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The Health Benefits Of Talking About It

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In the millions of health articles that are already encasing the web, you’ve read about eating right and exercise, and many other healthy things, but did you ever consider the health benefits of talking? Talking about your problems can often be one of the best modes of defense against numerous health problems, both mental and physical.

The healing benefits of talking is one of the reasons why people are recommended to seek therapy or attend things like grief counseling. It gives you a place to talk, with someone that understands you, or groups of people that have gone through the same thing. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 19, 2016 @ 8:35 pm

Four Tips For Keeping Your Heart Healthy

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Since humans need a heart in order to live, it seems like you’d want to take great care of the one you have. Sure, you could get a heart transplant if you had something wrong with your heart, but that’s a risky procedure, and the list is long to get in line for one. Why not take a few healthy precautions now and make your heart last longer.

Even if you normally do the opposite of all of these things, it’s still not too late to start making changes that could extend your life and how healthy you live it. There are many illnesses that can revolve around an unhealthy heart, but you can work to fight them by staying healthy. [Read more…]

Originally posted on November 2, 2015 @ 4:47 pm

Why an Adjustable Desk is Best For You

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Many studies have confirmed the adverse effects caused by prolonged sitting. In fact, the findings are quite serious that people who sit for long hours on their desks every day have a greater risk of heart disease, diabetes and even death. Researchers have suggested that being able to take breaks in between and be in a standing position is one of the effective ways to avoid health problems. This is in addition to doing regular exercise.

In terms of furniture, using an ergonomic chair and adjustable computer desk is very helpful. Having a desk that can be moved up and down whenever you like will help people work in a standing position every now and then after prolonged sitting.

Fortunately, there are plenty of office desks available today with adjustable height. Some have even an electric adjustable desk frame. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 9, 2015 @ 3:43 pm

How Stress Affects Your Heart

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Stress is all around us, a normal part of our daily lives. There isn’t much we can do about external factors that bring about stress, but there is a lot we can do to manage stress levels in a healthy way. This is important because stress, while emotional and mental in most respects, can have adverse effects on our physical health. [Read more…]

Originally posted on October 1, 2014 @ 6:31 pm