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Can Running Help Alleviate PTSD?

There is evidence to suggest that exercise, including running, can be beneficial in alleviating the symptoms of PTSD. Exercising releases feel-good chemicals in the brain, and it has been shown to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. 
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Can Ice Baths Help You Burn Body Fat? 

The authors of a new review published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health say that taking a dip in cold water may be just the thing if you are looking to reduce the amount of unhealthy body fat that you have.
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Six Tips On How To Improve Your Flexibility

It may appear as though you are either born flexible or you are not. You can observe it in action by walking into any yoga class. One group of students can effortlessly bend, twist, and touch their toes, while the other group primarily…
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8 Running Moves to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive

Often runners feel great during a hard workout, take the next run easy, perhaps a second run easy, and then attempt another hard workout. For this second hard run, though, they feel less crisp, not as light on their feet, and the results…
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Yes, Even Runners Get Heart Disease

As he indulged in a jumbo sugar-covered fried pastry, the runner unabashedly remarked, “I’m skinny; I can eat this.” Well, the truth is even skinny runners die suddenly of heart attacks and strokes. Heart disease is the number-one killer,…
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Why Stretching Is Important for Runners

Incorporating stretches into your daily routine will help improve circulation and flexibility and increase your range of motion. It is especially beneficial for athletes. Stretching is a prerequisite for workouts or sports. It is a…
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