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A type of intermittent fasting that calls for eating nothing one day, and then whatever a person wants the next, can be done safely for several months and comes with a number of health benefits, a new study has found.
Alternate day fasting improved cardiovascular markers, reducing blood pressure and heart rate after four weeks. People who followed the plan for six months also had lower levels of LDL “bad” cholesterol and triglycerides compared to those who ate normally. Overall, they lost weight and reduced their body fat.
Follow the link to see expert tips on how to try alternate day fasting, including a modified version that may be easier to follow. |
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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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Love to work out, but never have time to stretch? You're not alone. Most people skip this simple practice, but it's a great way to tune into your body and give your muscles some much needed attention.
“Naturally Sassy,” a former ballerina who now creates ballet workout routines, has put together a short, simple stretch sequence you can do anywhere.
Follow the link to give your hamstrings, hip flexors, glutes and back a different kind of workout! |
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