Healthy Lifestyle

🏋️‍♂️ Fitness Facts: Did you know? 🏋️‍♀️ As of my last update in January 2022, approximately 21% of U.S. adults held a gym membership. 💪However, this percentage can vary over time due to factors such as economic conditions, trends in fitness culture, and shifts in consumer behavior. 🔄Whether you’re a gym enthusiast or prefer other forms of exercise, staying active is key to a healthy lifestyle! Let’s keep moving forward together. 💥 #FitnessFacts #HealthyLiving #StayActive

Compared with people who took 4,000 steps a day, those who took 8,000 steps a day at the start of the study had a 50% lower risk of dying from any cause during follow-up. People who took 12,000 steps a day had a 65% lower risk of dying than those who took only 4,000.Higher step counts were also associated with lower rates of death from heart disease and cancer. These benefits were consistent across age, sex, and race groups.Reference:Saint-Maurice et al.. Association of Daily Step Count and Step Intensity With Mortality Among US Adults. JAMA. 2020 Mar 24;323(12):1151-1160. doi: 10.1001/jama.2020.1382....

One of my favorite low-key, passive ways to stay active is a Step N’ Chat — you know, taking walks.I call it passive because I just enjoy it – I walk at a relaxed pace that feels good. It’s more about enjoying the walk than working out.I like chatting with friends and family while I walk, or sometimes I’ll just listen to a podcast. And it’s great for staying healthy too.8k+ daily steps seems to be the evidence-based sweet spot for health and longevity.

Did you know? ✨ Glycine might just be the sleep secret you’ve been searching for! 😴Recent studies suggest that this amino acid could be a game-changer when it comes to catching those Zzz’s. How does it work?Glycine plays a crucial role in regulating neurotransmitters involved in sleep, such as serotonin and GABA, helping to calm the mind and promote relaxation. Plus, it may improve sleep quality by reducing the time it takes to fall asleep and enhancing overall sleep efficiency.Remember, prioritizing quality sleep is essential for overall well-being. Sweet dreams await! 💫 #Glycine #SleepBetter #HealthyHabits”