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How Exercise Affects Blood Flow

The process of exercise, whether that’s hitting the treadmill at the gym, playing a game of basketball, or even a hard day’s work, produces many physiological changes in the body. These changes all work together to redirect resources where they’re needed, when they’re needed. What’s more, some of these changes result in change that lasts…

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Relaxation Techniques

As a beginner, meditation can feel frustrating, to say the least. You might know all the benefits—health, happiness, productivity—but it doesn’t make mastering your own mind any easier. Sometimes, it may even feel like filtering out your own intrusive thoughts is impossible! Fortunately, meditation may not always be easy, but you can make it easier…

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Breathing Techniques

Deep breathing: can something so deceptively simple reap so many benefits? It most certainly can! Deep breathing is something of a lost art form in today’s world. In its place is more rapid, shallow breathing. Try this little exercise. While maintaining your current pattern of breathing, place one hand on your chest and one hand…

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Five Great Benefits of Staying Hydrated

Nearly all the major systems in the body depend on water—after all, our bodies are roughly 60% water! We’re told to drink at least eight glasses of water per day to maintain a healthy, well-hydrated body. But why is hydration important? Here are five benefits of hydration that will have you reaching for a glass…

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Needle Phobia

Most people would agree that having blood drawn or getting a vaccine are not pleasant experiences. But for an estimated 20-23% of the population, there is an actual needle phobia present. In people with needle phobia, there is the risk that they will avoid medical treatment for fear of the stress that occurs when getting…