Nothing says “summer” like rolling down the windows — or better yet, opening up the “cloth top” on a convertible — and taking an evening drive as the sun goes down, enjoying the night air that’s not much cooler or less humid than the day was. Whether you’re visiting family on a road trip or just heading down to the water, you’re joining the swell of Americans who spend more time in their cars during the summer — especially this summer. Unfortunately, this means that car-related incidents like accidents and DUI arrests also rise in the summer, sometimes dramatically. And that’s something to be aware of, so you can stay safe out there. Road trips are great, but when they go bad, they really can go bad — and there’s no surer recipe for a bad road trip than being involved in an accident far from home. The checklist of what to do — get medical care, exchange insurance information, Safety Tips So You Can Enjoy Summe Put the ‘Cloth Top’ D
June 21 is International Yoga Day, which makes it a great time of year to talk about the unique benefits of yoga — the “superfood” of fitness. As a mixture of exercise and mindfulness, yoga is not only challenging but also has myriad health benefits. Many people assume yoga is mainly useful for increasing your flexibility. However, it’s also excellent for further developing your strength, mobility, and balance. These THE SUPER BENEFITS OF YOGA
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can be key benefits for living a healthier lifestyle, whether you’re an athlete or concerned about aging.
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Kaitlyn Hochart, a yoga instructor from San Diego, California, writes on Healthline, “During yoga, your body goes through a full range and variety of motion that can counteract aches and pains associated with tension or poor postural habits.” Yoga can help you become more aware of these habits, “[allowing] you to fix these imbalances and improve overall athleticism.” Many forms of exercise are useful against depression and cardiovascular disease, but in yoga’s case, you don’t have to break a sweat to start benefiting from its stress-relieving properties. “The breathing exercises you practice during yoga can help lower your heart rate and shift your nervous system into a more relaxed state. It also promotes better sleep and increased focus,” Hochart writes. Multiple studies agree: Yoga can significantly decrease the secretion of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. In one study, 64 women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) participated in a 10-week program, performing yoga at least once a week. By the end of the 10 weeks, 52% of participants no longer met the criteria for PTSD at all. As with starting any new hobby or regular exercise, it may help to set clear goals for yourself. By doing yoga regularly, there are several physical improvements you can look forward to, such as: • Improved range of motion or ease of movement • A reduction in pain, discomfort, or other symptoms • An increase in physical strength and endurance • Less weight fluctuation • Changes in the way your clothes fit • Better-quality sleeping habits and increased or stabilized energy levels
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One of the best qualities of yoga is that you can be of any age or fitness level. So, pull up a YouTube video, find a soft surface, and give it a try!
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