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For a glimpse into the state of your health and longevity, just head for some stairs. How people perform on an exercise test that requires them to move very briskly can predict their risk of premature death from heart disease, cancer and other causes, a new study has found.
The participants in the study underwent an exercise echocardiogram, but there’s a much easier method to check your exercise capacity in a similar way using stairs.
Follow the link to see how it’s done! |
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| Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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When it comes to happiness, genes matter a lot, but your day-to-day choices matter even more, says Tal Ben-Shahar, author of “Short Cuts to Happiness: Life-Changing Lessons from My Barber.”
One simple way to boost happiness is to slow down and take a break. Not all day, not every day, but once in a while to savor life, express gratitude and notice the beauty going on around you. "Einstein once said there are two ways to live life: One is as if nothing is a miracle; the other is as if everything is a miracle," Ben-Shahar said. "We need time to savor that miracle."
Follow the link to seem more of his tips on how to be happy, including why curious people are happier and live longer. |
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| See the 'House of Tomorrow' where Elvis and Priscilla Presley had a honeymoon |
| The King of Rock and Roll took his new wife to this futuristic home in Palm Springs, California. |
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| Retailer under fire for selling 'Obsessive Christmas Disorder' pajamas |
| Angry customers say Boohoo's new Christmas pajamas trivialize obsessive-compulsive disorder. |
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| 28 unique gift ideas for the grandma who deserves everything |
| From a spa tin to a custom cat pillow, this list will help you find something for every type of grandma. |
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| It's down to the wire to order Christmas presents! |
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