Drum roll...I'm so excited to share my new speaking video with you today! The team at Video Narrative helped bring the story behind my #burnout and #mentalhealth journey to life, including a very meaningful part of my healing (which comes toward the end of the 5 min video). 📽️

Tiny Steps for Mighty Lungs! 🫁 Breathe: Deep belly breaths. Blow: Bubbles or balloons. Sit Tall: Good posture. Laugh: Laughter works the lungs. #childhealth #exercises #pediatrics

The amount of blood your heart pumps decreases by nearly 50% by the time you reach 90. It's a stark reminder of the changes our bodies undergo. But here's the good news: #Exercise is a powerful ally in preserving heart function as the years roll by. Nurture your heart w/movement.

Don't get fooled by the shiny object syndrome! Going for quick fixes might feel like you're winning, but you're actually setting yourself up for a bigger mess down the road. Focus on sustainable health habits.

Taking care of your gut is essential for hormone balance. The metabolic byproducts of bacterial fermentation (called short-chain fatty acids or SCFAs) can even help regulate insulin sensitivity and improve your metabolic health. #GutHealth #HormoneBalance #HealthAndWellness

Lowering your systolic blood pressure by a mere 10 points can cut the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or death by 20%. The effect is that even more pronounced for heart failure, where a 10-point decrease correlates with a roughly 30% reduction in risk. Know your numbers!

Nutritious #plantbased foods that too few people eat: Seaweed Chia Seeds Hemp Seeds Bok Choy Radishes Kohlrabi Adzuki Beans Amaranth Watercress Pumpkin Seeds Artichokes Quinoa

A study showed people who consumed less #magnesium were at higher risk of bone fractures. Magnesium helps the body better use #calcium & #vitaminD. Pumpkins seeds are a top source of magnesium.

Shift your perspective from aesthetic goals to what your body can do. Have you increased your walking distance or push-up count? Note changes in blood pressure or blood sugar. Embrace goals that highlight your body's functional improvements not just how you look. #fitness

20 minutes of #walking boosts blood flow to the brain & ↑ attention & focus. #exercise #BrainHealth Source: The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign

Dream as big as the sky, but get micro with your daily steps. Let your heart and well-being guide your goals, but let focused action make them reality. 🏆✨ #Health #ActionPlan

Pre-diseases, including #prediabetes, pre-hypertension, & osteopenia are warning signs that we need to make lifestyle changes. It’s better to stop progression at this stage through lifestyle than to take #medications once they progress. #health

Nature's "medications": Fresh air #SunshineProduce fresh from the ground Sounds of birds singing Babbling brooks #Walking in the woods

Our noses can detect and distinguish between approximately 1 trillion different scents. Our sense of smell is incredibly powerful. Plus, Impaired smell predicts faster cognitive decline in older adults and can be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease.

A study found that with every 10% increase in muscle mass, there was an 11% reduction in insulin resistance and a 12% drop in #prediabetes. Strength training does more than make you fitter and stronger; it helps with blood sugar control. #diabetes #health pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21778224/

A study using smartphone-based assessments found that vegetable consumption was linked to the highest levels of eating happiness, highlighting the psychological benefits of making healthier food choices. nature.com/articles/s4159… #FoodPsychology

Eating a healthy diet requires a modest financial investment of about $1.50 more per person per day in comparison to an unhealthy diet. On an annual basis, this translates to an additional expense of roughly $550 per individual to ensure optimal nutrition and overall well-being.

Walking speed is one of the strongest predictors of life expectancy. Studies show seniors who walk faster tend to live longer. Gait speeds of 1.2 meters per second or faster predict an "exceptional" life expectancy compared to average.shorturl.at/K5ABS

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6 Reasons to Add Mushrooms to Your Plate (Infographic) #Healthyfood #mushrooms