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Trying To Exercise More? Do Something You Enjoy

How Exercise Can Help You Stay Young

Are you trying to improve your health by exercising more, but are struggling? Research indicates that you are much more likely to stick with an activity for the long term if you are doing one that you enjoy. The reason most people do not engage in regular exercise or find it difficult to maintain an …

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When chronic stress activates these neurons, behavioral problems like loss of pleasure, depression result

Motivation depends on how the brain processes fatigue

It’s clear that chronic stress can impact our behavior, leading to problems like depression, reduced interest in things that previously brought us pleasure, even PTSD. Now scientists have evidence that a group of neurons in a bow-shaped portion of the brain become hyperactive after chronic exposure to stress. When these POMC neurons become super active, …

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Is This Activity Missing From Your Wellness Regimen?

Improving Your Sexual Health

Is This Crucial Activity Missing From Your Wellness Regimen? 5 Health Benefits Of Sex Article courtesy of: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, and a leading expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. …

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The Power Of Pleasure

Seaside Serenity

Hedonism may be the key to living a happier life, according to a new study that suggests those who take the time for hedonism are living happier lives and suffer less depression.  Life can be trying and busy, between work, school, family and friends it can seem like you always have something to do. This …

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5 Health Benefits of Sex

The Relationship Between Mental Health And Sex

Article courtesy of: Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, one of the world’s top cardiologists, best selling author, lecturer, expert in plant-based nutrition and holistic care. Eat your vegetables and fruits, get seven to nine hours of sleep, don’t smoke, walk 30 minutes a day, stand more, stress less, be more mindful. It can be quite an …

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Are There Alternatives To Viagra?

Are There Alternatives To Viagra?

It’s not uncommon for people to look for ways to boost their sex drive, although pharma offers some drugs that may help, others may prefer to go more of a gentler natural approach which are less likely to have as many side effects. Research has shown that several foods and supplements may help to boost …

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