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Beat the heat by staying hydrated this summer

Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable. Despite this fact, more than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why Do We Need Sleep?

Sleep is an essential function1 that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases.

Healthy habits extend your life by up to 10 years

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A balanced diet and regular exercise provide many more benefits than you can imagine.

Born to move

Human hearts evolved to need exercise

An international study of apes and of people from different walks of life reveals how the human heart responds to physical activity.

How to Start Working Out

Exercise can protect you from disease, boost your mental health and extend your lifespan — but committing to a regular workout is easier said than done.

Sleep cycles

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Explanation of the stages of the sleep cycle

4 Light Exercises to Help You Sleep

Sleep should be a welcome respite, but many of us are left tossing and turning. Studies have shown that exercise can reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep. Here’s a short routine for right before bedtime.

The surprising brain benefits of exercising with others

In 2020, the world spent more than $7 billion on supplements that promised to enhance brain health. We may as well be setting that money on fire. The quest for the perfect IQ-boosting pill, memory game, or creativity elixir has not been a successful one. If you’re seeking that one weird trick to improve your brain health, the best place to look might be your feet. That’s the conclusion I reached after my journey through hundreds of studies assessing brain zapping, microdosing, games, and other popular interventions for my book, The Tailored Brain. It turns out one of the only legitimate ways to tailor our brains has been available to us all along: physical activity.

Breathe. Exhale. Repeat:

The Benefits of Controlled Breathing

Take a deep breath, expanding your belly. Pause. Exhale slowly to the count of five. Repeat four times. Congratulations. You’ve just calmed your nervous system. Controlled breathing, like what you just practiced, has been shown to reduce stress, increase alertness and boost your immune system. For centuries yogis have used breath control, or pranayama, to promote concentration and improve vitality. Buddha advocated breath-meditation as a way to reach enlightenment.

Harvard Health and Publishing School: Sleep and mental health

Sleep and mental health are closely connected. Sleep deprivation affects your psychological state and mental health. And those with mental health problems are more likely to have insomnia or other sleep disorders.