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07/14/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

What is Tai Chi? And why you should try it

In the world of fitness, Tai Chi may just be one of the most underrated form of exercise. It is, after all, a slow and steady exercise favored by older people — and while the gentleness of its movements is striking, it doesn’t exactly rank high in terms of glamour for an audience that favors strength, […]

07/05/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Dump your TOXIC facewash for this healthy alternative: HONEY

Your skincare routine is about to get much sweeter! The sticky substance is a great all-natural alternative to commercial skincare products that are loaded with chemicals. Honey’s moisturizing properties ensure that even as you clean your face of bacteria, it stays hydrated and is not stripped of the good stuff, say experts. Honey is also effective […]

07/05/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Doing this 22 minutes a day will help you fight deadly heart disease

Staving off heart disease is simpler than you think. A recent study has found that the simple act of brisk walking for just 22 minutes a day is a great measure to prevent coronary heart disease (also known as coronary artery disease), which happens when plaque builds up in the arteries. Even more riveting: The new […]

06/06/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Twelve weeks of Tai Chi shown to significantly reduce mild to moderate depression

The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi is often overlooked as a form of exercise even though the practice has countless health benefits that include stress reduction, increased flexibility, and now, according to a new study, an improvement in depression symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, focused on adult members of […]

05/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

5 must-trek hiking trails to see this summer

Hiking is arguably the best way to enjoy the great outdoors, and summer might just be the best time to do it. Mountains, fields, and forests around the country are at their most majestic at this time of the year, so as summer rears its sunny head, you may want to pack your gear and […]

05/16/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

New science proves YOGA really works for treating depression, but only if you stick with it

Those who practice yoga know how efficient it is when it comes to strengthening the body, easing inner aches and pains, and calming the mind. New research has found that when done long-term, the ancient practice may even be useful when it comes to treating depression, ScienceDaily.com reported. In a study published in Psychological Medicine, research psychologists […]

05/02/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

New study reveals that exercise is socially contagious

When it comes to exercise, you may want to keep your friends close. A new study published in Nature Communications revealed that exercise is socially contagious, observing that exercise data shared on social networks influenced the exercise habits of people who saw them. For the study, researchers Sinan Aral and Christos Nicolaides of the Massachusetts Institute […]

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