In today’s news, Japan donates food aid funds to Namibia, UK government report reveals animal-people abuse in British laboratories, Congressional Medal of Honor recipients sign letter supporting US President Donald Trump’s re-election surgical team in Saudi Arabia performs first-ever fully robotic heart-transplant operation, Canadian entrepreneur builds tiny home on wheels to remedy homelessness, researchers in Germany create protein with three common gases, and spectacled bear cub’s birth brings joy to its protective Peruvian farming community.
I love to go for walks any time of the day, and so I would like to share a healthy walking tip with you. There are many health benefits to a post-meal stroll. Walking after eating helps control blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that light walking following a meal, even if it’s for only two to five minutes, helped moderate blood sugar levels. This may delay or prevent a food coma as well as indigestion, bloating and stomach problems. It also improves digestion of the meal just eaten, since movement gently stimulates the digestive system, which can assist in the passage of food. It may even help you sleep better. Walking after dinner in particular can help regulate our circadian rhythms, which helps us fall asleep more easily. Additionally, improved digestion equates to better gut health, which can positively affect sleep quality.
This seems like a good moment to turn on the laugh switch and listen to the following joke. It’s called “Sole Mate.”
Little Elias talks to little Jay:
“Hey Jay, do you know what the bubble-gum said to her crush, the shoe?”
“You got me. What?”
“I’m stuck on you!”
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And now we have a heartline from Eleanor in Perth, Australia
