"Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth." 3John 2

"For bodily exercise profiteth little (for a little time): but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come." 1Timothy 4:8

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Depression: Exercise increases the body’s production of endorphins—chemical substances that can relieve depression. Scientific research shows that routine exercise can positively affect mood and help with depression. As little as three hours per week of aerobic exercise can profoundly reduce the level of depression.

Pumpkin seeds contain L-tryptophan, and for this reason have been suggested to help remedy depression.
Hugging for Health: Have you ever noticed how a simple act of caring like a hug can make you feel better? National Hugging Day is January 21st, and according to research conducted at the University of North Carolina, we should try to get as many hugs as possible in every day. Researchers have discovered that hugs increase levels of good hormones like oxytocin while decreasing the risk of heart disease by lowering levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The hugs also led to a significant drop in blood pressure and an increase in two common "feel good" hormones, serotonin and dopamine. Interestingly, both the giver and the receiver of the hugs experienced these results.

With such a small task yielding such huge health benefits, why not make a resolution to hug your loved ones more often?
Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Robert H. Lustig, MD, UCSF Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, explores the damage caused by sugary foods. He argues that fructose (too much) and fiber (not enough) appear to be cornerstones of the obesity epidemic through their effects on insulin.
"Anything that hinders the active motion of the living machinery affects the brain very directly. And from the light given me, sugar, when largely used, is more injurious than meat." Counsels on Health p. 150