Don't fret if you can't get all your exercise time in this holiday season: A new study shows that just one workout can still have a long-term impact on your health; it can even protect against the development of chronic diseases. The workout studied was a 45-minute session on a stationary bike — so, you don't need to be doing bootcamp drills to get benefits. (Self)
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Here's something to put a worrying mind at ease: A study recently found that those of us who tend to ruminate more might also be more verbally intelligent. Finally, at least one upside to being a little anxious a lot of the time.
Your holiday layover doesn't have to be a drag — if you're flying through the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, that is. With its ample selection of meals — including veggies, fruits, and hearty grains — it was named the healthiest airport in the U.S. by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Sea-Tac and LAX came in just behind. (Well + Good)
It's easy to be aware of your breathing while you're holding a tree pose, but making sure your inhales and exhales are on point during strength-training exercises can make those moves easier, too. To get more out of your weight-lifting sessions, try watching your belly in the mirror — if it's rising when you inhale, you're using core-stabilizing diaphragmatic breathing. (Shape)