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How to Protect Yourself From the Sun
For anyone who thinks there's nothing new under the sun (or that an age-proof summer means no more outdoor fun), here are great ways to prove yourself wrong—and add a bunch of brand-new anti-aging options to the months ahead.
Alicia SpringerPublished 8 years ago in LongevityAm I Addicted to My Fitbit?
Hi, my name is Danielle, and I am addicted to my Fitbit. Yes, I said it! My engagement with my Fitbit has become a full on addiction, checking my stats and steps endlessly throughout the day. But how did I get here? To fully appreciate the Fitbit addiction you should know how the fitness tracker epidemic came to pass. The Fitbit is a wireless, wearable activity tracker that took the market by storm after it’s launch in 2009.
Danielle BannerPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Yoga Snapchats to Follow
Today with our technology almost consuming our every moment it can be challenging finding time to be more mindful or healthy. Some of us try to join a gym or a yoga studio to release some of the tension built up due to our busy lives, but it can be disheartening, at times, when you are unmotivated. Recently there has been a surge of fitness gurus flooding social media willing to share their experiences and teach you their secrets to lead a successful, healthy, and mindful life. Since Snapchat's creation in 2012, Snapchat has introduced a space for anyone to share their stories and provide a glimpse into their personal lives. Many fitness and yoga experts hopped on the Snapchat train to help expand upon their messages of motivation, healthy eating, and encouragement. And with the increased interest Eastern philosophy and meditation but still living in the modern age, people are turning to Snapchat to gain further insight into these lifestyles. People who are intensely interested in yoga, maybe inexperienced, but are looking for tips of to start practicing or looking for encouragement or just simply looking for some how tos can look to these yoga Snapchats for inspiration and guidance. These tech savvy Yogis help others block out our world that is filled with constant noise and distraction while helping others lead more mindful lives. So if you think your yoga game isn't on point, take a peek into some of the lives of the most motivating yoga Snapchats social media has to offer and you will sure to be inspired!
George GottPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Relaxing Meditation Songs
The benefits of meditation can be felt with only observation of the breath, but sometimes we can find it difficult to center all of our attention without becoming distracted. Meditation can certainly be difficult, but you may find it easier to find inner peace while meditating while listening to meditation songs. Most of us identify with the sound of music because our bodies create symphonies of their own—the rhythm of our heartbeats, the rush of blood through our brains, and of course, breathing. What makes these functions of the body so interesting is that they are all autonomous, or involuntary. Certainly, we can control our breath but as long as we are living, it will continue. Because these things happen whether we control them or not, it only makes sense that we find value in music. When it comes to meditation, we also can align with certain frequencies and natural sounds often found in meditation songs.
George GottPublished 8 years ago in LongevityBest Breast Cancer Survivor Books
The American Cancer Society reports that the five year survival rate of a woman diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer is 72%. A diagnosis like this doesn't only affect these women, it also impacts the lives of their families and friends. But every diagnosis isn't a death sentence, and these breast cancer survivor inspirational stories are proof. The women behind these books put up the fight of their lives, some more than once, to regain their health and beat the disease. Their courage as they revisit the journey through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery is inspirational and offers comfort to many people that are faced with cancer themselves or in their family. Some will make you laugh and others will make you cry, but these books by breast cancer survivors will leave you feeling inspired.
Longevity StaffPublished 8 years ago in LongevityFitness Photographer Ludwig Araujo
Ludwig Araujo is a fitness, fashion, and wedding photographer in the NYC area. His unique expertise in capturing human movement has set him apart from other photographers in his field. As a fitness photographer, Araujo showcases the inner and outer beauty a fitness model has to share in front of the camera, allowing his audience to see that drive, physique, and perspiration can be an inspiration for us all.
