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10 Proven Ways Music Can Benefit Your Health

You know that feeling you get when *your jam* comes on? You can’t help but smile and start to bop around. Hey, it’s natural and happens to all of us, but is there a way to harness those feelings and use them when you need it most? Yes, there is! Music can be super beneficial, mentally and physically. Just knowing this gives you the power to start creating your own health-based soundtracks. Customize different playlists to suit your needs at the time, and you’re on your way to a...
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8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Boost Intelligence & Brain Health

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you were smarter? Would you get that promotion you want? Would you be able to participate in more conversations with confidence? Or do you just want to rule at bar trivia? No matter why you’re wondering how to get smarter, these tips can help you achieve that goal. 1. Embrace Change Setting your brain on autopilot is comfortable. It can even make you really good at one thing, but it doesn’t allow you room to grow. When you chang...
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5 Tips on How to Laugh Your Way to Health & Success

What do we strive for? Most would answer great health and success. How do you attain it? Hard work, dedication, healthy living, and having some financial aptitude. But the one ingredient often forgotten in the recipe to success is laughter. Laughter boosts your health and promotes a more productive you. And the more productive you are, the more successful you will be. Laughter Makes You Feel Good Laughing is known to trigger the release of endorphins. These delightful little hormone...
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What's in a Dream? A Go-To Guide to Decoding Your Visions...

We all know what Martin Luther King Junior’s dream was about, but what is the story behind your dreams? Dreams can seem like your run of the mill story or fable, but other times the most random people or events take place. You wake up wondering what exactly your subconscious was trying to tell you. The Deal With Dreaming Dreams are entertaining at times and other times frightening. Whatever is portrayed, however, is a necessary function of your brain. Dreaming occurs when the b...
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6 Reasons to Try Mindful Walking in Honor of Take a Walk Day

Want to feel better about your life, be healthier, and more connected? Then you need to go for a walk. This simple activity could be the one step (that bad pun was totally intended) you really need to take to get your life headed in the direction you want. The trick is to develop a daily walking habit and then turn that into a mindful walking experience. Your approach makes all the difference. Mindful walking pairs meditation with walking to create a one-two punch of positivity. It’s...
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The Chocolate and Brain Connection: What's the Verdict?

There’s something about chocolate that whisks away your problems and makes you feel better. The rich, melty delicacy helps you relax and feel better, and it even puts a smile on your face. All chocolate lovers know that this sweetened treat is magical. But what if it’s more than that, what if it’s science. Researchers, probably those with a sweet tooth, have been studying the brain’s connection to chocolate and found some very interesting things. For those of you wh...
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8 of the Top Inflammation-Causing Foods, and What to Eat

Is the food you eat the culprit for your joint pain? Inflammation-causing foods are quite popular. Some of them won’t surprise you, but some of them might be part of your healthy diet, and you don’t even realize they’re behind your pain. Joint pain and inflammation are nothing to take lightly. In fact, keeping your joints healthy and supple is a big part of healthy aging. We’ll help you learn which foods to avoid or consume in moderation, and which ones are okay. We...
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