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Health Hacks for a Healthier You . Top Story - March 2017.
There are so many ways to improve our health that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Exercise, diet, lifestyle, and emotional health are all important. Getting healthier in every way is a great goal, but changing your habits and your lifestyle is something that takes time, and something you need to do in stages to be sure you're successful. Luckily, there are many small habits and changes you can add to your day that can boost your health without overwhelming you. Use some of these health hacks for a healthier and happier you.
By Annie Kiely9 years ago in Longevity
Friendless
I am 19 years old. For about the last 5 years I haven't made any friends. My time in high school was the absolute worst. I didn't talk to anyone unless they said something to me. Which was very rare. But I wasn't always the quiet kid.
By Warren Johnson9 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Coconut Water
As the healthy natural eating movement took hold some 10-15 years ago, numerous foods, beverages, and supplements came in and out of vogue. Everything from using turkey to replace pork or beef (burgers, bacon) to avocado infused tofu (really that’s a thing). Between the every day and the ridiculous the only limitation to healthy alternatives was the imagination of their purveyors and the ability for these products to find a market.
By Gary Ayd9 years ago in Longevity
Dear Buttercup
By and large, since I was sixteen, I’ve gone running at least once a week. I’ve never been a stellar runner—as anyone who has ever known me a hot second will tell you—but I’ve persevered on like the best of the penguins. There have been a few extended exceptions: two surgeries (on the relative minor side I would say), the time I broke my foot the day after I turned thirty, and a couple of lengthy Lupus flares. That last one . . . that is me these days. I haven’t been running in six months, and for the first time since 2009 I haven’t done a long run race (specifically, a half marathon). To take it even farther, I haven’t done an exercise class since last spring . . . yeah.
By Annessa Babic9 years ago in Longevity
Fluoride: America Has Been Conned
To understand the dangers lurking in our drinking water and toothpaste, we must first start in the very center of our brains: the pineal gland.
By Sarah McDaniel9 years ago in Longevity
3 Tips To Get Up Fresh In the Morning
Those who can afford the time and expense involved may wish to take advantage of the facilities offered by a health gymnasium. None of the equipment and other facilities provided by a gymnasium are strictly necessary to the process of getting fit, but they can add interest and variety to your physical exercises. Another advantage offered by a good gymnasium is constant supervision, which enables you to exercise with safety confidence and a congenial atmosphere. Exercising with people who share a common purpose can provide extra enjoyment and inventive.
By Blendea Lucia9 years ago in Longevity
Go Nuts for Heart Health
People who eat nuts as part of a heart-healthy diet can lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol level in their blood. High LDL is one of the primary causes of heart disease.
By Julie Harrington9 years ago in Longevity
The Benefits Of Almond Oil For Skin And Hair
Almond Oil is a lovely product that's a key ingredient in many skin and hair treatments, and there is no wondering why. After you have read this post you will certainly understand the reasons why almond oil is so popular in the health and beauty world.
By Git Springfeldt9 years ago in Longevity
8 Ways to Improve Your Fitness
Many people–especially those who take part in a sport or some other active recreational activity–believe that they get enough exercise during their ordinary daily routine to keep themselves in good physical condition. Whether or not this is true depends very much on the type of sports you're playing, and the regularity of your participation.
By Blendea Lucia9 years ago in Longevity
4 Common Sleep Problems That Cause Distress
Little is known about why sleep is essential for good health. It seems that the central nervous system needs a regular period of recuperation from stimulation. However, it is not known why about a third of every twenty-four hours are spent in this recovery phase.
By Blendea Lucia9 years ago in Longevity
Holy Crap I'm 40: Boys Will Be Boys Edition
Just because you are older, doesn't mean that you are wiser. Especially when it comes to your children. Even more so if you are raising boys when you, yourself, are a girl. So here I am, a 40 year old, and it still amazes me that boys/men are able to aim, shoot and pee in a straight line... with nothing dripping from the actual stream. I find the science of that absolutely incredible. Especially since women are not designed to 'go' like that. And yet, I had to toilet train my three sons with no help from their father. I would put cheerios in the toilet and they enjoyed peeing on them. Target practice for two and a half year olds. Great fun for everyone.
By Banji Ganchrow9 years ago in Longevity
On Breath, Gravity, and Support
How many times have I thought to myself, "Next time, I’ll be more conscious"? Well, another next time is here. This time, it’s my doggie, Amber-girl, my 42-pound gift of sweetness. She’s gonna leave me soon, and I cannot bear the thought.
By Carole Amend9 years ago in Longevity