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"Do as Socrates urges: Nurture your soul and help others nurture theirs. In this season of love and friendship and caring, pay attention to beauty of soul, and help it flourish. It is what matters most."
Paul Woodruff was a professor of philosophy and classics for 49 years at the University of Texas at Austin. In 1969 and 1970, he served as a lieutenant and then captain in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. His latest book is “Living Toward Virtue.”
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Physical and Mental Health - Exercise, Fitness and Activity
Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical Exercise, Fitness, Running, Jogging, Gym and Activity. Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd Curated by Peter Mellow |
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May 2, 2012 4:03 AM
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Hi there and welcome to Physical and Mental Health. I hope you like the articles that I have selected around fitness, exercise, running and health.
Twitter Hashtag: #GymEd #FitPhilosophy
I also curate a Flipboard topic on the Philosophy of Exercise, Running and Sport:
https://flipboard.com/@petermellow/the-philosophy-of-fitness-exercise-sport-and-running-m23msv2qy
Or search by clicking the 'philosophy' button from the topic list above (or any of the other topics). Twitter Hashtag: #FitPhilosophy #PhilosophyOfFitness
http://www.vimeo.com/showcase/philosophyoffitness
Remember that there are many pages of links here, see the full list of pages at the bottom of this page!
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May 1, 6:49 PM
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Decades of wellness studies have identified a formula for happiness, but you won’t figure it out alone.
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April 30, 7:26 PM
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Crawl like a bear, dodge lava and duck branches in this playful routine.
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April 30, 7:15 PM
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Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline
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April 29, 6:31 PM
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Eating just 10% more ultraprocessed food ups your risk of premature death from any cause by nearly 3%, a new study says.
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April 27, 6:00 PM
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Following a strict weight-loss program, Michael Bachelard endured twitchy legs, the fear of bad breath and constant cravings to shift his lard baby.
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April 26, 7:31 PM
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On marathon day, the air thrums with emotion. Tune into any frequency and you will find it – elation, anxiety, exhaustion, pain, pride, awe, pathos.
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April 26, 7:29 PM
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Jordan Izzett, 24, has been racing London buses to train for the London Marathon.
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April 26, 7:24 PM
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A 76-year-old school bus driver competing in his 40th Rotorua Marathon this week says the people keep him coming back each year. Ngongotahā residen
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April 25, 7:57 PM
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If you’re experiencing knee pain, it’s a good idea to look beyond the knees to identify the source of pain and address it, according to mobility expert Dana Santas.
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April 24, 6:41 PM
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An increasing number of women are signing up to local run clubs, even tackling their first marathon. But safety fears once the sun sets are hampering their training efforts.
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April 23, 8:27 PM
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Is loads of muscle all you need for a long and healthy life? You’d think so, given the way everyone’s fighting over the squat racks
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April 22, 8:04 PM
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Short bursts of stair climbing can improve leg strength and muscle power in older adults, research finds.
Stair climbing is a great exercise/activity, however...there is always a risk of injury from a fall. So always ensure that you go slowly and carefully with each step and ALWAYS have at least one hand on the handrail/s so you may catch yourself if you trip over. Be careful please!
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April 21, 9:16 PM
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For some, ramping down can be useful. But most folks can skip straight to the shower.
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In Scandinavia, more than 80% of office workers have access to a standing desk, as opposed to 1% in the UK. After a herniated disc threw my health into jeopardy, I learned how good they can be
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We are conditioned to associate muscles with power, dominance and masculinity, which harms us all
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April 20, 9:15 PM
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Researchers are studying runner Jeannie Rice, who has “outstanding” fitness, to learn how we can stay healthy as we age.
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April 20, 9:09 PM
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More and more of us are spending time among the barbells and the treadmills – and feeling more and more confused. Here’s some advice from an expert
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April 19, 8:21 PM
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Many online fitness programs can claim to build a butt or be perfect for building abs, but looking past marketing terminology to find a program that best suits your health and fitness goals can be challenging.
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April 19, 8:20 PM
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All you need for this full-body strength routine is a chair and a mat.
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With a traditional five-day workweek, some people may feel as if they’re living for the weekends. Here’s how to liven up your weekdays for a more fulfilling life.
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April 18, 10:32 PM
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Workouts can boost strength, but sometimes they can also wreck your posture. Here are three workout tweaks to prevent muscle imbalances that cause misalignment.
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April 17, 6:16 PM
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Sometimes the body knows what’s best for us, even if we’re not aware of the science.
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April 16, 7:08 PM
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Acute and chronic stress can affect your bladder as well as overall health. Urologist Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt describes his own wake-up call over stress.
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My gym routine may not be the best for building muscle, but it’s helped me build a habit.
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Study of 420,000 Britons suggests speeds of at least 4mph can lower risks by up to 43%
