Apr 01

Three Easy Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter

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Staying healthy in the winter can be challenging as respiratory illnesses, holiday indulgences, and the lack of sunlight can leave us feeling lethargic and unmotivated. However, there are concrete steps you can take to fight the winter blues and stay healthy all season long. The number of people with illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), flu, and COVID-19 increase in the winter months due to changes in weather, atmospheric pressure, and limited daylight hours. All of these facts pose a serious challenge to staying mentally and physically at our best in the winter.   Battling the winter health blues   1. Hand hygiene Washing your hands is the best way to prevent illness and stay healthy. You should also minimize the number of times you touch your face. The CDC recommends washing your hand with ample soap for at least 20 seconds. You should wash your hands after using the bathroom, before touching food, leaving a public place, or anytime they have been soiled.   2. Get more light — real or artificial Research shows that time spent in nature and sunlight has significant mental and physical health benefits. Unfortunately, sunlight can be in short supply in many parts of […]
Apr 01

How exercise can keep you young

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We know that exercise can help you live longer but follow the advice here and you may find that it will also help you stay young   While explorers and scientists have long searched for the fountain of youth, it turns out that it’s been in front of us all along—exercise. There are countless studies that confirm frequent physical activity can help reduce the risk of certain diseases and prevent some of the problems that come with age. But can exercise go even further, and simply prevent us from ageing at all? In some ways, it can, but we have to focus on specific types of training. Here we explain what they are. A recent paper published in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care addresses the issue of exercise and ageing, covering the latest findings on the levels and types of exercise that can lead to living longer and keeping our bodies young. “Meeting the currently recommended amounts of leisure time physical aerobic activity of moderate intensity of at least 150 min/week provides most of the longevity benefit,” writes author Bente Klarlund Pedersen. “Performing three to five times the recommended physical activity minimum reaches the maximal […]
Apr 01

How Do You Choose the Best Time to Do Yoga?

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When a beginner decides to practice yoga, he or she may wonder what time of day is best for yoga. Many yoga enthusiasts recommend that you start your morning with yoga because it energizes your body and mind. You might also hear some people telling you that evening or before bed is ideal because yoga is a form of stress-relieving practice that removes all tension between the mind and body. The best time to do yoga is when it fits into your schedule and matches your body’s rhythms. The experts can give you some ideas about the best time for yoga, but in the end, it’s up to you!   Morning Yoga Some yogis believe that first thing in the morning is the best time for asana practice. They say that early morning sunlight, especially if it’s filtered through a tree’s leaves or through a window, has a calming effect on one’s mind and body. For many people, the morning is a great time to do yoga. They feel more energetic and clearheaded throughout the day. If you have a predictable schedule, it may be easier for you to stick with a morning routine. Some people find that they have […]
Apr 01

10 exercises to improve your body and mind

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Whether you’re after the physical or mental health benefits of exercise- or both, there’s an activity for everyone. Personal trainer Andrew Cate gives us his 10 picks of the best exercises for body and mind. Exercise is activity requiring physical effort – generally making your muscles work and requiring your body to burn calories. Exercise may be carried out with a focus on sustaining or improving health and fitness, or as a means of physical rehabilitation. Or you may even exercise passively, without even knowing it – walking and household chores are classic examples. There are plenty of other types of exercise, like running and hiking, to social activities like dancing and golf, right through to organised team sports like netball and hockey.   Benefits of exercise We all know there are benefits to regular exercise – otherwise we might just sit on the couch all the time! The better known benefits of exercise generally revolve around weight management and toning up. Along with diet, exercise is a key component of increasing metabolism and losing weight. But there are many more advantages to exercising than just helping us to slim down.   Physical benefits of exercise Here are 5 additional […]
Apr 01

How to eat responsibly: tips and tricks on sustainable living

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To look around at all the health articles, tips, tricks, listicles and books, you’d think health was an extraordinarily complicated matter—and must arise from some elusive combination of interval training, crossword puzzles, and avocados. But it’s not actually that complicated. In fact, what science knows to contribute to health is just a simple handful of things: We should exercise, eat well, sleep enough, avoid toxins, and take care of our mental health. All the other bits of advice generally fall within these five categories. Of course, there are some things that are outside of our control, like genetic predisposition and autoimmune disease. But of the part that we do have control over, the behaviors that define health aren’t all that complex. And it’s why public health experts are so frustrated with all the extraneous and needlessly complicated information floating around these days. “There are so many false narratives today (fake health news) that people genuinely are confused,” says David L. Katz, founding director of the Prevention Research Center at Yale University and the True Health Initiative. Some people may not know what to do, and others, even if they know what to do, may not have the means to do […]
Apr 01

