wellness
The state of being in great health, and continually striving to attain all of your goals.
The Fat Cell 9: Enter Insulin
After a meal is eaten, glucose rides around the bloodstream. Upon reaching the pancreas, the spongy fish-shaped organ, nestled behind the stomach, kicks out a hormone, insulin. Now both glucose and insulin are cruising around. The insulin alerts the muscles that it has arrived - like the doorbell signaling that lunch is on the doorstep. The muscle cell captures the glucose with a GLUT 4 molecule and uses the glucose for immediate projects.
By D. Thea Baldrick3 years ago in Longevity
Maintaining Positivity, Balance and Mental Health
Our generation is emphasizing mental health and well-being more than ever before. In fact, self-care has become a +$450 billion industry, and it’s continuing to grow at a rapid rate. In addition, a 2020 survey revealed that nearly half of Gen Zs and Millennials ranked their mental health as their topmost or second priority in life.
By Omisore idowu3 years ago in Longevity
A Guide to Slowing Down Aging (Part 2)
Aside from the low-tech approaches mentioned in Part 1, which include healthy nutrition, exercise, and a variety of other lifestyle changes, many researchers all over the world are developing innovative therapies that can significantly slow down and even moderately roll back aging.
By Willie Wun3 years ago in Longevity
7 Steps to Online Weight Loss Certification
A weight loss certification is your gateway to a great career as a weight loss specialist. However, there are a couple of things you need to do before you enroll in a weight loss course. Let’s take a look at all those things in the next few minutes.
By Sudhir Singh3 years ago in Longevity
Being Different is What Makes You Unique
In a world that is constantly telling us to conform, it can be difficult to stand out and be different. But the truth is, being different is what makes us special. It's what makes us unique. And it's what gives us the courage to be ourselves.
By Kabinga Charline Mazaba3 years ago in Longevity
Silent Generation vs. Boomers vs. Generation X vs. Millennials vs. Zoomers — Who’s Better?
At some point this year, you’ll probably head to a family function. You’ll have three or four generations of people there if you’re lucky. Now, depending on your family dynamic, you might have to endure some unwanted comments. Often in these situations, while you’re enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal just as you’re about to take a bite of your aunt's special dish, someone will say —
By Entrepreneuria3 years ago in Longevity
Fat Cell 8: For the Love of Leptin
Oozing out of the fat cell is a hormone, leptin, a tiny molecule that has so much power it can stop a person from eating. In my case, that equates to a superpower. From the fat cell, the hormone floats along the bloodstream to the blood brain barrier, presents its admission card and passes through to the hypothalamus. The little molecule provides a double whammy to suppress the appetite. It initiates mechanisms that create fewer synapses that activate appetite neurons AND it increases the number of synapses that suppress the appetite.
By D. Thea Baldrick3 years ago in Longevity
Minor changes in activity that may protect your brain from age-related decline.
Beginning a brand-new routine can be daunting at first. Trying to find joy in what you are doing, trying to stack new habits with old ones you already do consistently, and, perhaps most importantly, starting slow and small can all help.
By Willie Wun3 years ago in Longevity
The Connection Between Sugar and Weight Gain/Loss
These days, you can’t imagine going a day without your favorite Snickers bar, vanilla ice cream, or blueberry pie. Sweets have become your comforter after a tough day, and they’re equally your reward on a good day.
By Tess DiNapoli3 years ago in Longevity
