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3 Small Things that Make a Big Difference
If someone asked me my beauty secrets, which is something people often want to know–I honestly wouldn’t know what to say. Not because I am not looking after my physical body, but because beauty to me goes so much deeper than that, and I doubt it can be enhanced via so called “secrets;” not in any meaningful way anyway. While I am fully aware that this opinion of mine is unpopular–I wholeheartedly believe that true beauty comes from within, and is the result of inner harmony and balance. Yes, of course there are physical/aesthetic attributes to it that indeed can be improved, or even changed dramatically, but to me if something is artificial–it is not beautiful. Everything is energy, and we cannot fake it, not with makeup, not with filters, not with the latest Kardashian trick of the trade.
Eva SmittePublished 5 years ago in LongevityFitness in a YouTube World
If you type the word "fitness" into the Google search engine, you get—in less than a second—over three and a half billion search results. Fitness, on the internet, is big, big business.
Q-ell BettonPublished 5 years ago in LongevityI Took a Nap Everyday for a Week, and Honey, I'm Never Going Back!
As a self-proclaimed addict of self-improvement, I am always on the lookout for new studies, methods, or tools to help me reach my fullest potential (or at least just not feel like an unproductive zombie throughout the day). So when I came across an The Science of Success podcast, all about the importance of timing and the value of taking mental and physical breaks throughout the day, I was sold.
Candace StephensPublished 5 years ago in LongevitySay No to Sugar Posers, Eat Real Fruit
Who wakes up refreshed and sails through a balanced day? No mood swings, no racing thoughts, no biting anxieties—only crystal clarity. Some of us are lucky enough to experience sporadic stretches of well-being, but it’s an ongoing struggle. A monster waits right around the corner, ready to pounce at the first whiff of weakness. We relapse. We beat ourselves up. A new cycle begins.
Sarah McDanielPublished 5 years ago in LongevityI Tried the Shoshin Technique to Handle My Stress—Here's What Happened
Monday of last week was not a good one for me. It was 3:30 PM, and my boss had called me into the office again. My heart started pounding, my breath stilled. I was terrified that I was going to be let go. Recently, the office told the entire floor that they were going to be doing some restructuring. Like many other people, I knew what that euphemism often meant.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 5 years ago in LongevitySigns You're Stressed (And Don't Even Realize It)
No one likes to be stressed out—but it’s not just unpleasant. As science has started to show, stress is actually very dangerous for your health. Temporary levels of stress cause heightened levels of cortisol, a hormone that promotes belly fat and inflammation throughout your body. Prolonged levels of stress are linked to heart attack, stroke, obesity, sleep disturbances, and mood swings.
Alicia SpringerPublished 5 years ago in LongevityWhat to Look for When Choosing an Eye Doctor
If your vision is starting to grow fuzzy or you recently moved away from your old doctor, it’s time to see an eye doctor. Finding the right eye doctor can be tricky, especially since there are several kinds of eye doctors who specialize in different areas. It’s important that you find an eye doctor who meets your needs, so here are some things to consider during your search.
Marshall StevensonPublished 5 years ago in LongevityMeet Biostrap: The Wearable That Helps Measure Your Sleep, Recovery, and Performance
As you can probably imagine, training athletes is serious business, and you don't have to be a sports enthusiast to realize that. The sports greats of yesteryear would be totally unremarkable today, and so would the gear that they used to max out their stats.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 5 years ago in Longevity5 Reasons Why You Have a Drop in Mood in January
Have you noticed how you get to a completely different place with the beginning of January? You might be one of those people who feel quite down after the holidays. It will inevitably last until the end of February/beginning of March when you see the first signs of spring. (Unless, of course, if you live in a Mediterranean climate.) Nevertheless, let’s go through the reasons and some tips to cheer up before spring comes!
Medicine: "Field" or "Industry?"
“You should get treatment,” I say, though I feel like a hypocrite since there’s no one more skeptical of the medical profession than I am.
Leigh FisherPublished 5 years ago in LongevityTea vs. Coffee: Which Will Help You Stay More Awake?
Tea or coffee is a debate that often springs up amongst enthusiasts on either side. Most people have a preference for one drink or the other, although many enjoy both. But, in this busy world we live in, which one will help you stay awake? We look into a few different studies to try to offer some answers!
Theodora EvansPublished 5 years ago in LongevityThe Modern World of Medicine. What Could We Really Learn from Each Other?
A doctor, by definition, according to Merriam Webster Dictionary is “a person who has earned one of the highest academic degrees (such as a PhD) conferred by a university: to give medical treatment to” or quite simply, “to give medicine to.” Now by definition alone, this is fairly straightforward. That is until you begin looking at all the aspects in which “medicine” can be used.
Rebecca SlaneyPublished 5 years ago in Longevity