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☆ Don’t waste time on trendy wellness hacks. Try things that work
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-01 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But good habits and a well-established routine can help you make the choices you are trying to stick to, she told CNN earlier. Habits are behaviors people engage in without conscious thought and are reinforced through repetition, social psychologist Wendy Wood told CNN in a previous article. Try to sleep better: Babies and young children often have a specific routine every night to help them sleep better — maybe it’s a bath, a few books, a song and a snuggle. Grown-ups need that, too, clinical psychologist and sleep expert Michael Grandner told CNN earlier. If you want more impactful wellness habits you can build into your routine, look for more CNN articles every week this National Wellness Month covering sleep, exercise, food and mindfulness.

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☆ How to Exercise When You Just Do Not Want To
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Danielle Friedman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

You set a goal to exercise regularly, but when the moment comes to get moving, your mind unleashes a torrent of excuses: I’m tired. I asked experts in exercise science and psychology to share their best advice for conquering common reasons people struggle to build an exercise habit. If you face a jam-packed daily schedule, try starting small, said Kate Baird, an exercise physiologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. When even the word “exercise” makes you feel tired, experts recommend meeting your body where it is — in a few different ways. Exercise carries some risks, but remind yourself that the benefits of physical activity outweigh them, Dr. Phillips said.

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☆ How to find a morning routine that works for you
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Upasna Gautam | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

I don’t think my way is the best way, and I don’t believe it’s a universal prescription for the “best” morning routine. Prepping meals for breakfast or lunch can be a part of some people's early morning routines, but you should find out what works best for you. I often get asked how I stay consistent with a morning routine. I’m going to approach this new chapter of life and redefining my morning routine by answering those same four questions. When coming up with a new morning routine, prioritize one new goal at a time and build out a plan to achieve that goal, an expert suggests.

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☆ How much you exercise may impact flu and pneumonia risk, study shows
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —It’s time to add to your list of reasons to work out: Getting active could help prevent risk of death from the flu and pneumonia, according to new research. Meeting both recommendations for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity cut the risk associated with flu or pneumonia death nearly in half, but meeting just the aerobic activity target was associated with a 36% lower risk, according to the study. This study might encourage them that physical activity may be another powerful tool for protecting themselves against influenza and pneumonia death,” he said. Even a little bit of exercise showed benefit in protecting against flu and pneumonia death, the study found. Getting 10 to 149 minutes a week of aerobic physical activity was associated with a 21% decreased risk of flu and pneumonia death, the study showed.

☆ World Health Day: 5 easy steps to get healthier
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-07 | by ( Madeline Holcombe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some undiscovered ingredient, and one bite of it would cure all our health concerns? But scientists do know the recipe to better health, and it is a long-term practice of good habits when it comes to sleep, eating, exercise, socialization and stress. In honor of the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization, here are the factors that add up to better health and what you can do today to improve in these areas. Fortunately, a balanced diet, good sleep, exercise and social support can help with stress reduction. You may be thinking, I am already stretched thin in my day — adding in all these health behaviors will cause stress by itself.

☆ How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2021-11-29 | by ( Katy Milkman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But science points to a different answer: What we mistake for willpower is often a hallmark of habit. Set a specific goalThe way you define the goal you hope to turn into a habit does matter. You’ll still want to have a first best plan — maybe an 8 a.m. meditation session if you’re trying to kick-start a mindfulness habit. Successful habit building relies on frequently repeating a behavior, and if your routine becomes too brittle, you’ll follow through less often. It’s more motivating to set a tough goal for yourself — meditating every day, for instance — than an easy one, according to research.

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