SLO LIFE Jun/Jul 2017

No. 6
TAKE A DIP
Like cycling, there are many emotional benefits that come with swimming because
it releases endorphins. Swimming can also directly decrease anxiety and depression,
according to sports psychologist Aimee C. Kimball, Ph.D. It can also help boost selfconfidence,
because learning to improve your stoke is a way of overcoming a challenge.
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able to induce a meditative state, according to research conducted by Philippe Goldin,
Ph.D, a Stanford University neuroscientist. A trip to the beach can have many health
benefits for your body as well, including the way sand exfoliates your feet.
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No. 7
CATCH A FEW RAYS
The sun’s role in both health-promoting benefits and in the sun damage that can lead to
skin cancer makes things confusing. Since sunscreens block the vital UVB rays needed for
Vitamin D production within the body, most doctors advocate “responsible sun exposure”
to get what you need. About 10 to 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure does the trick
for most people, after which protection in the form of a sunblock with 30 SPF or higher
is essential for the skin’s long-term health. That said, everyone’s needs are different and it’s
wise to talk to your doctor about a sun plan that best benefits you. SLO LIFE