This month, RealAge.com offers tips on how to relax and feel better about yourself.

Easy on a Monday

If you choose one day this week to make an extra effort to relax, make it Monday. For certain people, the risk of stroke may be greater on Monday than on other days of the week, a recent study suggested. Researchers are not sure why. However, increased stress levels due to switching from easy Sundays to workday Mondays could be part of the picture. Make time on Mondays for deep breathing exercises and relaxing stretches.

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Lift Your Spirits

If you're struggling to get to the gym, consider this: Workouts are a good way to beat the blues. In a study of adults with mild to moderate depression, researchers noted that burning a certain number of calories each week through aerobic exercise resulted in significantly lower depression scores over time. The workouts in the study were equivalent to a 150-pound person burning about 1,200 calories per week.

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Can't Keep Still

Are you feeling fidgety? There may be benefits to not sitting still. People who fidget or stay active throughout the day burn more calories and tend to be leaner than people who don't, a recent study suggests. Make time for at least 30 minutes of exercise on most days of the week, but remember that any additional daytime activities will help you burn more calories.

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About RealAge

These tips are reprinted with permission from RealAge Inc., a consumer-health media company that provides personalized health information and management tools. RealAge has been featured on national radio and television programs including 20/20, Good Morning America, the Today show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Visit RealAge online at www.realage.com.