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Walking is a totally free, easy exercise that requires little effort, and benefits not only your physical but also your mental well-being. If you’re looking for a simple yet very effective way of losing weight and improving your overall health, walking is something just for you.

People who are physically active throughout their life are much less prone to this disease than those who have a more sedentary lifestyle. And that’s because they have more volume in their hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for verbal memory and learning.

A daily half-hour walk helps avoid serious problems, like coronary heart disease to name one, by lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation. Because of better-quality and deeper breathing, some symptoms associated with lung disease can show significant improvement thanks to walking.

Muscle tone and weight loss is also totally achievable through simple walking. Find your optimal pace, but don’t break out into a jog. This sort of speed walking is low impact and doesn’t require any recovery time, which means no sore muscles to keep you from getting out and walking the next day.

The Arthritis Foundation recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate walking a day to reduce pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Building strong bones will help you prevent osteoporosis and reduce bone loss. Walking contributes to better blood circulation within the spinal structures, pumping important nutrients into the soft tissues and improving posture and flexibility, both of which are vital for a healthy spine.

A group of researchers at Iowa State University worked with hundreds of college students. Walking changed their mood for the better, even though no one warned them it could do so.

If you still don’t feel motivated enough to start walking for your health, try joining a class or find a buddy who also wouldn’t mind getting all the benefits of walking. Another idea could be to hire a personal trainer.

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This is the final boarding call for Flight 201 from Sidney to Vancouver!” You grab your bags and head to the jet bridge. That’s when you see a pregnant woman who looks like she could pop at any moment! What happens if she has that baby mid-flight? 

First, it’s not a likely situation. Doctors usually recommend that expectant mothers don’t fly within 4 weeks of their due date. Flights (especially long-haul ones) are rough for anybody! Can you imagine dealing with those cramped seats and having to share that tiny space with a big belly bump? But, hey, life happens, and sometimes you just really need to get to Vancouver! And today, this baby will not be denied! So, what happens when you're born on an airplane? And what's the nationality of a baby born on a plane?

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Chia seeds are often considered one of the healthiest foods in the world. And it's not surprising at all since they're packed with crucial elements and minerals. One great benefit of chia seeds is that they can help you to lose weight. That's all thanks to soluble fiber, which slows the absorption of food and makes you feel full for longer. Moreover, chia seeds also contain a high amount of protein, which significantly reduces appetite.

A study conducted by the University of Toronto along with specialists from other institutions confirmed these effects. During the study, experts observed obese people with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that those who included chia seeds in their diet lost more weight and even reduced their waist circumference. Chia seeds can certainly be a great addition to a healthy lifestyle! But what would happen if you ate chia seeds every single day? Let's find out!

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How to know if your house is being watched by burglars? Many people protect their homes. Some choose alarms; others rely on strong doors with complex locks. Some go even further by installing security cameras, LED lights, smart locks, and high-tech security gadgets.

But even the most observant people don’t always notice that robbers have already started to watch their home and are waiting for the right moment to make a move. Pay attention to details that can be connected with theft, even if they seem trivial at first sight. In today’s video, we’ve prepared a list of signs that should help you stay alert.

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February 29th, 1932. Four German aviators took off on a trip around the world. They wanted to find companies and markets for the aviation industry, and build up profitable business relationships. The team of aviators used a small plane that could take off and land on both land and water. The men expected their journey to be full of interesting adventures, but none of them imagined that it would become a real nightmare.

The team consisted of pilot Hans Bertram, his co-pilot Thom, mechanic Adolph Klausmann, and cameraman Alexander von Lagorio, who filmed their journey and planned to make a movie afterwards. The first 10 weeks of the trip were very successful. The last stop where all 4 team members were still together was Jakarta. At this point, they agreed to separate and meet again in Shanghai. Pilot Bertram and mechanic Klausmann were left alone on the plane. They flew to Australia. They planned to travel 520 miles in 6 hours. It turned into a difficult night that they would remember for the rest of their lives... So, here's the most amazing survival story imaginable.

