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September 9, 2025 - How NEAT Movements Add Up to Better Overall Health

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How NEAT Movements Add Up to Better Overall Health

Intentional exercise, such as going to the gym or doing a home workout, is important.

However, NEAT movements have been making headlines—and this type of movement might actually be more important than hitting the gym. 

NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis.

These types of movements include a variety of activities outside of sleep, sports-related exercise, and eating. For example, the walking you do around your office is a form of NEAT. Even fidgeting or performing chores, like vacuuming or gardening, fall under the category of NEAT movements. 

In fact, all of these movements add up throughout your day! They can actually make a huge difference in your overall caloric expenditure, helping promote a

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5 Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Should You Add it to Your Self-Care Routine?

If you’ve been looking to ramp up your health and wellness routine or hunting for ways to combat age-related effects, you may have come across red light therapy.

Amongst health enthusiasts, red light therapy has quickly become an easy go-to at-home remedy that may help reduce wrinkles and enhance relaxation.

As a non-invasive and drug-free approach to various ailments, it’s benefits go beyond the physical and beyond mere relaxation in the evenings.

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Sleep Reset

Most of us know how important sleep is, yet it is often the first thing we cut short when life feels busy. Late nights easily turn into groggy mornings, and over time the cycle leaves us drained. Giving yourself even a little extra rest can make a noticeable difference in how you feel and how much energy you have to bring into your day.

A Sleep Reset is easy, and all it takes is going to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual tonight. It may not sound like much, but those minutes add up. They give your body more time to recover, your mind more space to process the day, and your energy levels a small but meaningful boost. It is an easy adjustment that signals to yourself that rest is a priority, not an afterthought.

The benefit of extra sleep shows up quickly. You wake feeling clearer, calmer, and better prepared to handle the day ahead. Over time, even small changes like this support your immune system, reduce stress, and improve focus. Choosing rest is not just about avoiding exhaustion, but giving your body what it needs to function at its best.

Tonight, commit to a sleep reset. Set a reminder, turn off screens earlier, and give yourself permission to end the day sooner. Protect those extra 30 minutes as a gift to yourself. Tomorrow morning, notice the difference in how you feel. You may be surprised by how much impact half an hour can have.

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Every day, I am getting closer to manifesting my biggest goal.

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