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• BE MINDFUL Relax your body by practicing breathing exercises such as stretching, meditating, or engaging in mindful movements. Mindful movements include slow, intentional activity such as walking, yoga, or exercise. Practice simple mindfulness techniques, such as a breathing exercise – for example, a technique called “4-7-8.” This technique involves sitting comfortably with good posture and counting with the “in breath” to four, holding your breath to a count of seven, and exhaling to a count of eight. Do this four times and breathe normally, practicing as needed. Mindfulness has been found to help relieve anxiety, depression, and stress during pregnancy. Research also suggests that mi...

Strokes are serious and can be deadly. Being familiar with the signs of stroke and responding quickly can save your older adult’s life or reduce their chance of developing major disabilities. What is a stroke? Think of a stroke as a “brain attack.” It happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off. That deprives brain cells of oxygen and those cells begin to die. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost, like memory and muscle control. F.A.S.T. is a shortcut to remember signs of stroke Use these initials to remember the key signs of stroke and how to respond. F = Face drooping on one side. Ask your older adult to smile...

Working out an hour a day without distractions is a good way to release mood-boosting endorphins that help boost motivation A regular exercise regime is essential for maintaining our physical and mental health. However, it is very common for people to feel a short burst of motivation where they start working out and eating healthy, only to fall off track shortly after. With a few simple tricks, however, staying consistent can actually be a lot easier than you may think. CREATE A PLAN If you don't know what you are doing, you are more likely to stop doing it. Plan what you are doing each day - whether it that means deciding which body part you are training or what group class you are atten...

If you are planning to quit your exercise routine during Ramadan, think again. Experts are of the opinion that exercise and fasting can go together. We bring you some tips on how to maintain your workout plans while you fast during the holy month. EXERCISE AND FASTING. For those who have been reluctant to exercise during Ramadan, the news is it's completely healthy to work out while you fast. Exercising and fasting can go together without causing any harm to the body. According to Dr. Javaid Shah, Physician Specialist in Dubai, exercise while fasting may actually keep our brain, neuro-motors and muscle fibers biologically young. "When we exercise during fasting, it essentially forces our bo...

If you're in your 20s, 30s or 40s, you might believe you have plenty of time before you need to start thinking about your heart health and your chances of having a heart attack. But new research shows that heart attacks – often associated with older men – are increasingly occurring in younger people, especially women. Researchers studied more than 28,000 people hospitalized for heart attacks from 1995 to 2014, and they found that the rate of heart attacks in patients ages 35 to 54 has increased from 27 percent to 32 percent. Taking care of your heart in your 20s, 30s and 40s not only protects you and your heart now, it also helps you ensure a longer, healthier future. Here's what you need...