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To be your happiest and healthiest self, I brought you a wide selection of health facts covering everything from fitness to food to hydration.Educate yourself with these top tips, and get all the information you need to stay fighting fit!

29 Quick Health Facts

Exercise will give you more energy, even when you’re tired.

Eating oatmeal provides a serotonin boost to calm the brain and improve your mood.

The amino acid found in eggs can help improve your reflexes.

Women below the age of 50 need twice the amount of iron per day as men of the same age.

Sitting and sleeping are great in moderation, but too much can increase your chances of an early death.

Tea can lower risks of heart attack, certain cancers, type 2 Diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Just make sure your tea isn’t too sweet!

Smelling rosemary may increase alertness and improve memory so catch a whiff before a test or important meeting.

Chocolate is good for your skin; its antioxidants improve blood flow and protect against UV damage

39% of adults in the world are overweight.

Learning a new language or playing a musical instrument gives your brain a boost.

Always look on the bright side: being an optimist can help you live longer.

Swearing can make you feel better when you’re in pain.

The US spends almost three times more on healthcare than any other country in the world, but ranks last in life expectancy among the 12 wealthiest industrialized countries.

Maintaining good relationships with your friends and family, reduces harmful levels of stress and boosts your immune system.

Chewing gum makes you more alert, relieves stress and reduces anxiety levels.

Walking outside – or spending time in green space – can reduce negative thoughts and boost self-esteem.

A lack of exercise now causes as many deaths as smoking.

Drinking coffee can reduce the risk of depression, especially in women.

Feeling stressed? Read. Getting lost in a book can lower levels of cortisol, and other unhealthy stress hormones, by 68%.

Although it only takes you a few minutes to eat a meal, it takes your body hours to completely digest the food.

Almonds, avocados and arugula (the three ‘A’s) can boost your s*x drive and improve fertility.

An apple a day does keep the doctor away. Apples can reduce levels of bad cholesterol to keep your heart healthy.

Laughing is good for the heart and can increase blood flow by 20 percent.

Yoga can boost your cognitive function and lower stress.

Writing in a journal can make you a happier person!

Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest fat on the planet

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