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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 Fifth Day of Christmas….

ByAshley Baal

On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: 5 yoga poses Yoga and stretching relieve back discomfort and help improve back-related functioning, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2011). The participants in the study practiced a style of yoga called viniyoga, which modifies yoga principles for…

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Get Into The Olympic Spirit!

ByAshley Baal

The Olympics should be getting everyone into the athletic mindset. Whether it is walking, running, swimming, or even gymnastics, there are tons of ways to stay active this summer! Get into your Olympic athlete mindset by: Walk with friends or even with your dog 1-2 miles around your neighborhood or around a track Make a whirlpool…