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On The Ninth Day of Christmas….

ByAshley Baal

On the ninth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 9 minutes of meditation Making time to meditate may seem impossible on busy days, but training yourself to meditate can improve memory and make you more efficient, according to new research from the University of Washington. Meditation helped participants multitask more effectively, improved…

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On The Eighth Day of Christmas….

ByAshley Baal

On the eighth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 8 hours of sleep Busy schedules often cut into sleep needs. The National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep is linked to many health issues, such as obesity, heart disease and even…

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On The Seventh Day of Christmas….

ByAshley Baal

On the seventh day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 7 servings of veggies A 2012 study from the University of Warwick, published in the journal of Social Indicators Research, found that people who eat seven portions of fruits and vegetables a day have the highest mental well-being and are the happiest. The…