Quit smoking, increase fibre intake and more: 6 tips for a healthy heart

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Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them A healthy heart is integral to a healthy life. Moderate exercise-like activities such as walking at a moderate or brisk pace, yoga, tennis, basketball, bicycling, dancing, and recreational swimming are beneficial for our heart’s health. Vigorous physical activity helps to reduce the risk of heart failure, but even a high amount of exercise may prove to be harmful. Heart is the pump that provides oxygen and nutrients to the tissues in your body, so taking care of it is essential. But not only exercise, other lifestyle changes are also important. Making heart-smart choices at home, grocery, and at your favourite restaurant helps in reducing the risk of getting heart disease. Instead of making huge changes, you will be able to improve your heart’s health by making some small changes. Once you have successfully adopted those changes, you won’t find it hard to stick to them. Here are some of the changes that you should make for a healthier heart: Don’t take juices and processed fruit […]
Apr 01

Hack ageing in your 40s with these simple tips

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Here’s how to delay ageing in your 40s Getting stiff on the neck? Feeling drained out of energy? Yes. Read further. These are the acute signs of unchecked ageing or in simple words letting ageing take its course without putting a check on it. Biologically, ageing starts when your body begins going downhill. It can start as early as in one’s 30s or even late 30s or early 40s. No one knows why they get older but at a certain age everybody regrets neglecting their health and habits and giving a free space to ageing. So, here are few tips to put a bar on speedy ageing and if followed religiously can pave the way for healthy ageing:   1. Physical activity As per National Institute of Ageing (NIA), US Department of Health and Human Services, exercise and physical activity are the cornerstone of almost every healthy ageing program. “Scientific evidence suggests that people who exercise regularly not only live longer, they live better. And, being physically active — doing everyday activities that keep your body moving, such as gardening, walking the dog, and taking the stairs instead of the elevator — can help you continue to do the things […]
Apr 01

Five heatwave tips to stop swollen ankles and feet

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The heat causes lots of problems to the human body Dehydration is not the only the thing that the sun can do to the human body. Swelling is a common side effect from the scorching heat. Hot weather can cause fluid to build up around the feet and ankles, making them look swollen and puffy. While this issue can be uncomfortable or unsightly, it will go away as your body cools down. Thankfully for sufferers, there are a few simple ways that you can reduce your chance of swelling in the summer heat, lead nutritionist Signe Svanfeldt has told the Express. He said: “Swollen feet and ankles due to hot weather is usually called heat edema, which is fluid ‘trapped’ in tissues which causes the swelling. “Being swollen for a short period of time is likely not to cause any major health implications, but if you experience swelling for a long period of time it can be due to other reasons such as an underlying disease. In this case, it might be worth contacting your health care professional.” Seven tips to avoid trapped fluid and swollen ankles 1. Skip the sunny beer garden and limit your alcohol consumption An ice-cold […]
Apr 01

6 Weird Ways To Trick Your Mind Into Sleep That Actually Work

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Got insomnia? Sleep psychologists share a few unconventional tips that will help you get those Zzzs. When it comes to falling asleep, the single most effective thing you can do is calm your mind. Sure, that might be easier said than done — especially when it’s the middle of the night and you’re desperately waiting to fall asleep. But there are several not-so-obvious ways to quiet your thoughts and prep the brain and body for sleep. Instead of taking a hot bath, pouring yourself a night cap or squeezing in a workout before bedtime, here are a few expert-backed ways to dupe your mind into sleep:   Don’t sleep One of the most effective ways to trick yourself into falling asleep is to, well, try not to sleep. Trying too hard to sleep never works, and all that worry and anxiety about falling asleep is what actually keeps so many people up at night, said Deirdre Conroy, a sleep psychologist and the clinical director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the University of Michigan Health Sleep Disorders Centers. By doing the opposite and forcing yourself to lie in bed and stay awake all night — a phenomenon called paradoxical […]
Apr 01

Strengthen Your Immune System With These Expert-Backed Tips

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We asked a medical doctor what you can do to boost your immune system. Your immune system keeps you healthy and fights off sickness. From the common cold to the flu to COVID-19, your immune system needs to be strong enough to fight off a variety of illness, viruses and diseases. When it comes to strengthening your body’s immune defenses, there are lots of different factors at play. As tempting as it may be to pop a supplement and call it a day, there are a lot of factors that affect how well your body can fight infections and other illnesses. After all it is an entire system at work, not one entity. According to Dr. Michael Roizen, COO of the Cleveland Clinic, there are several major categories to consider when evaluating your lifestyle and strengthening immunity. These areas include sleep, nutrition and supplements, exercise and stress management. Keep reading below for more information on how to optimize each of these area for your health and better immunity.   What is the immune system and how does it work? You know your immune system is vital to keeping you healthy and fighting off sickness, but do you know exactly how it works? “Your […]
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