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Activity trackers are becoming so popular that some businesses award them to their employees to encourage them to keep track of their health in a user-friendly manner. But why walk 10,000 steps a day? Where Did 10,000 Steps Come From? In 1780 Abraham-Louis Perrelet of Switzerland created the first pedometer. He used it to count … Read more
Preserve your immune system with a fist bump vs a handshake! Here are some simple tips to safeguard your immune system. Wash your hands often, eat nourishing food, reduce stress, get adequate rest, and Do not Shake Hands! The Benefits of a Fist Bump The term “germs” refers to the microscopic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and … Read more
What are the benefits of walking for exercise? They are probably too numerous to mention all of them! Walking helps keep our body fit, keep some diseases at bay, and helps us keep a happy, healthy, outlook on life. All you need is a sturdy pair of shoes and a walking stick, if you like! … Read more
How to get fit at home without equipment. Have you ever been stuck at home with no equipment and felt overwhelmed about your health and fitness? Did you ever want to create a home gym? Have you been discouraged because you do not have a workout plan or the motivation to stick with one? You … Read more
What is Epsom salt good for, anyway? You’re probably familiar with Epsom salt’s role as a soothing bath to relieve tired, achy muscles. However, its benefits extend beyond muscle relief. Were you aware of its other remarkable uses? It might come as a surprise that this common household item can nourish plants and promote their … Read more
What is the Mediterranean Diet all about? As the name suggests, it is the diet eaten by those who live in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers noted that those eating this diet were exceptionally healthy. They noted that this pattern of eating helped fight against heart disease, strokes, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive … Read more
The best way to get fit at home is to stay fit and avoid the flu in the first place. With flu season around the corner, it is good to have some reminders how the best ways are to take care of yourself. Here are 10 practical ways to avoid the flu naturally. Most experts … Read more
What is intermittent fasting 16 8? The intermittent fasting plan cannot really be called a diet as there are no restricted foods that you may or may not eat. It is a cycle of voluntary abstinence or reduction of food, followed by normal intake of food. Those who are on a 16/8 fast, often don’t … Read more
Bike riding is a great exercise that may improve the way you walk, balance and climb stairs. It will strengthen your heart and leg muscles. There is the standard upright bike that you learned to ride when you were a kid and then there are the ones that you can ride indoors – the exercise … Read more
So, you have been trying to lose weight, and you are stuck. Either that excess weight doesn’t want to budge, or you lose it and it comes right back! So do you want to try an intermittent fasting diet plan? Two big reasons that people tend to gain weight as they age is decreased activity … Read more