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The Benefits of Regular Exercise for Overall Health
A general overview of aerobic, strength and flexibility exercise, typical weekly activity guidance, and how to start gradually and sensibly.
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Exercise, Movement and Sleep
Physical activity, gentle practices and rest, as general information.
The Benefits of Getting Enough Exercise for Better Mental Health
What research suggests about exercise and mood, anxiety and stress, how it might work, and why movement is a helpful extra but not a replacement for care.
The Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep for Better Cognitive Function
How sleep relates to memory, attention and decision making, and what sleep loss tends to do to thinking, explained in careful, general terms.
The Benefits of Getting Enough Sleep for Better Health
A general guide to sleep stages, typical sleep needs by age, and everyday sleep hygiene habits that often help people fall asleep and stay asleep.
The Benefits of Practicing Tai Chi for Better Balance and Coordination
An introduction to tai chi as a slow, flowing movement practice: where it comes from, what a session involves, and what is said about balance in older adults.
The Benefits of Practicing Yoga for Better Flexibility and Strength
The physical side of yoga: common poses, how to build strength and flexibility gradually, and practical ways to avoid strain and injury as a beginner.
The Benefits of Practicing Yoga for Flexibility and Strength
A beginner's comparison of broad yoga styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Iyengar and Yin, with tips on choosing a class level and practicing safely.
The Science of Sleep: Understanding the Importance of Rest
A hedged, general explanation of sleep stages and cycles, the body clock that times them, and why scientists think rest matters for the brain and body.
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