And how long you should exercise each week to live longer.
If my last few newsletters haven’t made it obvious, walking is having a moment lately. Gone are the days of glorifying HIIT workouts that place loads of stress on your body. Instead, more people are aiming for a high step count and daily trots outdoors. According to a new study, there’s an ideal number of minutes you should aim for each week when it comes to exercise (and walking totally counts). Those who clocked in at this amount or more had a lower risk of death than others who did not. Reporter Jillian Wilson wrote about the research and how you can sneak some more minutes into your day. Run — or walk or rollerblade or swim — to read her piece, then keep scrolling for some great heart health insight and more. ❤️, Lindsay |
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We know how important it is to watch our cardiovascular health, but the execution can be tricky. After all, there are tons of misconceptions and inaccurate information out in the world — even the lessons we’ve previously learned may now be wrong. Reporter Krissy Brady spoke with experts on the heart health “rules” we can actually ignore, and what we really should be doing to take care of our ticker. |
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Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our “A Minute And Change” series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week’s tip comes from physical therapist Justin C. Lin on the one daily exercise that can help improve the way your body functions:
If you want to be in a stationary squatting position for 15-20 minutes a day as part of your routine, I think that’s great ― it helps with your balance, joint mobility, muscles and pelvic floor. My friends and I might hang out and squat like that as we drink our boba tea, but then we get up and move around. We aren’t necessarily doing it all day as we work on a laptop, for instance. |
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Flu season is on the horizon, so read this piece on the optimal time to get your vaccine this year. It’s crucial to get your shot at the right time — it’ll help lower your risk of contracting the flu as COVID is still circulating (yes, it’s possible to get both at the same time) and will help protect others from getting sick as well. Win-win. |
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