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Why Our Body Loves Yoga: Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Marlaina Donato

You don't have to be super-flexible or practice intense poses to enjoy the many health and wellness benefits of yoga, available to any age group or physical type.

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Top Yoga Trends: Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices

Aug 31, 2018 11:51AM ● By Marlaina Donato

From curvy yoga to paddleboard yoga, there’s an evolving style for everyone no matter what their age or level of fitness.

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Dive Into Swimming: 10 Tips to Optimize Workouts

Jul 31, 2018 12:29PM ● By Jim Thornton

Swimming offers a low-impact and highly satisfying exercise routine. Strategies from world-class experts can make pool time even more productive and enjoyable.

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Exercise To Sleep By: Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

Jun 29, 2018 12:25PM ● By Marlaina Donato

By doing the right kind of exercise at the right time of day, we can sleep soundly all night long.

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Running with the Kids: Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit

May 31, 2018 11:43AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Families with children as young as 5 easily bond when they mindfully run together at a fun pace.

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Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria: Cardio Improves Healthy Microbes

May 31, 2018 11:41AM

Exercising 30 to 60 minutes three times a week improved healthy gut microbes in people even without dietary changes.

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Yoga Soothes the Blues: Lowers Symptoms of Depression

Apr 30, 2018 11:41AM

A twice-weekly yoga class lowered symptoms of depression in participants within eight weeks.

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Moving Through Menopause: Exercising Reduces Symptoms

Apr 30, 2018 11:17AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Walking, strength training and yoga are just a few of the ways that being physically active during menopausal changes eases our days and benefits mind and body.

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Gardening Asanas: Yoga Poses to Stay Pain-Free

Mar 30, 2018 12:58PM

Overdoing garden work can produce aches and pains, but by integrating yoga positions while planting and weeding, we can emerge pain-free after hours of being on our knees and bending.

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Physical Activity Deters Alzheimer's: Reduce Risk with Movement

Mar 01, 2018 07:32PM

Walking, dancing, gardening and other physical activities significantly improve brain volume and lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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