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Try Japanese walking, get morning light and follow the 25:10 swim rule - plus 5 more health tips to help you have a great week
Yahoo Health • • health
Key Points:
- Experts advise not to avoid fruits and vegetables despite the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but to shop smarter by choosing whole, smooth-skinned, peelable, or thick-rinded produce and avoiding bagged, pre-cut items and certain herbs like parsley and cilantro.
- Morning light exposure is crucial for resetting the internal clock, improving sleep quality, and increasing morning alertness, making it potentially more important than coffee for starting the day.
- To reduce digital clutter, dedicating just 10 minutes a day to organizing emails, photos, and other files can make the task manageable and less overwhelming.
- Water safety is emphasized with the 25:10 swim rule: if a child cannot swim 25 yards independently, an adult should stay within 10 feet and avoid distractions like phones while supervising.
- For mental well-being, taking multiple short vacations or "vacation-ettes" throughout the year can provide more frequent happiness boosts than a single long trip, with the anticipation itself also enhancing mood.
