Caitlin Evans
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How to Maintain Healthy Sleeping Habits during Stressful and Difficult Times
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rise in the number of people reporting having trouble sleeping or having bad dreams and nightmares. And this comes as no surprise, considering that the entire world is currently in the same or at least similar situation: people are living in isolation, their habits have changed, and both social and economic crisis feels like impending doom.
By Caitlin Evans4 years ago in Longevity
How much sleep do you really need?
We are often instructed on the importance of sleep. We are told it is important for our overall health, for our feeling of wellbeing, for our productivity and our longevity. It impacts most of the processes going on in our body: from the immune system (1) to heart health (2).
By Caitlin Evans4 years ago in Longevity
8 Effects of Sleep Apnea on Physical and Mental Health
Sleep apnea happens when breathing is interrupted while sleeping. It’s a rather common sleep disorder, caused by upper throat muscles being narrow and thus preventing the air from flowing freely into the lungs.
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Longevity
6 Legit Reasons to Consider Living in a Shipping Container Home
We can trace the history of shipping container homes all the way back to 1987, when Phillip Clark filed a patent named “Method for converting one or more steel shipping containers into a habitable building.” These structures have come far from their modest beginnings. Today, the market of these properties is vast, and it is expected to grow up to $73.07 billion by 2025.
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Lifehack
Learning to Evaluate Vitamins and Supplements
The key to a long and healthy life lies in the choices we make every day. Do you eat a balanced diet? Exercise regularly? Spend sufficient time in sunlight? Are you supplying your body with the vitamins and minerals it requires to function at its best?
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Longevity
Four Very Real Health Dangers of Overeating
It’s Thanksgiving day. You are sitting at the dinner table with your family and enjoying all the delicious classics: turkey, glazed ham, mashed potatoes, apple pie and whatnot. By the end of the evening, you are feeling more stuffed than the turkey you just ate. Does it feel good? Probably not.
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Longevity
Science-Backed Workout Hacks for People with Demanding Jobs
If a piece of advice sounds cliché, it’s usually because there is some truth to it. Therefore, to many of you, the contents of this article might sound a bit cheesy from time to time, but there’s a huge difference between inherently "knowing" something, and seeing it written on paper or hearing it out loud.
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Longevity
The Expat Life in Medellin, Colombia
You know how the old saying in show business goes: Everybody loves a good comeback. After decades upon decades of what seemed to be ceaseless chaos, Columbia has proudly risen from the ashes of the troubled times. And now, it gleams like a shining example of breaking the vicious cycles of social and political upheaval.
By Caitlin Evans5 years ago in Wander