Reap the benefits of better circulation

Your circulatory system delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and clears wastes. While cold weather slows circulation, these tricks keep blood pumping to boost brain and heart health and ease hemorrhoids

- Ann Green

To sharpen memory walk faster

Upping your walking speed to a brisk pace improves circulation, delivering more oxygen-rich blood to the brain. This helps protect your memory by supporting the growth of new neurons and taming inflammation. Indeed, a Swedish study suggests adults who got about 21 minutes of moderate-intensity movement daily were up to 88% less likely to develop dementia.

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