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Finding time to work out can be a challenge. The classic question is whether it’s better to be an early riser and get your body moving before your day or whether it makes more sense to wind down at night with some moves. According to a new study, people who consume and burn the same amount of calories have similar weight loss at any time of day – but when it comes to burning fat, the research says morning is a clear winner.

Not eating overnight, then working out on an empty stomach the next morning showed the most fat-burning results for the study participants. They also showed better control in their blood sugar levels. “We found that the muscles adapted more to exercise and people’s overall response to insulin was improved," one researcher said.

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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.