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How to prioritize self-care in the workplace
How to adapt to new work arrangements
How to maintain work-life balance
Knee pain
Knee pain is often a sign of over-training or a need to improve form or flexibility. Running actually seems to improve knee health.
Researchers found the more people ran, the less likely the were to suffer knee pain or osteoarthritis.
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Running is good for the heart
Running for 5 minutes a day can add years to your life.
Studies found that people who run at least 40 miles per week have healthier hearts than those who run 13 miles a week, indicating that ultramarathons do not stress or scar the heart.
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Running increases your lifespan
People who get 30 minutes or more of aerobic exercise on regular bases are less likely to develop certain types of cancer or other forms of illness.
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Running - the miracle drug
Many experts consider exercise to be the closest thing to a miracle drug.
Running is one of the simplest ways to exercise. It can lift symptoms of depression and improve your mood. It burns calories, builds strength and improves cardiovascular health.
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Running makes you resistant to stress
Many studies that focus on running found that aerobic exercise can improve people's ability to handle stress.
Researchers think this may be because aerobic exercise increases levels of neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, and causes the brain to generate new neurons.
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Running helps young people sleep
Research found that young people that run for 30 minutes, five days a week focus better during the day and sleep better at night.
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Running can improve your mind
Aerobic exercise, like running, jogging, or brisk walking can keep your mind healthy as you age.
Cognitive benefits include working memory, focus and task switching.
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Myth: Running will wear out your knees
Running, walking, and other activities have been proven to keep knees healthy. Knees and other joints aren't car shock absorbers that wear out over time with use. If anything, you're less likely to develop knee osteoarthritis with running.
The main solution to avoi...
Treating muscle pain
- A hot compress. Applying heat to the area is an effective way to treat muscle pain. It can be a hot-water bottle or a microwaveable bean bag.
- Refrain from pressing on tight, sore spots. It most likely will only give you short-term results and be un...
Tai Chi Benefits
- Fall reduction: tai chi helps to prevent trips and falls in the elderly. It also reduced the fear of falling among them and increased balance and posture.
- Chronic pain: tai chi significantly impacts the chronic pain experienced with specific conditions, such as osteoart...
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