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We seem to think we know pretty much all there is to know about our Earth that nothing can surprise us at this point. You’ll be amazed when you find out how much you have yet to learn about our home planet: let’s start with 10 little-known earthly facts. You might know that it’s called “the blue planet”, but did you know that scientists say Earth was originally a different color? Or that the Moon isn’t Earth’s only satellite?

The magnetic field is vital for Earth because it protects the planet from the impact of solar winds. We think of our planet’s magnetic field as something constant and stable, but the truth is that it’s changing. James Ross, an explorer and British naval officer, pinpointed the northern magnetic pole for the first time in 1831. In 1904, Roald Amundsen, a polar regions explorer from Norway, reached the north magnetic pole again and was surprised to find that it had shifted 31 miles since Ross's discovery.

Earth, despite common belief, isn't perfectly round. It’s more like a squashed sphere. So its mass is irregular and differs in various places, which causes “wobbles” of gravity in different areas of the planet.

A smaller celestial body about 750 miles wide orbited Earth like a second moon. It most likely crashed into our main satellite later on. Scientists also don't rule out the probability that one day Earth will get another satellite.

If all the gold found inside the Earth could be extracted, it would be enough to cover the entire surface of the planet in a 2-foot layer of gold. And if we gave everyone an equal piece, each one of Earth’s inhabitants would get 9 pounds of this treasure.

Magma lurking below the surface of crater lakes emits carbon dioxide into the waters of the lakes. This carbon dioxide builds up in a thick layer at the bottom of the lakes until pressure gives way, and it’s released in an explosion.

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You can lose belly fat and slim down your legs in less than a month. A gym membership and healthy food are luxuries that not everyone can afford. And some of us are simply too busy or lazy to put in the time and effort.

As a result, obesity rates tripled between 1975 and 2017, with about 1.9 billion adults across the world seriously struggling with their weight. The good news is that there are some simple yet proven ways to make weight loss a lot easier and way more effective.

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Learn the secrets of success from those who built their own empires from scratch. You can try adopting the habits of super rich people and see how it will help you save money.

Successful people are rarely night owls; they go to bed and wake up quite early. So this was the first habit I decided to take on. By the end of the first week, I noticed that I was able to do way more before noon than I could ever do during the whole day. One more week into the experiment I started waking up completely well-rested and excited to start a new day. Self-made successes swear by exercising every day for at least 30 minutes. After just 10 days, it already became a habit. I became more concentrated and calmer.

If meditating helps successful people stay on top of their game, it should help me out too. Networking is like currency for successful people.

A lot of successful people (like Steve Jobs, for instance) keep a super minimalistic approach to fashion, often wearing the same outfit every day. Truly smart and successful people control their expenses and don’t spend their money on useless things.

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How to Get Rid of Bad Breath. Somewhere between 35% and 45% of people suffer from bad breath at some point during their day. In case you’re one of them and are looking for simple DIY remedies for bad breath – we have something just for you. You can keep your breath fresh as it can be following some secret tips and using products you most likely already have.

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In case you’re perfectly ready to finally meet “the one” and be happily in a relationship, but it hasn’t happened yet, you must be wondering why it is so. There’s a good chance you’re still alone due to one of the 6 reasons we’re about to share with you.

You just can’t say “no” to your boss when he wants you to do some extra work that’s actually not even your responsibility. Or maybe you have a child, and you’re constantly occupied with them and only them. Misplaced priorities don’t allow us to be happy and move forward. First of all, love yourself.

The great Sigmund Freud himself wrote how important it is to leave past relationships in the past. Just answer one simple question: why are you still hung up on the ex? Your relationship is over, the time machine hasn’t been invented yet, and you can’t change anything. Your ex isn’t perfect, it just seems that way in your own head.

Fatigue, bad weather, an enthralling book, or a marathon of your favorite show are a few of the reasons why we might decide to spend the day inside. Newsflash: Mr. Perfect probably isn’t gonna break into your house and steal your heart.

Parents almost never like their kids’ choice of a partner, and it’s a totally normal thing. It might have to do with evolution since it’s been like that for centuries. While you might fall for his attractiveness, sense of humor, and incredible guitar-playing, your parents probably care more about his background and financial stability.

The world is huge and diverse. And true love is waiting for you beyond this rut of familiar places and habits you’ve got stuck in.

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