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Find Your
Fountain of Youth
 History shows us that
people will go to great lengths to search for ways to remain young.
The literal and figurative quest for the elusive "Fountain of Youth"
is alive and well to this day. While there is no way (at least yet)
to "live forever," the process of searching has helped us to
learn more about the multitude of factors that seem to allow for
longevity and lifelong health. Here are some easy ways to find your
own Fountain of Youth and live a healthier, happier
life.
- Hydration is
important for cellular functioning, so make sure you drink
liquids regularly throughout the day.
- The phytonutrients in
plant-based foods are essential for health and wellness. Eat
plenty of vegetables and low-sugar fruits every day.
- Rest is necessary for
your body to run optimally. The way to figure out how much sleep
you need is to think about how much you sleep on a relaxing
vacation, when you fall asleep naturally and wake up without an
alarm. The number of hours you get on a relaxing vacation per
day is generally how much time your body is craving for sleep.
- Take time to have fun
with your loved ones. Social support and positive experiences
have been seen in studies to be beneficial to health.
- Make sure to keep
your body moving every day, even if it's just walking up and
down stairs at work or taking a noon-time stroll around the
block. Exercise is key to living a long and healthy life!
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Jump-Start
Your Next Workout
 Has your workout
program been in a downward spiral lately? Have you been doing less
and less physical activity? Are the once pain-free activities now
causing increased pain? If so, you might want to resume your
workouts with isometric exercise. Find out more about isometric
exercises and try these beginner exercises to get you started.
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Too Much
Salt in Your Diet?
 The fast- and
processed-food industries offer a staggering variety of sodium-laden
foods, many of which make a huge dent in your recommended daily
allowance for sodium in a single serving. These days, a major
culprit when it comes to sodium intake isn't what we sprinkle on our
foods – it's the food itself. Here's why sodium can be dangerous in
excessive amounts and what you can do to help keep it in check.
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