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Knitting Benefits Your Brain And Body
With its calmingly repetitive motions and satisfyingly tangible results, knitting has long been hailed as a healthy hobby. In the early 16th century, the Parisian guilds were considered the best.
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This Body-Boosting Secret Wards Off Colds, Puffy Eyes, and Excess Weight Gain
Three wellness experts weigh in on what you can do to boost the function of your lymph system.
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Why Experts Say Meditation Will Make You Rich — or at Least Better at Your Job
The brain-friendly benefits of meditation go far beyond calming you down. Is it possible to meditate without losing your hustle? It’s a question that has racked my brain since I first tried meditation six years ago. I like the calm that meditation brings, but I have this fear that fully committing to a full-on practice will turn me into a docile, blissed-out do-nothing. But here’s the thing: I work at Yahoo Health, so I know the research strongly supports the benefits of meditation. Since I
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Doing Dishes Relieves Stress— If You Do It Right
Reporting in the journal Mindfulness, Florida State University researchers say that those who do it mindfully (i.e., really smelling the soap, sensing the water temperature) enjoy increased feelings of inspiration and decreased nervousness. Not only that, but the participants who didn’t practice mindfulness didn’t reap any benefits. Related: How Portobello Mushrooms May Power Your Phone “It appears that an everyday activity approached with intentionality and awareness may enhance the state of
