SMART Living

Manage Stress

Reducing negative stress levels is a vital component of maintaining both physical and emotional health. Research shows that high stress can be a factor in heart attacks, strokes, and many other ailments. The hormones produced by stress can alert you to danger and provide a needed boost, but can be very harmful when produced over […]
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Boost Brain Function with Daily Exercise

Researchers at the University of South Carolina have found that regular treadmill sessions boost the production of mitochondria in brain cells. By increasing the mitochondria in brain cells, exercise improves brain function and efficiency. Researchers found that creating an excess of mitochondria could also create a buffer against age-related diseases like Alzheimer’s. Just a 30-minute […]
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Use Paper Wisely

When possible, use an eReader or tablet instead of printing things out. Print on both sides of paper whenever possible to conserve. Keep a scrap paper pile of misprints to print on or take notes with. Try to reuse envelopes when possible to cut down on waste. Consider switching your coffee maker to a metal […]
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Add Stretching to Your Routine

Stretching throughout the day and after exercise has been shown to decrease the risk of injuries and improve blood flow to the muscles. By stretching regularly, we can increase flexibility and increase our range of motion to important joints and tendons, reducing the risk of trauma or overuse injuries. To stretch a muscle, try to […]
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Take Calcium in Smaller Increments

Want healthy bones? Don’t wash down your 500 mg calcium supplement with a tall glass of milk. Instead, drink your milk now and save the supplement for later, or vice versa. Why? Your body absorbs the mineral best in increments of 500mg or less.
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Reduce Your CO2 Emissions

Want to reduce your household’s CO2 emissions? These simple tips can help. Switch your incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents to use 60% less energy per bulb and save 300 pounds of CO2 a year. Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket and insulate your pipes to save 1,000 pounds of CO2 a year. Improve […]
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Advice Worth $20,000 A Minute

In the early 1900s, Charles M. Schwab (not the financial guru Charles Schwab), Andrew Carnegie’s right-hand man and president of Bethlehem Steel, wanted to increase his efficiency and that of his management team. John D. Rockefeller Sr. suggested Schwab meet with Ivy Lee, a well-known efficiency expert and his personal consultant. Schwab was extremely busy, […]
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Wear a Pedometer

New research suggests routinely wearing a pedometer encourages people to walk about an extra mile each day, lose weight, and lower their blood pressure. Aim for at least 30 minutes of brisk walking and a total of 10,000 steps per day.
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Car Alternatives

If you’re concerned about the environmental impact of your car, try a few of these tips: *  Consider buying a fuel-efficient car or a hybrid – you might still be in time for a tax break. *  Car pool with neighbors or coworkers when possible. *  Ride a bike when doing small errands. *  If […]
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5 Super-Foods to Add to Your Diet

With all the new fad diets, workouts and diet pills it can be really confusing which is for you.  Before you try to do anything drastic, try mixing in these 5 super-foods into your diet and watch your waist whittle away: 1. Watermelon Watermelon contains an amino acid called arginine, which may boost weight loss.  […]
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