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Researchers say walking 100 steps/minute counts as “moderate” exercise:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/142618.php
They recommend using a pedometer and making sure you get 3000 steps in 30 minutes.
Another way you can keep up the pace: walk to music! I use my iPod to train at my target pace, and you can, too! Here are 10 songs, 40 minutes [...]

From Telegraph.co.uk: Scientists say that Tetris reduces trauma!
Glad to hear that playing all those computer games weren’t a complete waste of time!

From NY Times: Self-sabotage and making excuses protects the ego and gives the false sense of “see, I didn’t do so bad, all things considered.” However, it’s completely delusional, and you go into a vicious cycle of being less motivated the next time you have to do something important.
Also from NY Times: The moral [...]

From sciencedaily.com: Wine, chocolate, and tea are good for your brain!
And scienceblogs.com says: Glucose improves your willpower!
Finally, at dilbert.com: Scott Adams (creator of Dilbert) ponders how to take advantage of the glucose-willpower connection while dating.
Scott Adams, if this blog post shows up in your Google alert, I’d like a shot at being your [...]

Exercise fights obesity genes!
Got a fat gene? Get active for 3-4 hours a day

Motivation and tips on sticking to exercise. Exercise has been shown to prevent, alleviate, and reverse cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity, diabetes, and osteoporosis.
Exercise – And Cure These Ailments
Yummy-sounding new drink with only 24 calories! Has anyone tried this?
Cabaret Brewed Chocolate

Exercise may cut risk of various cancers
Heart patients benefit from staying active: study
Orthorexia: Obsessing Over Health Food
10 Germy Surfaces You Touch Every Day