How much stress is too much?

A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help Toxic stress increases the risks for obesity, diabetes, depression and other illnesses. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty Images By Lawson R. Wulsin, University of Cincinnati COVID-19 taught most people that the line...

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Heart rate zones aren’t a perfect measure of exercise intensity, but regularly getting your heart pumping is still important for fitness

by Jason Sawyer, Bryant University Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintain cardiovascular and overall health. The intensity of aerobic exercise is important to determine how much time you should spend training in order to reap its benefits. As an exercise science...

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Is Walking Enough to Improve Health?

by Elaine Veltri Can you really walk your way to better health? The short answer? Yes. Research shows regular, brisk walking can help you lead a healthier, happier life by improving your endurance, reducing your risk for chronic disease, increasing your energy levels, strengthening immune function and enhancing mental...

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