Yes, you can breathe too much Let us explain. Intake opens your nose so you can take advantage of the many benefits of nose breathing and breathe correctly. But most people don’t know why that matters. Here are some of the reasons you have to be careful how much breathing you do, and why mouth…
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A good night’s sleep is one of the most important things in a human’s life. That’s probably not news to you — in fact, now more than ever, studies are coming out proving the importance of sleep. Whether you’re a pro athlete, a weekend warrior, a 9-5er, or an up-all-nighter… you need your uninterrupted hours.…
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This is one of those things that we often don’t think about or talk about, but research has found that mouth breathing can be dangerous for your child and should be addressed. The first step is to make sure that your child is indeed a mouth breather and then to understand why. We are not…
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The weather is cooling down, and that means staying active is more important than ever. A solid exercise routine is vital to protecting our immune system and boosting circulation, both of which keep us healthy and limber once winter (and flu season) rolls around. So, here are three fitness challenges you can incorporate into your…
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We’ll be the first to admit it: Labor Day is a holiday we take for granted. Holiday weekends often come as such a relief to a long workweek that half the time, we forget to plan something to do with the day off — an ironic situation to find ourselves in on Labor Day, of…
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There’s no hiding it: We’re dog people. We’d do anything to keep our furry little mouth breathers happy and healthy. So, we thought we’d share a few simple ways to improve your dog’s life, without much extra effort on your part — but with a big payoff for your pup. Go for a sniff. Your…
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We’re fans of the kitchen-sink smoothie—all of the fruits and vegetables we’ve got in the freezer, plus whatever protein powder we’re trying out. But there’s something to be said about choosing ingredients that fulfill a similar health need, or that contain vitamins and minerals that work synergistically with each other. Since that’s significantly more research…
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When it comes to nutrition, protein powder is typically more of a nice-to-have, not a must-have. If you’re a casual to moderate exerciser, chances are you get enough protein to support your body simply by eating a balanced diet. With that said, getting in a little extra protein to help your muscles rebuild and repair…
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It’s okay to do nothing. In fact, it’s good for you. Studies show that over the past 40 years, Americans have been taking less and less time off of work. Data collected by tax company Intuit found that nearly 61% of employees who received paid time off didn’t use all (if any) of it. Of…
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Flowers are a sweet gesture, but did you know they can also have measurable benefits on your overall wellness? Read on to see how science backs up the bouquet, plus a few tips on how to keep your flowers looking fresh for longer. A study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that placing…
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