Did you know good relationships are beneficial to your emotional and physical health? Research shows that healthy relationships can lower anxiety and depression, increase self-esteem, strengthen your immune system, help you recover from disease, and may even lengthen your life.

'World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.' ― Dalai Lama XIV

Wise words for the start of this week. Wishing you a wonderful week full of compassion.

#innerpeace #compassion

Did you know cold temperature can be good for your health? Well, there's some good news to cheer you up this winter!

Research shows that colder temperatures may help reduce allergies and inflammation and help you think more clearly and perform tasks better.

#coldweather

'Not one of us can rest, be happy, be at home, be at peace with ourselves, until we end hatred and division.' — John Lewis

Have a wonderful week, everyone.

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Did you know taking deep breaths can improve overall health and circulation?

Breathing in and out deeply regularly throughout the day helps reduce anxiety and pain, improve immunity, lower blood pressure, improve digestion, and increase energy.

Deep breaths, everyone!

'Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.' — Princess Diana

Let's spread some kindness this week. ❤️

#drlavan #kindness #quoteoftheday

#DidYouKnow goosebumps are a remnant of our evolutionary predecessors?

They happen when tiny muscles around each hair's base contract to make the hair stand up. When our bodies were more hairy, this would have warmed us up and also made us look bigger and more intimidating.

'Worrying is like paying a debt you don’t owe.' — Mark Twain

Have a wonderful week, everyone, hopefully free of worries.

#drlavan #quotestoliveby #mondaymotivation

#DidYouKnow the human body gives off a tiny amount of light that’s too weak for the eye to see?

The human body literally glows, emitting visible light in extremely small quantities - 1,000 times less intense than the levels our naked eyes can see.

#drlavan #humansglow

'Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are.' — Malcolm Forbes

Have an amazing week, and don't undervalue yourself!

#drlavan #mondaymotivation #motivationalquotes

#DidYouKnow , on average, your spinal cord stops growing at four years old?

Although the spinal cord stops growing in length at about age four, the vertebral column (the layer of bone that covers and protects the spinal cord) continues to grow until adulthood.

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Happy World Kindness Day! Let's spread warmth and love by celebrating the good in each other and being kind to ourselves and our communities. 💙 #worldkindnessday #kindnessmatters #spreadloveandwarmth #drlavan

#DidYouKnow babies don’t shed tears until they’re around one month old?

Newborn babies typically won't shed any tears because their tear ducts are still developing. Most babies start crying tears at 2+ weeks old, but some can take up to 2 months to develop tear ducts.

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'Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.' — Napoleon Hill

Wishing you all a wonderful week.

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