inevitably take a hot shower or soak comfortably in a warm bath. However, unknown to most people, there are times when you should avoid taking a hot shower. Avoid showering in the following 7 situations 1. Immediately after meals After consuming a meal and when the stomach is full, ...

Emma Lu

Bath towels.

10 Habits That Create Successful People

Good habits determine a good life. Your life is the sum of countless habits. If you develop these good habits, you are not far from success. See how many you can do. 10 good habits successful people use 1. Go to bed without the phone The allure of cell phones is too great for modern ...

Emma Lu

A woman celebrating the day.

8 Ways to Feed Your Immune System and Improve Your Wellbeing

When it comes to ways to feed your immune system, it all comes down to how you treat your body. “You start treating your body right and your immune system is better.” — Aaron Bruno This phrase is spot-on and has a lot of applications in your daily life. You can vastly enhance your general health ...

Ratul Saha

A female runner stretching.

6 Ways to Help Man­age Stress More Effectively

Stress is a state of mental or physical strain resulting from certain external or internal factors, leading to an uncomfortable or unpleasant body state. We all face stressful life situations, ranging from minor annoyances like traffic jams to severe worries, such as a loved one’s grave illness. No matter what the cause, stress floods your ...

Viena Abdon

Stress written in the sand.

7 Benefits of Postpartum Fitness and How to Start

Some moms need to focus on their exercise routines after having a child, but they have many other things to do. Some don’t even have time for an hour in the gym, let alone time for a full workout or training session. That’s where the benefits of postpartum fitness come into play. What is postpartum? ...

Viena Abdon

A young mnother exercising with a baby stroller.

11 Morning Rituals to Begin Your Day

For many, mornings are the most challenging part of the day. You’re groggy from sleep, struggling to remember your dreams, and trying to shake off the cobwebs before starting your day. But it doesn’t have to be that way! You can wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever the day throws your way ...

Emma Lu

A girl looking out of a window in the morning.

Try Nordic Pole Walking for a Full Body Workout

Walking is an excellent low-impact exercise that is achievable for people of all ages. If you try Nordic Pole Walking for just 20 minutes a day, you can expect to feel more energetic, experience improved mental health, sleep better, and even slow aging. Walking is so simple and comes at virtually no cost, unless you count in ...

Raven Montmorency

Hiking poles lean against a rock with a blue water bottle sitting on it with mountains seen in the background.