Exercise isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite pastime. While some seem to run that extra mile and squat that extra set with ease, many of us struggle to find the motivation to exercise at all. In fact, the numbers are staggering. According to the most recent...
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Exercise isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite pastime. While some seem to run that extra mile and squat that extra set with ease, many of us struggle to find the motivation to exercise at all. In fact, the numbers are staggering. According to the most recent study by National Center for Health Sta- tistics, only 49% of adults 18 years and older met the Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic activity. That number is only 20.9% for adults 18 years and older who met the Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activity. You may be reluctant to hear this, but exercise is simply not something you can skimp on—your lymphatic system depends on it. Love Your Lymph The word lymph comes from the Latin word for “water goddess,” in honor of the fluid’s watery nature. A healthy lymph is transparent, with a slight yellow tinge and a vaguely opalescent sheen. Unlike blood, which is pumped by the heart, the lymphatic fluid has no pump. Instead, what moves the lymph t
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