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The Benefits of Different Exercise Intensities for Your Brain Health

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MIXING UP THE TEMPOS OF YOUR WORKOUTS CAN BOOST YOUR MOOD, ABILITY TO PROCESS INFORMATION, AND CAPACITY TO PAY ATTENTION “…the study on cyclists found that variable high-intensity exercise—a series of bike sprints interspersed with low-intensity moments—was significantly better for postride recovery than doing moderate-intensity exercise for the same amount of time…” A new study published in the journal Brain …

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What happens when you Sleep?

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1/14 Actively Asleep Scientists used to think that people were physically and mentally inactive during sleep. But now they know that’s not the case. All night long, your body and brain do quite a bit of work that’s key for your health. There are two main types of sleep that we cycle in and out …

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Natural Ways to Boost Testosterone

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Find out what you can do to raise your testosterone levels naturally, including changes to your diet and lifestyle. 1/12 Add Zing to Your Meals Onions and garlic are your allies in the kitchen and in the bedroom. They help you make more and better sperm. Both raise levels of a hormone that triggers your body to …

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‘Forest Bathing’ Harnesses Nature to Boost Health

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Research shows a simple walk in the woods can do a body — and a mind — good. On a recent morning in late July, Ben Page leads six hikers about a quarter-mile into the Angeles National Forest about an hour north of Los Angeles. As they walk on winding paths under maple trees and …

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