A little something for your weekend. Three interesting stories, a few minutes of reading, and maybe something worth sharing with a friend.
Do We Really Need 10,000 Steps a Day?
We've all heard it. 10,000 steps a day is supposedly the magic number. But where did it come from? Turns out it started with a pedometer marketing campaign, not a scientific discovery. The good news is that getting moving matters a lot more than hitting a perfect number on your watch.
Read the story at The Guardian
What's Really Going Into Our Morning Coffee?
For most of us, that morning cup of coffee is practically a ritual. But researchers looking at American coffee habits found something interesting. While coffee drinking stayed steady, calories from add-ins like creamers increased. It might make you look at your morning cup a little differently.
Read the story at Medical Xpress
Why a Walk in the Woods Really Does Clear Your Head
It's not just the fresh air. Time in nature helps quiet the parts of the brain linked to stress and rumination. Even short walks among trees can help mood.
Read the story at the University of Washington
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