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Building A Meditation Habit

By: Larry Broughton|In: Better Health|Last Updated: September 17, 2023

Meditating is one of the best things you can do for your health and mental well-being. It can help reduce stress, anxiety and depression while promoting happiness and positivity. And it’s not just a fad or trend—meditation has been around for thousands of years, likely because it works. If you’re new to meditation or want to learn more about how to start a regular practice, here are some tips from experts on how to build a meditation habit:

Meditation has many mental, emotional and physical health benefits.

Meditation can help you get to sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, increase focus and attention span, manage pain more effectively and improve overall mental health.

Meditation has also been shown to help with depression. In fact, one study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that meditation was just as effective as antidepressants at treating major depressive disorder (MDD).

The benefits of …

By: Larry Broughton|In: Womens Health|Last Updated: September 11, 2023

Why I Think Plant-Based Diets Are The Future

I’ve been vegan for about six years, and in that time I’ve noticed a lot of people are trying out the diet. Some stick with it, while others drop off after a few months or years. But if you’ve never tried it before, or if you’re just curious about how healthy and sustainable this way of eating is, here’s why I think plant-based diets are the future:

Plant-based diets are healthy.

Plant-based diets are healthier for you and the planet.

Plant-based diets are healthier for you. A 2014 meta-analysis of 69 studies found that vegans had lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and body mass indices than non-vegetarians.[1]
Plant-based diets are healthier for the planet. Animal agriculture is responsible for 51% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) according to a report by Worldwatch Institute[2].

Plant-based diets are more environmentally friendly than other diets.

The production of animal products requires a lot …

By: Larry Broughton|In: Better Health|Last Updated: September 7, 2023

Managing Stress in the Age of Technology

Technology can be a wonderful thing. It’s made life easier and helped us communicate with others more easily than ever before. But there are times when technology becomes an addiction, which can be unhealthy and stressful. If you’re feeling the effects of too much time spent on your phone or computer, here are some things that might help:

Technology is a part of our daily lives, so it’s important to learn how to regulate the use of technology in a way that doesn’t affect your health.

Set limits on technology use throughout the day. If you’re not sure where to start or what limits would work best for you and your life, try setting up some basic rules: no phone during meals

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By: Larry Broughton|In: Health And Fitness|Last Updated: August 15, 2023

Simple Bodyweight Exercises You Can Do At Home

I love bodyweight exercises. They’re easy to do and they help you build strength, flexibility, and balance. While I was pregnant with my first child, I did yoga every day and it helped me stay in shape during pregnancy as well as after she was born. Now that she’s a toddler, my wife and I are back at it again—and we’ve been doing a lot of these simple bodyweight exercises at home (and outside).

Plank

Plank is a great exercise to do at home. It’s also one of the most effective core exercises you can do, with the added benefit of working your entire body.

To perform plank, start in push-up position with your hands under your shoulders and feet together (or as close as possible). Keep everything tight from head to toe and hold for 30 seconds without letting go or allowing any part of your body to sag …