Belly breathing boosts calm and efficiency of air flow
The diaphragm should draw air into the lungs and relax to exhale. Belly or diaphragmatic breathing reduces chest tension, activates fewer neck muscles, and lowers stress. Prolonged chest breathing can cause coughing, headaches, and anxiety while belly breathing supports mindfulness and stable heart rate.
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LGBTQ elder trauma scars linger amid isolation in aging
Bill Hall, 71, HIV positive since 1986, battles chronic illness and mental exhaustion while living alone in Seattle. Born Tlingit in Alaska, he faced bullying and abuse at a government boarding school, halting intimate relationships. Many older LGBTQ adults similarly age alone, with projections of LGBTQ seniors doubling by 2030 and few with partners or children to assist.
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Butt Kickers Exercise Guide From Cyndi Pineiro
Fitness tip features butt kickers as a simple lower body move. Cyndi Pineiro of University Hospitals Avon Health Center leads an eight week full body series with two to three sets of 12 reps, stressing daily movement and accessible workouts for all audiences. Contact Renee Barrett at 440 988 6822 for details.
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Self limiting beliefs derail New Year goals, says Mayo expert
London based Dr Sofia Debar of Mayo Clinic Healthcare explains how self limiting beliefs block healthier habits. Identify beliefs hidden in daily thinking, journal to reveal distortions, and break goals into tiny steps for steady change.
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