WHY FRIENDS SHOULDN'T LET FRIENDS EXERCISE SOLO. Natalie Gingerich says that working out a deux can make a tough routine feel easier.
A University of Oxford study found that exercisers tolerated discomfort better when working out in a group, compared with doing it alone.
Researchers believe partner workouts may heighten levels of hormones such as endorphins that boost mood and block pain signals.
HEART DISEASE AND DIABETES. Lack of sleep is associated with higher levels of stress hormones that may raise blood pressure and affect glucose metabolism. A new study found that the risk for high blood pressure among insomniacs who slept less than 5 hours per night was 500 times greater than those who logged more than 6 hours.
SLEEP! IT'S NON-NEGOTIABLE. I was bed-ridden because of colds as a result of less sleep these past weeks. I just learned from Health News & Trends that a good night's sleep isn't just about hitting the ground running in the morning.
If we get 7 to 9 hours experts advise, we can expect these added benefits, said Catherine Winters.
ABOUT EDUCATION. Careful, dear students: Education can make you lonely. Academics are single more often than people without degrees. The reason: They often spend their evenings working overtime.
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