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Monday, April 7, 2014

Exposure to bright light linked to significantly lower BMI

The newest way to lose weight? Exposure to bright light linked to significantly lower BMI
Researchers at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago have found that exposure to bright light in the morning is linked to a significantly lower BMI.
The earlier participants saw daylight, the lower their body mass index. Conversely, those who weren't exposed to bright light until later in the day were significantly heavier in relationship to their height.  read more

TOPFIT Daily Activities --- Upper Table Rock 8 Mile Run and Lots of Yard Work
After my morning training sessions, I headed out to Upper Table Rock for a quick run......but, it was too nice outside for a quick run, so I ran around to the far side for a total of almost 8 miles.
Afterward I spent some time on yard work.  Unfortunately, I think I spent too much time in the sun....I seem to need a reminder about sun screen every spring.  It's sitting out on the counter now, so hopefully I won't forget next time.

The mounds were all covered with popcorn flowers and the areas in between filled with gold fields (although this pic doesn't do justice to the volume of gold fields)..





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