The basics of staying healthy seem pretty easy to follow: Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and you should be on the right track, right? Surprisingly, it can be more complicated than that. Oftentimes the very choices we make to benefit our health can be the same ones that hurt us in the long run. Read on to learn which unexpected habits—like brushing your teeth after every meal or slipping into a pair of comfortable sandals—might be causing you harm.
5. Doing only cardio when you work out.
It’s easy to assume that the best way to lose weight is to stick to the same cardio workout, but “if you only do cardio, your body will become so accustomed to the routine that you’ll start to burn less fat over time,” says Joseph Ciccone, DPT, CSCS, a physical therapist at ColumbiaDoctors Eastside Sports Therapy in New York. Plus, going through repeated motions on the treadmill or elliptical machine can create tight muscles and lead to injury.
The basics of staying healthy seem pretty easy to follow: Eat well, exercise, get enough sleep and you should be on the right track, right? Surprisingly, it can be more complicated than that. Oftentimes the very choices we make to benefit our health can be the same ones that hurt us in the long run. Read on to learn which unexpected habits—like brushing your teeth after every meal or slipping into a pair of comfortable sandals—might be causing you harm.
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Most women are too busy being mothers, wives, daughters and employees to find much time for themselves. But tuning in to your own emotions, interests and goals is vital to a fulfilling life. “Solitary time can help you have a better understanding of yourself, your thoughts and your emotions,” says Katherine L. Muller, PsyD, associate director at Center for Integrative Psychotherapy. But not only does alone time help you get in touch with yourself, it can also have unexpected benefits, such as helping you make better decisions, sleep more soundly and even find more joy in the company of others. Read on to learn all the beneficial reasons you should spend more time alone, plus get tips for how best to reap the rewards of your “me time.” 
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