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Editor’s Note: Before starting any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN — Chances are you’re not pumping weights regularly. You probably don’t do resistance band routines or squats and lunges while watching TV, either. But you may need to reconsider your decision. Strength training, whether done with weights, bands, machines or your own body weight, is important for your long-term health. Also known as resistance training, it increases muscle strength, endurance and bone density. These exercises also reduce the risk of falls and fractures with age, promoting independent living, according to the US…

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Natural light streams in through the Henry A. Jordan M ’62 Medical Education Center’s many windows. Many buildings today incorporate much more glass and natural light into their design than in the past. For example, Penn Medicine’s Henry A. Jordan M ’62 Medical Education Center and the pavilion, currently under construction, both feature entire walls of windows that let in natural light. While this is clearly an aesthetic choice, it’s also a healthy choice. A. Our circadian rhythms (i.e. our internal clocks) require exposure to full-spectrum natural light to stay in sync with the external environment. Natural light is made…

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Use of the Instagram hashtag #selfcare is in the millions, even though much of the advice is unrealistic for disadvantaged populations. Source: Kampus Production/Pexels Promoting “me time” with pedicures and bubble baths has become very popular. The first publication on self-care was in 1946, and since then the topic has exploded. In 2015 alone, 2,457 articles were published on the subject. Using the Instagram The #selfcare hashtag is numbered in the millions. Unfortunately, advice to promote wellness is unrealistic for many people. article continues after ad Just take a look at the suggestions mentioned in my previous job based on…

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“Each individual falls on a continuum of mental and emotional health needs, from moments of anxiety or stress to longer-term clinical diagnoses, and everything in between,” the authors write. Getty Images It’s no secret conversations around mental health are increasing. Although it has taken time to get here, we are proud to see more discussions taking place on a topic that has been heavily stigmatized for too long. Celebrations such as World Health Organization World Mental Health Day today we are helping to elevate this essential dialogue. However, while these days are important, they also remind us to treat every…

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If there’s one thing that society is facing, I think, it’s not just a mental health problem, but also a moral problem.I’ve often noticed, especially in this area, that elected officials and administrators like to emphasize that we are in a mental health crisis when it comes to what communities are facing. This topic always appears as the culprit whenever there is a public forum discussing issues. But what does mental health encompass? When you throw the term around, its definition seems too broad to associate it with anything specific.According to various medical sources, mental health refers to anything that…

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A compendium on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle Download the Printable Healthy Living Guide (PDF) “The apple in your hand is the body of the cosmos.” –Thich Nhat Hanh Happy New Year and welcome to the fourth edition of Healthy living guide! 2023 was an exciting year for the Department of Nutrition, as we celebrated the launch of the Thich Nhat Hanh Center for Mindfulness in Public Health. Consistent with its name and location, the Center is committed to researching ways to apply mindfulness to improve population-level well-being, not just of individuals, but of large groups globally . Mindful…

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It is estimated that 88% of all countries use traditional medicine, such as herbal medicines, acupuncture, yoga, indigenous therapies and others. One hundred and seventy Member States report the use of traditional medicine, and their priority request to WHO is to obtain evidence and data to inform policies, standards and regulatory frameworks for safe, cost-effective and fair. Traditional medicine has been a vital resource for health in communities around the world for centuries, and it still provides a mainstay for some people facing inequities in access to conventional medicine. Sociocultural practices and the biodiversity heritage of traditional medicine are invaluable…

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Self-care podcasts can give you tips that will help you take care of your mental health. Just keep in mind that not all podcasts are legitimate. This is why it’s important to stick to podcasters who really know what they’re talking about.Self-care is the work you can do to improve your life in meaningful ways. Looks good, right? Well, TBH, self-care can be quite overwhelming. Fortunately, there are many incredible self-care podcasts that can help you in your approach. You can find experts who focus on:Here are the 10 best self-care podcasts to help you on your journey to personal…

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