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Even just 4,400 steps per day can help you live longer, but +7,500 is the magic number.3

One study found that participants who walk faster than 3 miles per hour had a significantly lower risk of all-cause mortality than those who walked at a slower pace.4

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So while loneliness can be an inevitable part of life (we all experience it from time-to-time!), this serves as a reminder that if you feel it influences your mental or physical health, be sure to reach out for help. +Find connection: 33 ways to be happy when alone

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Eat slowly and chew your food: Help your body digest the food you eat by chewing it thoroughly. Scarfing down your food often means air gets trapped with it and promotes bloat.

Avoid sugar alcohols: Sugar alcohols (like sorbitol, xylitol, and mannitol) are known to cause GI upset especially when consumed in excess.8 These sweeteners usually hide in sugar-free candies and treats.

Cook your broccoli: Cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts contain certain carbohydrates that are hard to digest and can lead to gas and bloating.9 Cooking the vegetables helps break down some of the carbs making them easier to digest and less likely to cause bloating. If that still doesnt work for you (and you love these veggies), opt for eating smaller portions at a time. +Beat the bloat:

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A probiotic that actually eases bloat mindbodygreen supplements editor and author of mbgs newsletter Functional Food, Molly Knudsen, M.S., RDN Thats it for the long gamethanks for playing. Have a great week! Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here: The latest articles on mindbodygreen Get product recs in our Editors Picks newsletter Join 1M+ others on Instagram and TikTok

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