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THE ROAD TOWARDS DISEASE People in Western society are rarely healthy. Real health – the perfect functioning of all parts of body and mind – is so rare that people mistake the temporary absence of disease symptoms for health. Formerly, people suffered mainly from violent, but short infectious diseases; now they are afflicted with chronic [...]
Do a Little, Get a Lot The notion that good health can come in small tidbits is not really new. Research showing that making small changes can add up to a big difference has been quietly accumulating for a while. For example, a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine in 2004 found that [...]
1. Move More Make it a daily challenge to find ways to move your body. Climb stairs if given a choice between that and escalators or elevators. Walk your dog; chase your kids; toss balls with friends, mow the lawn. Anything that moves your limbs is not only a fitness tool, it’s a stress buster. [...]