Health + Wellness
Everything you need for a long and healthy life.
Mind-blowing Facts About Life You Never Knew
Have you ever stopped to think about the details of life we take for granted in our everyday lives? Probably not. Most people never really know why our world is the way it is. They just think it’s that way. Many do not realize how our Earth really functions, or how roads and cities were made. Ask a person on the street what it takes for a car to move, you’ll get a blank stare or get an answer like: "you push your foot to the gas, duh." Or did you know Russia’s landmass is bigger than all of Pluto? Many people don't don't really know how or why the world works. But if you do, you’re part the 1 percent that does, so read this list with pride. But if you are like the rest of us, get ready to be astonished by all the facts about life you never knew.
By George Gott8 years ago in Longevity
Positive Effects of a Horrible Lifestyle
Life is full of vices. If you go through your day, how many things do you do that you could probably do differently or better? Do you park as close as you can to where you need to go or do you give yourself the opportunity to take a bit of a walk? Do you purchase a candy bar from the vending machine or do you take the time to pack yourself some healthy snacks? Pick you nose when no one is watching? Pass gas when you think no one can hear or smell? So let's say that you do a whole a range of 'horrible things.' Let's say that you are the picture of 'sloth'....what would happen if you found out that some of the unhealthy things you do, could actually be pretty positive in the long term? That would probably make you feel much better about yourself and there is nothing wrong with that. So yell at your boss, put your feet up, unwrap that Twinkie and let's see how right all of your wrong doings actually are.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Daily Meditation
When thinking of the practice of meditation and the benefits of daily meditation, some people may be put off by thinking it takes too much time or they can't just sit still when there are 100 other things to get done. Statistically, even just 20 minutes of daily meditation can have benefits on physical, mental and spiritual health. They may also perceive meditation as being part of some sort of religion. Think of the act of meditating as a form of stress relief first and foremost for the average individual. Here, you’ll find out what meditation is really about and be exposed to a whole new world of the benefits of daily meditation.
By Mackenzie Lu8 years ago in Longevity
Most Commonly Believed Myths About Life
Knowledge is power. The more knowledge you have, the more power you can obtain in your private and professional life. But what about the knowledge that you THINK you have. Sometimes, the facts that we are so quickly to proclaim to others are nothing but commonly believed myths. Who knows how these myths became so widely believed. Like an old wives tale, their origins are unknown, yet trusted as true. Sure, some are just fun facts, but some of these myths can seriously effect your health. By debunking these commonly believed myths, we can truly get the most out of our daily lives, and make others lives better in the process. Don't try to contain your surprise while you read through the most commonly believed myths about life.
By Emily McCay8 years ago in Longevity
Best Foods for Healthy Kidneys
It is easy to take your kidneys for granted. In fact, most of us don't even know what our kidneys do or how much can go wrong with them, until, of course, something bad happens. Those folks that have experienced the unpleasantness of having kidney stones have reported that they are even more painful than child birth and no one is happy when they have a urinary tract infection. Before we delve into the best foods to eat to help maintain optimal kidney health, here is a brief lesson in what a kidney is and how they help us on a day to day basis.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Movies about Eating Disorders
It is estimated that 10 million Americans, men and women, suffer from eating disorders. Eating disorders refer to conditions which involve various abnormal eating habits which range from eating too little food to eating enormously large amounts of food. Many people have encountered the two most common eating disorders, bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa. Bulimia nervosa is a condition where an individual eats a lot of food but of which is later vomited so that the person gets rid of the food from their body. Anorexia nervosa, on the other hand, will involve an individual limiting their usual food intake.
By James Porterson8 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for Insomnia
With all the thoughts going on in one's head, it is easy to suffer from insomnia. How could you possibly fall asleep when you are writing a mental grocery list, trying to figure out why your latest date didn't call back and what is that new humming noise coming from the refrigerator? There will always be things to worry about, but the time to do that, is not when you are tucked into bed. You need sleep to stay healthy, for old wounds to heal and to be ready for what the new day brings. Without the recommended amount of sleep, anywhere from 7 to 14 hours a day, depending upon your age, you will be tired and cranky; not a good combination. Before you hit up your doctor for a prescription for Ambien, here are the best natural remedies for insomnia.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Can Hair Be Transplanted?
Men fear it, women can take it or leave it. On the one hand you have guys as far back as Telly Savalas and Yul Brynner who could pull it off. Yul even did it as a futuristic android in West World. These days its Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson. On the other hand you have Seinfeld's George Costanza look. Lets face it guys, it's tough to pull off bald, and it really is an all or nothing decision. From vitamin and hormone treatments, to the Ron Popeil product that was actually just black spray paint, men dig deep in their pockets to maintain their hair. Can hair be transplanted through a surgical procedure? Bosley, one of the largest hair transplant groups in the country sure thinks so.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Longevity