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No matter what the season, tea can be a tasty beverage since it can be served iced or hot. But its benefits go far beyond refreshment. At the very least, it’s a flavorful way of getting enough fluid into your body each day.

On top of that, studies have shown teas can help protect your teeth and your heart, as well as possibly even helping to stave off cancer. The type of tea you drink can make a difference. Follow the link to see the best choices for getting the most antioxidants or soothing your stomach.

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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.

Yoga has a long list of health benefits. It can help to improve your flexibility, has meditative qualities and engages a wide range of muscles. But does it burn calories? To intensify your practice, add pushups to your flow. Instead of going from a plank to chaturanga to upward facing dog, take a pause on your knees. Then, do five modified pushups before coming back up into plank and into chaturanga.

You can burn up to 50 additional calories if you do this 10 times in a class. Plus, you're adding a bit of strength-training to the routine. Follow the link to see more yoga calorie-burning tips.