{"id":375,"date":"2009-02-03T15:22:24","date_gmt":"2009-02-03T20:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/healthnews.nchealthplans.com\/?p=375"},"modified":"2010-06-23T20:41:57","modified_gmt":"2010-06-24T01:41:57","slug":"gain-health-benefits-relieve-stress-and-relax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/2009\/02\/gain-health-benefits-relieve-stress-and-relax\/","title":{"rendered":"RELIEVE STRESS AND RELAX"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Tips for R and R on the Waterway!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/healthnews.nchealthplans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/002.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-1011\" src=\"http:\/\/healthnews.nchealthplans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/002-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/002.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \><\/a>Nothing could be more pleasing than having a nice and a peaceful journey in the cool waters down the intracoastal waterway on a boat.\u00a0 Many homeowners all over the world like to spend their weekends relaxing on their boats with\u00a0family and friends. Boating is one of the most favorite\u00a0 pastimes for many Americans. &#8220;Getaway&#8221; could be defined as: &#8220;we&#8217;re outta here&#8221;,\u00a0 or perhaps &#8220;we gotta find ourselves all over again&#8221;.\u00a0 When life gets hectic, you need time away to &#8220;Relax&#8221; which is defined as: &#8220;a slower pace&#8221;, &#8220;a starry night&#8221;,\u00a0&#8220;looking out over the water&#8221;,\u00a0sit back and enjoy the tranquility of being on the water.\u00a0\u00a0 This can be very relaxing, especially since health scientists feel that simply looking at the water can help lower your blood pressure and relieve stress. This can make for a healthier life and a happier person.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/healthnews.nchealthplans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/chris-on-boat-w-chloe-and-bailey1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-852\" src=\"http:\/\/healthnews.nchealthplans.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/11\/chris-on-boat-w-chloe-and-bailey1-300x266.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"266\" \><\/a>Traveling in a boat with family and friends is the most wonderful experience for a homeowner to relax and unwind from the hectic week long work activities. There are various reasons for people to choose boating as a weekend enjoyment with their family and friends. First of all,\u00a0great bonding\u00a0develops among friends and families as they embark on new and exciting adventures. People choose boating either for fishing or for cruising in the nearby waters or just to relax and unwind from the world\u2019s problems.\u00a0 Fishing was and still is one of the major occupations for people all over the world.\u00a0 Today, boating is commonly considered to be a source for relaxing, fun, recreation as well as competition.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0This is a recreation the entire family and your friends can all enjoy together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While boating, enjoy and participate in physical fitness activities that can be fun and good for you\u2026 walking on the beach, kayaking, surfing, swimming, skiing, rafting, the list goes on and on.\u00a0 When you unwind for the day, enjoy the beautiful sunset as you light the grill and cook some of those healthy fish you caught.\u00a0 As the sun goes down and peaceful sleep sets in, just imagine waking to the sunrise and beginning another beautiful day on the water.\u00a0 Now you can begin to understand why this lifestyle could lower your blood pressure and help get you on track for healthier living.\u00a0 Kick back, enjoy life, get fit and most of all be happy.\u00a0 These are important steps to becoming a healthier more productive person.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For more information on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\" target=\"_blank\">health insurance coverage in North Carolina<\/a>, please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\">www.nchealthplans.com<\/a> or call our toll free number 888-765-5400 and speak with one of our qualified agents.\u00a0 Our agency provides coverage for health insurance in North Carolina through <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nchealthplans.com\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina\u00a0(BCBSNC).\u00a0 <\/a>You may qualify for a 15% healthy lifestyle discount if you are in excellent health.\u00a0 Call us for details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tips for R and R on the Waterway! Nothing could be more pleasing than having a nice and a peaceful journey in the cool waters down the intracoastal waterway on a boat.\u00a0 Many homeowners all over the world like to spend their weekends relaxing on their boats with\u00a0family and friends. 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