Tag: health
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How little is too little exercise?
Guidelines on exercise are there to guide people on how much they need to do to maintain their health. These recommendations are the minimum amount suggested. Because, when it comes to exercise, the more you do, the better it is for your physical and mental wellbeing. But where do these thresholds come from? Can you […]
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The Importance of Self-care: Spending Time Alone is Good for You
At some point in your life, you’ve probably been told to slow down. Or perhaps to “just relax”. As if that will instantly change everything. But maybe there’s some truth underlying those comments—a message to take time for self-care. The problem is we often don’t. We’ve got too much to do and too many people […]
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How bad is all that sugar?
Sugar makes foods sweet and for many of us makes them delicious. It’s an important energy source for our bodies. It’s what we use when we’re doing vigorous activities and it’s the primary source of fuel for our brain. We need it to live. But eating too much sugar can lead to health problems over […]
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How to Make Exercise Fun
The best type of exercise is the one you enjoy doing. Exercise is something that should be fun and enjoyable. If it’s not, how long are you going to keep doing it? Why People may Hate Exercise Many people view exercise as something they have to do. Or should do. Like a chore that hangs […]