Looking for a real-time county-by-county map of where people are sick in the US, with trends? Here you go. 👍
The data comes from internet-enabled thermometers. Direct from your mouth to this map. I love seeing technology do something truly useful!
Via New York Times.
Damn, I almost forgot about ticks. It sounds like they’re making a major push!
👉 How to Prevent and Treat Tick Bites and Lyme Disease: A definitive guide
I’m going to just file this under “travel” for next time I go hiking or camping. I don’t really want the Lyme disease. 🙅🏻♂️
I hate setting aside 8 hours to sleep as much as anyone. If you need some inspiration, consider these benefits of getting 7-8 hours of sleep instead of 6. I’m adding this as a note to myself… Don’t skim on sleep! It’s not a waste of time!
👉 Why Lack of Sleep is So Bad For You
I remember reading that good sleep habits also help maintain a better body weight. I believe that; I know I get the munchies pretty bad when I’m tired. 😪
Follow up… An article on staying up late being tied to health issues including cancer and depression. 😵
This article digs into studies on the health benefits walking and other moderate exercise.
( Totally anecdotal, but my gramdmother-in-law lived past 100 years old, and she walked every day.)
Most interesting takeaways:
“The people who exercised were testing as if they were about 10 years younger at age 40 and about 20 years younger at age 60,”
Even though this article at first seems the opposite of a recent one on sprinting, I think they’re both related. They both basically say to do a moderate amount of exercise for a short amount of time to get maximum physical and mental benefits.
I really love this article on sprinting vs. jogging for exercise.
👉 This Is How to Grow Strong by Sprinting
This guy literally kicks a ball as far as he can, then he chases after it as fast as he can. He does this for 7 minutes every other day. That’s his workout. 🤩
This workout is as effective or more so than jogging 40 minutes every day.
And it’s fun. It’s all about youthful chasing. He does this workout in parks across the world as he travels. No special clothes or workout gear are needed. Just a ball and basically whatever you’re wearing.
I felt I had flicked a switch. I discovered that I was more aware of my body — aligned with it. I carried my body with deeper confidence. For me, I am never looking for a beach-bod. I simply want to be strong, free from disease. It was amazing. In just a few minutes, my mind was signaling me — you’re stronger.
I’ve been into interval training, but this article is convincing me to drop the stopwatch for a soccer ball.
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