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All You Need to Know About Depression’s Effect on Your Brain

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We’re all guilty of saying “I’m depressed” when we feel miserable, but feeling down for weeks or months on end means depression has turned into an illness. Depression causes a host of psychological and physical symptoms that can have a huge impact on your quality of life. Depression Affects the Body and Mind Depression causes physical symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain ... Continue Reading

11 Ways Swimming Is Good for Your Health

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Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do—whether you’re overweight and haven't exercised for years or a regular gym bunny who swims like a fish. It’s good for you because pulling your muscles through water resistance improves your muscle tone, endurance, cardiovascular system, flexibility—and it might even save your life one day. Let’s dive into the benefits of ... Continue Reading

Seasonal Affective Disorder: How To Beat the Blues This Winter

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Winter can be a gloomy and miserable time of year for us all with the stress of holiday time and a glut of colds and flu—but for some people, winter can cause clinical depression. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short, can rear its ugly head during winter’s short, dark days and make you feel ill, tired, lethargic, and depressed. If you’re feeling the “winter blues” ... Continue Reading

6 Ways Running Rewires the Brain & Lessens Stress

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Being able to deal with stress successfully is a highly sought-after skill. Job interviewers ask about your stress coping skills, and we go through stressful circumstances on a regular basis that require us to react appropriately. One of the best ways I have found to deal with stress is running. To help show you how you can benefit from working running into your life, I’ve ... Continue Reading

These 12 Healthy Habits Will Add Years To Your Life

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The average life expectancy for an American is 78 years, but with bad habits—yes, even those little ones you think do no harm in the long run—this can be cut down. Unhealthy habits like eating a sugary dessert each day, always taking the car on short trips instead of walking, the occasional cigarette, and two alcoholic drinks every night can shorten your life. The good news ... Continue Reading

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