What time of day is the best time to work out? Here’s what scientists say

Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your workouts to get the widest range of benefits, you might want to try exercising in the morning. According to researchers, working out in the morning—especially on an empty stomach—is the best way to burn stored fact, making it ideal for weight loss. That’s largely because the body’s hormonal composition in the morning is set up to support that goal. Even if you hate early alarms, working out first thing in the morning can quickly become second nature. A study recently published in the Journal of Physiology found that exercising at 7 a.m. may shift your body clock earlier, meaning you’ll feel more alert in the morning and get tired earlier in the evening, potentially priming you to get enough rest to wake up and do the same thing the next day. But if you’re really not a morning person, don’t force it: an afternoon workout can also be a great way to avoid an end-of-the-day slump and help you refocus.    READ MORE

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Using yoga to improve your flexibility

Sitting at work, looking down at electronics, and driving every day all limit our flexibility. Chronic pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility are all ways your body may be telling you to work on flexibility. Fortunately, yoga is an incredibly restorative process with some of the most solid evidence for benefiting your flexibility.

Yoga stretches all muscle groups and helps you use breathing to deepen your connection to your body. With regular practice, these five yoga poses will improve your flexibility and may even help you reduce stress and feel more connected to yourself and your surroundings.

Low Lunge Side Bend: this simple stretch releases tension in the hip flexors and stretches the obliques, intercostals, and shoulders.
Silver Surfer: although a bit more challenging in the first pose, this one is great for stretching your shoulders.
Reclining Spinal Twist Eagle Legs: this is a restorative posture that you can hold for 5 to 10 breaths on each side, or even for a couple of minutes if it’s comfortable. It’s especially great for releasing tension in the back.
Screaming Toe With Triceps Stretch: with this pose, you give your toes a big ol’ stretch. Improving flexibility in your feet has a ripple effect up your body—it can help protect the health of your knees, hips, and spine.
Grasshopper: while this is probably the most advanced pose in the list, this one will stretch your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back once you get the hang of it.
Access the full article below to learn more about how to execute these poses and how flexibility can positively impact your body.

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Got junk? Here are 25 brilliant ways to repurpose your old stuff

They say all good things come to an end, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to everyday items such as light bulbs and bottle caps. But instead of throwing your worn-out items away, you can give them a second life with a few basic tools and a little imagination. In fact, just about any old piece of a junk can be turned into something new and special. A rake can be converted into a utensils holder, a wheelbarrow into an herb garden, an old ladder into a shelving unit. Have a look here to see 25 ingenious ways you can repurpose your trash into treasure.    READ MORE

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Welcome to the Silver Age

There was a time—as strange as that may sound today—that people were looking forward to getting older. Until the late 19th century, it was cool to look old. Men did their best to appear older by wearing wigs powdered white. Clothing accentuated an older build: narrower, rounded shoulders, wide hips and jackets with slits in the back suggesting a stoop. For our ancestors, gray hair wasn’t a problem either. What’s more: older people weren’t written off, but continued to play an active and valuable role. READ MORE

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