Health + Wellness
Everything you need for a long and healthy life.
Start Your Meditation with Contemplation
When I first started meditating it was so difficult. My mind was everywhere and with each thought a strong emotion followed. I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster and thought, “why in the hell is this going to help me?” I felt so tired after each sitting session.
BambooMoves Forest HillsPublished 7 years ago in LongevityHow To Qualify for the Boston Marathon
How To Qualify for the Boston Marathon. 1. Go to Boston for the first time ever as a reporter covering the marathon bombings. Be so moved by the tenacity of the city that you vow you’ll be back the next year to cheer. Vow, above that, you’ll be back to run it yourself.
Nadia NeophytouPublished 7 years ago in LongevityBeat Up Diabetes Before It Beats You Up
It was one of those standard New Year’s resolutions that always pops up in your mind, but you never really get to it - get a full medical check-up and keep it a regular thing. After all, it was practically ten years since I got one, and I did it anyway because my then-new employer requested I get one. So, for that 17th ‘anniversary’ I finally decided to do one. And all I wanted was just a regular checkup.
Ljubinko ZivkovicPublished 7 years ago in LongevityStar Trek-Like Tricorders Revolutionize Digital Healthcare
The Star Trek series have been a source of inspiration for researchers, engineers, and designers once again. Qualcomm, a global leading semiconductors and telecommunications equipment company that designs and markets wireless telecommunications products and services, ran a $10 million global competion to put healthcare in the palm of your hand.
Susan FourtanéPublished 7 years ago in LongevityBest Running Shoes to Burn Off Your Winter Fat
Summer’s coming, whether you like it or not. The inevitable heat and rolling waves of beach goers will leave you feeling guilty when you look down at your prized gut you dedicated so much time to this winter. However, it’s never too late to start getting ready for the beach and prepping your beach body to impress your friends. Below, is a list of the 4 best running shoes you can buy in 2017, as well as a guide on what to look for when buying a pair.
Trent CooperPublished 7 years ago in LongevityAh-Chew...Part Deux
As we move into spring, have you noticed your appetite change? Do you want less food? Do you crave lighter fare? Mother Nature guides us season to season with foods to keep us comfortable no matter the weather. We just have to pay attention.
Christina PirelloPublished 7 years ago in LongevityEOS: Fun Flavored Lip Balm Spheres
EOS, which stands for Evolution of Smooth, is a company that makes unique sphere-shaped lip balms. These lip balms are unique due to their ball shape and are easy to find when thrown into your purse or backpack. Not only do these lip balms have unique packaging, but they also come in many non-standard flavors.
Amanda ZylstraPublished 7 years ago in LongevityPosture and Spine Pain
Most of the time your spine is fairly durable and flexible enough to absorb the extra pressure from sitting or standing in positions the place added strain on muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints. And if any discomfort is experienced, it’s usually a temporary inconvenience that goes away with a little rest, the application of heat or cold with a heating pad or ice pack, or over-the-counter medications. If you're experiencing lingering back or neck pain, however, you may want to give some thought to how you sit, stand, or sleep throughout your day. Read on to learn what steps you can take to improve your posture and get a break from spine-related pain.
Kenneth CoxPublished 7 years ago in Longevity