Health + Wellness
Everything you need for a long and healthy life.
Best Exercises for Your Brain
Most people are probably familiar with how to exercise your body effectively but are you aware of exercises for your brain? Often a little overlooked, your brain also benefits greatly from certain forms of physical and mental exercise. Its neurological function is improved as well as its operation and overall health if you take care of it properly.
By George Gott8 years ago in Longevity
Funny Things That Only Happen to Yogis
Yoga is so much more than just a workout - it’s a lifestyle. It changes you as a person—it contributes to your self-development and it improves your overall health. Through yoga you can meet your future friends, soulmates (and I don’t mean just your yoga mat) and even start a new career you never knew existed. Once you’re in it, you’re a yogi for life. And the results are phenomenal.
By Mackenzie Lu8 years ago in Longevity
Wellness Leaders You Need to Watch
It can be a challenge to keep up with what’s next in the world of health and wellness. At any time, there seems to be about 1,000 hot ideas that can help you be the best version of yourself. From tackling unwanted weight gain to regenerative farming practices – there are leaders in every area. But the question is, who is just trending, and who is really going to help inspire you to live well, and stay healthy?
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Reasons to Run in the Morning
We all know just how comfortable and enveloping your bed can be in the morning. It’s the most tempting thing in the world to say “just 5 more minutes” until you have to run faster than Usain Bolt to catch your train to work. I’m going to say something that you’ve heard time and again on the Internet webs, but always look over because it’s just too much to handle. But, get ready, running in the morning is actually good for you. *GASPS* I can tell how much you already hate me for writing those words. But it’s true! There's nothing better than getting up early, and listening to the sounds of nature or music through your headphones (read more about those here). In this article, I’m going to try to convince you with 12 of the top reasons to run in the morning.
By George Gott8 years ago in Longevity
How I Learned to Love Myself
"Can you put your hands up for me? Now suck in. What size pants are you wearing?” “A size 2.” “Impossible. You must be closer to a 4. Especially for runway, they need you at a size 0 since European designers are always smaller. What did you have for breakfast? Put your hands down now.”
By Alexa Curtis8 years ago in Longevity
Best Vegetarian Cookbooks
People who love vegetables indirectly prefer high protein food for themselves. A diet high in protein provides a great collection of amino acids that further act as the building blocks of the cells. A diet high in protein makes the immune system strong against infections and facilitates the functions of all body organs. Cooking method is very important to maintain the protein content in vegetables and non-meat dishes. Vegetables and meat are rich in protein. However, the protein of meat is not destroyed by any cooking methods, while the amino acids of vegetables and many other non-meat proteins are destroyed by some. For example, thiamin is an amino acid that gets destroyed by excessive cooking, leaches out in water, finally evaporates with the steam released during cooking. So when it comes to vegetarian cooking, finding recipes that are well-rounded in nutrients is vital to a healthy lifestyle. Here are few of the best vegetarian cookbooks to help create well-rounded, meat-free meals.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Top Artists to Listen to While Working Out
If you need motivation to get yourself in exercise mode, there is nothing better than some good music. It could be the rhythmic beat of the drums, or the pleasant memories that the song elicits, but whatever the reason, if it works, just go with it. The choices of workout music are endless and music selection is very personal, but the goals of working out are always the same—keep your heart rate up and sweat as much as you can; Therefore, the goal of music choice should be pick what puts you in the best frame of mind to achieve those goals. When your mind wanders, your workout goes by that much quicker and music helps you do that.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity