Best Advice Mom Taught Us

Her advice may have seemed superfluous and annoying at times. But Mom was right about many things, and here are just a few.

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00:00 One of the greatest, I mean my mom has given me lots of great advice, but ever since I was little,

00:04 she was a big advocate for sunscreen. And she would, you know, make me wear it when I was a kid,

00:09 even when I would cry. And so now I'm, now I thank her.

00:12 You once may have thought her advice was annoying, but as it turns out,

00:18 mom's always right about most things. And here are a few of them.

00:26 Germs from unwashed hands can get into the body and make us sick. Wet lather and scrub them for

00:31 at least 20 seconds, about the same time it takes to sing the happy birthday song twice.

00:36 A veggie-rich diet can reduce blood pressure and heart disease and prevent some forms of cancer.

00:44 It also helps regulate blood sugar, which can help keep our weight in check.

00:48 Not only does empathy help others, it helps cultivate meaningful relationships,

00:55 helps us work more effectively, and improves our own well-being.

00:59 Good posture benefits your physical and mental health. It puts less stress on your joints and

01:08 bones and can help you stay focused, even improve your mood.

01:12 It helps prevent the buildup of dirt and oil, and that buildup can cause bacteria

01:22 overgrowth, leading to inflammation, dryness, and premature aging.