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Are you all pumped up to get healthier this year? There’s no better time to start investing time and effort (and money) to more wholesome diets, more effective workouts, and longer-lasting goals. We’re kicking off 2018 by going back to the basics: the joys of keeping a diary, the need to pick the right running shoes, and the potential avocado oil has in your diet. [Web Version]( [Curejoy] Follow us: [instagram]( [twitter]( [facebook]( Monday, January 01, 2018 [alt_text]( Make workouts a family affair. Bond and stay fit! Are you all pumped up to get healthier this year? There’s no better time to start investing time and effort (and money) to more wholesome diets, more effective workouts, and longer-lasting goals. We’re kicking off 2018 by going back to the basics: the joys of keeping a diary, the need to pick the right running shoes, and the potential avocado oil has in your diet. Handpicked For You Invest In A Diary And Get Journaling You don’t need to be a writer to enjoy the process of journaling. As you pen down your thoughts, emotions will surface, your mind will expand, and you will have your moment of clarity. Expressive writing is in fact therapy. Even going back and reading the good stuff will make you feel...well, good. Jotting down your goals will help you pay more heed to them in moments of weakness. [VIEW ARTICLE]( Be Fussy When Choosing Your Running Shoes Is this going to be the year for a fitter you? Are morning runs your POA? You need to give some thought to the shoes you plan to run in as well. For the best fit, try on a new pair in the evening when your feet are swollen to their max. The right pair is light, has a wide toe box with a 0.5" gap between the toes and the shoe tip, and cushioning that doesn't drop from the heel to the toe. [VIEW ARTICLE]( Use Avocado Oil To Deep Fry, Bake, And Dress The good fats you keep hearing about – avocado oil, pressed from avocado pulp, has them. While its mild flavor lends it well to curries, grills, and bakes, its high smoking point makes it ideal for deep frying, not just for stir-frying or as a salad dressing. However you use it, your heart and immunity will reap the rewards. Always store avocado oil in a cool, dry, and dark place. [VIEW ARTICLE]( So, This Happened Hot tea may prevent glaucoma. Struggling to make the association? So did we. But a cup of hot tea every day may reduce your glaucoma risk by 74%. This was an observation and can’t be treated as an instruction just yet. If you need a theory, here it is. The antioxidants in tea may be responsible for preserving the optic nerves. Funnily, cold tea does not seem to be very helpful. [Read More]( Another eye problem and exercise. We really don’t want to throw you off your fitness schedule, but if it’s out there, you need to know. If you’re a man and you exercise vigorously 5 or more days a week, you may be encouraging the degeneration of your retina. We can sort of see how an overall physical strain may pass on to the eyes, but this again is just an observation. [Read More]( Memory hacking done right. When you want to remember something, you run it over in your head, right? You can do this while you sleep. You’ll need to play a sound when you’re receiving the info (play Celine Dion as you read the capitals of states). If you hear the same sound while you sleep, your brain will make the association and store the memory better. Pretty darn cool! [Read More]( Healthy Made Easy [alt_text]( Ultimate Hangover Cure Smoothie Went a little overboard at the New Year’s Eve party? Here’a nutritious and electrolyte-packed smoothie that’s designed to fight all of your hangover symptoms. Try and go easy on the drinks next time, okay? Trending Articles Today [brainfoodsistock-825x496.jpg] [6 Great Foods That Can Help Prevent Gallstones]( [twenty20_b9a25c66-2d5b-48a2-8112-91cc4571e9d5-825x496.jpg]( [7 Plant Remedies To Naturally Cure Bloating]( [brainfoodsistock-825x496.jpg]( [Table Salt: Shun It For The Sake Of Your Health]( [twenty20_b9a25c66-2d5b-48a2-8112-91cc4571e9d5-825x496.jpg]( [Why HIIT Workouts Should Include Active Recovery]( "A year from now, you will wish you had started today." Don't let your friends lose out. Share today's newsletter! [invite]( 650 2nd Street, Unit 402, San Francisco, CA 94107 We're all ears - news@curejoy.com Want to get rid of us? [Unsubscribe]( :( Copyright - 2017 CureJoy