With more than 70 percent of all adult Americans leading unhealthy, sedentary lifestyles. Walking can be pure magic. Only 30 minutes a day, five times a week can make you healthier and happier. This fun and informative infographic explains the many health benefits of walking, including information that you may find surprising.
What do you know about caffeine? Other then the fact that many of us rely on it every morning for a quick perk-me-up, there is little else that is widely known about America’s legal drug of choice. Here are some interesting facts lying within your morning cup of joe.
Your Microbes and Mental Health
Your brain and your digestive system are intricately linked. They interact so closely that some say they should be taken as one system. The link is the vagus nerve, a direct neuronal connection between the gut and the brain. It turns out the gut can bidirectionally communicate with the brain via the vagus nerve, known as the gutbrain axis.
Not only does an individuals microbiome affect overall health and disease, but also can impact mental health. Anger, anxiety, stress, sadness and excitement can all trigger digestive symptoms, and the other way around. Depending on the balance of good vs bad bacteria in the gut, ones personality can be dominantly aggressive, fearless, calm, or shy. Keep yourself and your gut healthy!
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