Natasha SydorPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHow to Stay Vegan While Traveling
The past 8 years of my life has been a whirlwind of planes, trains and automobiles. While there are endless advantages to being able to work all over the world (my life is definitely not boring) there are certain things I struggle with regularly. One of these is diet, an incredibly important part of anyones life. Food. We need it to survive, we convert it into energy to be able to do our jobs and function on a daily basis, and I don’t know about you, but food makes me happy. I love to eat. But I am in front of the camera most days, so shoveling pizza and chocolate into my mouth probably isn’t going to do me any favors. I also have the most irritating dietary requirements on the planet. I’m vegan and I try to avoid gluten. I eat leaves. Which is fine by me, because I happen to like leaves. That being said, have you ever tried telling someone in a Paris coffee shop you can’t have dairy? Or a Spanish waiter, that you don’t eat meat? And that fish is definitely still a living animal? Traveling and maintaining a specific diet is a nightmare. I won’t lie to you, there have been times I haven’t eaten for an entire day because there simply is NOTHING I can eat. In general, I won’t let this happen, and if I am within a mile of a grocery store I am fine. But when I’m stuck in the mountains in a villa full of dudes that speak no english and survive only on full fat milk and steak…. it’s hard.
Samantha BentleyPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHealthiest Foods on Earth
In order to get the most out of our bodies, we must be knowledgeable about what we are putting into it. Each body has different demands made on it, so each body requires different food and nutrients to be put into it. Being informed about the healthiest food options is the first step to prolonging the health and wellness of your body, from the inside out. Earth is 24,000 miles around at the equator, which leaves lots of room to grow the healthiest foods the planet has to offer, meanwhile, many of us still flock to the “Healthy Aisle” at best at our local food store rather than a local farmer’s market, or even growing food in our own backyard. I get it, not everyone has a green thumb. And not everyone has the list of the healthiest foods on earth, either man made or supplied from our own home planet.
Lindsie PolhemusPublished 8 years ago in LongevityIntense Forms of Extreme Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practice that is designed to better the body and mind. There are many different forms of yoga. The most popular schools of yoga are hatha yoga, jnana yoga, hot yoga, and bhakti yoga. Each form is designed to link the mind and body through various poses. Each form of yoga presents its own health benefits. More rigorous forms, such as hot yoga, raise your heart rate and have cardiac benefits. Slower forms of yoga, such as yin yoga, can greatly increase flexibility.
Mackenzie LuPublished 8 years ago in LongevityHow Growing Older Can Be Exciting
I'm Robert Gallant. I'm 81 years old and I'm actually enjoying growing older. Believe it or not, I now have the time to do anything I want to do. Plus, whenever I run in a competitive race, I always win. Because at my age, just running the race makes me a winner.
Robert GallantPublished 8 years ago in LongevityEasy Homemade Sunburn Remedies
I'm sure most of you have suffered from sunburn once in your life and if you haven't, you definitely know someone who has. What about the times you've been burnt while away in another country or on a cruise in the middle of the ocean? These sunburn treatments vary from common to bizarre remedies with one thing in common; they are all extremely easy to find!
Jus L'amorePublished 8 years ago in LongevityIs Hot Yoga Healthy?
Americans spend approximately $2.5 billion on hot yoga classes every year. People from all walks of life, from college students to housewives, all flock to hot yoga studios around the country to practice their downward dog in temperatures ranging from 95-105 degrees Fahrenheit. Recenter your prana while you sweat out toxins and tone your glutes. Companies like Lululemon, Athletica, and Gaiam are cashing in on the yoga craze, bringing in over $1 billion annually. The popularity of yoga isn't going anywhere, and neither are the millions that patrons are willing to spend on it. But how healthy is hot yoga actually? With crazes like CrossFit and Spinning pushing participants to their limit, it's hard to tell if you are helping or hurting your body. Hot yoga can hold many benefits for all levels of ability, including increased flexibility and a strong cardio workout. However, hot yoga could pose some health risks when not practiced properly.
Emily McCayPublished 8 years ago in Longevity