Week in Review 5-4-18

The Internet is a treasure trove of information and content. Here’s a sampling of health and wellness related items that caught my eye this week. Enjoy!

My Favorite Articles

Staying active as we age is a critical part of maintaining our health and longevity. These 7 exercises are staples to include both before and after you turn 50.

We’ve previously noted that sleep and recover is one the legs of the Fitness Tripod. Check out these great tips for improving your sleep quality.

Sitting may harm your brain health. Get up, get out, move around! 

Social Media Gems

An ab-friendly taco recipe – happy Cinco de Mayo!

Make deez for #CincoDeMayo. Or today. Or tomorrow. Or whenever you want. Ab-friendly tacos. 🌮

Extra lean ground 🍗 or turkey
Onion
Green bell pepper
Red bell pepper
🌶
Diced 🍅
Taco seasoning
Plain Greek yogurt
🥑
Shredded lettuce
Carb-balance wraps#tacotuesday pic.twitter.com/2OGcvfiUhF

— humanfitproject (@humanfitproject) May 1, 2018

Sleep is a powerful performance enhancing supplement

Sleep helps your mind recover just as much as it helps your muscles recover. In fact, it’s sort of like a superpower for your creativity. Here’s how it works: https://t.co/WE8cNFs6T3 pic.twitter.com/Pxyc9Ns83I

— EXOS (@TeamEXOS) May 2, 2018

Get Outside!!

On today’s article we're discussing ways to take advantage of the change in seasons ❄️🧣⛄️ ➡️ ☀️🌳😎. As the calendar turns from April to May, most of us should be in the middle of the spring season now.  After a long winter in many parts of the country, we now have the opportunity to get outside. Read more at https://vitalifit.com/get-outside-its-spring-time/ for some ideas to combine exercise with a little fresh air. #tuesdaymotivation #healthylifestyle #healthblog #healthblogger #exercise #spring #gooutside #seasonchange #walk #hike #vitalifit #educate #engage #empower

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