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Walking meditation: how to turn your daily walk into mindfulness

Salem residents are discovering how to fold simple awareness techniques into their regular routes for steadier focus and lower stress.

By Salem Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Salem Residents Discover When Daytime Naps Boost Evening Workout Performance

Salem residents balancing long workdays with evening fitness routines are weighing the trade-offs of brief daytime rest against full night recovery.

By Salem Wellness Desk · July 24, 2026 · 2 min read

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Salem Residents Cut Stress With Evening Phone-Free Hours

Salem residents report lower stress after committing to consistent evening blocks without screens.

By Salem Wellness Desk · July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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Salem Parkrun Groups Draw Hundreds to Weekly Free 5K Runs

Salem parkrun groups draw hundreds each weekend to city parks for timed 5K runs that fit into busy summer schedules.

By Salem Wellness Desk · July 8, 2026 · 2 min read

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Free Mental Health Services in Salem: Where to Go

Access no-cost counseling and support groups at Salem Community Health Center, North Salem Outreach Center, and Salem Public Library. Walk-ins welcome most days.

By Salem Wellness Desk · July 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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