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Exercise Builds Your Brain Too!

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern   Besides being great for building muscle and getting buff arms and ripped abs, did you know that exercise actually strengthens and builds our brains too? Two recent studies show that getting … Continue reading

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Reduced Screen Time and Increased Step Counts Linked to Lower BMI

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When my brothers and I were growing up, my parents rarely let us play video games, surf the internet, or watch hours of tv shows and movies. Instead, they wanted us to … Continue reading

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Make Gradual Changes When It Comes to Diet and Exercise

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve all heard the phrase “Slow and steady wins the race!” While this is true in so many areas of life, it turns out that it is especially true regarding how we … Continue reading

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Tips For Exercising in the Heat

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern When it comes to exercise, one of my favorite things to do is to go on a walk or a run in the mornings before I have to leave for work. Usually, … Continue reading

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Exercise is an Effective Treatment for Mental Health Conditions

By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern We’ve long known that getting adequate exercise is vital to our overall health. But did you know that the benefits of lifting weights, running, stretching, and more go further than just improving … Continue reading

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