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Gratitude for gratitude: Right after waking in the morning, or before going to bed, write down three to five things you are grateful for. A gratitude journal can help you appreciate the good in your life. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Gratitude for gratitude: Right after waking in the morning, or before going to bed, write down three to five things you are grateful for. A gratitude journal can help you appreciate the good in your life. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Pets can lower blood pressure: Owning a pet has been linked to having lower blood pressure. The effect is small, but could add up to better heart health. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Pets can lower blood pressure: Owning a pet has been linked to having lower blood pressure. The effect is small, but could add up to better heart health. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Exercise warm up and cool down: Any time you exercise, start with a 5 to 10 minute warm-up and end with a 5 to 10 minute cool-down. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Exercise warm up and cool down: Any time you exercise, start with a 5 to 10 minute warm-up and end with a 5 to 10 minute cool-down. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Limiting screen time: Try a screen-free day or evening. Have a family game night. Go for a walk together, play in the backyard, or cook dinner together. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Limiting screen time: Try a screen-free day or evening. Have a family game night. Go for a walk together, play in the backyard, or cook dinner together. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Benefits of short exercise sessions: Three 10-minute sessions of aerobic exercise a day can provide similar health benefits as 30 minutes all at once. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Benefits of short exercise sessions: Three 10-minute sessions of aerobic exercise a day can provide similar health benefits as 30 minutes all at once. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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To naturally increase your energy stores, get outside. Plant flowers or vegetables in your garden. Sit and read on a park bench. Walk in the forest. Spending time outside restores both body and soul. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

To naturally increase your energy stores, get outside. Plant flowers or vegetables in your garden. Sit and read on a park bench. Walk in the forest. Spending time outside restores both body and soul. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Short exercise sessions improve health: When you exercise in short sessions, you may not sweat or need to shower or change clothes, but you will still improve your health. #HarvardHealth

Short exercise sessions improve health: When you exercise in short sessions, you may not sweat or need to shower or change clothes, but you will still improve your health. #HarvardHealth

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Smile science: Smile at the first ten people you encounter today. The facial expression will make you feel happier and is likely to spread from you to those around you. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Smile science: Smile at the first ten people you encounter today. The facial expression will make you feel happier and is likely to spread from you to those around you. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to eat better and get active. Gardening burns calories and can strengthen leg and back muscles. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

Planting a vegetable garden is a great way to eat better and get active. Gardening burns calories and can strengthen leg and back muscles. #HarvardHealth #TipoftheDay

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