Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3120: Finding Happiness in Health by Chris Libby AND Chair Yoga for Everyone by Alka Kaminer with Live Happy
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Sep 15, 2025 Explore the fascinating link between happiness and health with insights on how sleep, tech use, and mental exercises shape well-being. Discover the benefits of chair yoga, which enhances strength and mindfulness for people of all ages and abilities. Learn about the role of faith and community in promoting longevity. The discussion emphasizes simple practices that foster lasting wellness, making well-being more accessible to everyone.
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Sleep Trends And Health Impact
- One in three Americans regularly lacks adequate sleep, which harms physical and mental health.
- A 14-year study in Sleep shows sleep duration has been improving on weekdays and weekends.
Cut Screens To Get More Sleep
- Reduce evening screen time and late-night TV to improve sleep opportunities.
- Use freed-up online time for earlier bedtimes to increase total sleep.
Device Time And Teen Happiness
- Teen psychological well-being declined after 2012 and researchers link technology use as a contributor.
- The happiest teens use devices less than one hour daily; more than an hour reduces happiness.