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There is communication between the human microbiome and the brain, called the gut-brain axis. This means the health of your gut microbiome may impact the health of your brain—a healthy gut leads to a healthy brain. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2TKAtvm

@BerkeleyWell People with higher daily fiber intake also tend to weigh less, in part because high-fiber foods help you feel full for longer, so you’re likely to eat less. Aim for 14 grams of fiber for every 1,000 calories you eat View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2wqIXRf

Keep your heart healthy as you get older by: • Being more physically active… • If you smoke, quit… • Follow a heart-healthy diet… • Keep a healthy weight… • Keep your diabetes, high blood pressure, and/or high cholesterol under control… • Don’t drink a lot of alcohol… • Manage stress… View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2X1Kp5V

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans released in 2018 refined how much physical activity we need. Adults need 150 minutes a week of moderate intensity physical activity for general health benefits. Moderate intensity physical activity is anything that gets your heart beating faster. The good news is small bursts of activity add up all week long, and they have an ACTIVITY PLANNER to help you think through when you can find time for activity! View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2WVAM8N

The most common type of heart disease is coronary heart disease, also called clogged arteries. It causes heart attacks and is the #1 killer of women in the United States. Healthy eating and physical activity go a long way to preventing heart disease, and keeping it from getting worse if you already have it. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2GnwlhV

The definition for what is considered high blood pressure has been tightened. Here’s what you need to know. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2S7iwK2

A key barrier to being physically active is an all-or-nothing mindset. Unless there is time for a full workout, why bother to start it at all? What is the point of eating carrots for dinner if I ate two cupcakes at work today? It’s Friday and I didn’t get one workout in this week—why bother doing one now? I have forgotten to drink water all day—well, I might as well have another soda. This type of thinking subconsciously drives disengagement in positive behaviors. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2Wj4h48

@HHSGov Find out ways to support your mental health at every stage of life: View Full Article: http://bit.ly/2RhLYsp

@SpendEatSmart Whether it be probiotics to boost your gut health or intermittent fasting, everyone seems to be an expert. While there is no shortage of diets, reliable nutrition information… View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2Tdkmq9

@BerkeleyWell Have you ever struggled to answer questions from your doctor about your health history because you can’t recall certain details, such as dates or test results? If so, keeping a personal health record (PHR) might serve you well. View Full Article: https://bit.ly/2Df0InR