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Don’t skimp on sleep @HarvardHealth

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Skimping on sleep can raise the risk of many health problems and leave you prone to accidents. https://bit.ly/3FugQjW #HarvardHealth #sleep

May 13, 2022

Too much refined sugar, too much social media can cause a cascade of medical problems @HarvardHealth

Too much refined sugar can cause a cascade of medical problems; too much social media can also affect health — especially mental health, writes #HarvardHealth contributor Sharon Levy. Here’s how: https://bit.ly/3EI7ijy

May 6, 2022

Cardiovascular exercise, which gets the heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the sweat glands working, is one of the best medicines for overall health. @HarvardHealth

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Cardiovascular #exercise, which gets the #heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the sweat glands working, is one of the best medicines for overall health. And what’s good for the body also benefits the brain: https://bit.ly/3sln7dp #HarvardHealth

May 3, 2022

Running prolongs life. @HarvardHealth

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Recent study: Running decreases the risk of death, and potentially prolong life. But any exercise is good exercise. http://hvrd.me/j2EM30c0Kde

April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Too much refined sugar, too much social media can cause a cascade of medical problems @HarvardHealth

April 6, 2022

Cardiovascular #exercise, which gets the #heart pumping, the muscles moving, and the sweat glands working, is one of the best medicines for overall health. @HarvardHealth

March 21, 2022

7 ways to reduce stress in the age of #COVID19:

March 19, 2022

Too much refined sugar, too much social media can cause a cascade of medical problems @HarvardHealth

March 8, 2022

Strong core muscles support cardio health by helping people stay active. @HarvardHealth

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Strong core muscles support cardio health by helping people stay active. Easy core exercises, such as walk-and-carry #exercises, are especially helpful because they strengthen many muscles at the same time and simulate real-life activities: https://bit.ly/3qgJsWD #HarvardHealth

March 7, 2022

Probiotic Smoothie recipe @HarvardHealth

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Probiotics are good bacteria that keep the gut healthy and help fight infections and #inflammation. Fermented foods like yogurt, pickles, sauerkraut, and sourdough bread are great sources: https://bit.ly/3zPQxl4 #HarvardHealth

Smoothies are a quick and easy way to get probiotics. Here is a recipe that is ideal for a breakfast, snack, or post-workout drink. Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Simple Fruit Smoothie

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 banana, cut into pieces

1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

1/2 cup ice

Servings: 1

Serving size: 12 ounces

Nutrition: 260 calories, 0.5 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 42 g total carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 26 g total sugars (includes 0 g added sugar), 24 g protein

Source: The Harvard Medical School 6-Week Plan for Healthy Eating.