Health + Wellness
Everything you need for a long and healthy life.
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
Foods to Fight Anemia
Anemia is defined as the occurrence of decreased numbers of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells are crucial to the body’s functioning; they carry hemoglobin which contains iron molecules. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Of all blood disorders, anemia is the most common. It affects more than three million Americans, and is more common in women than men.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Longevity
Celebrities Who Make Aging Look Easy
Getting old is not easy. It sneaks up on you in the most surprising ways. You can't see with your glasses on, your joints creak when you climb the stairs, everything seems to hurt when you get out of bed in the morning. The process is arduous and we live in a society where the act of aging is frowned upon.
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Things You Didn't Know About Your Mouth
The eyes might be the windows to your soul, but your mouth is the centerpiece of your face. Out of your mouth come words of wisdom, laughter and other assorted noises. Some like to decorate their mouths with various lip colors or glosses, some have an attachment to Chapstick or other lip balms. Whatever the case may be, your mouth is very important for so many reasons. Without teeth, how would we chew gum? Without a voice, how would we express our opinions? Without our lips, how would we experience the magic of a first kiss? And we won't even go into the many interesting uses for our tongues...Though, did you know that when you do kiss someone for about 10 seconds, over 80 million bacteria are transferred? If you are kissing the same person, over time, your bodies become used to each other's bacteria..which might be the healthiest reason to practice monogamy!
By Banji Ganchrow8 years ago in Longevity
Interview with Stefani Sober, Croatian Model and Actress
Croatian beauty Stefani Sober makes high fashion look flawless and effortless. In 2015, she made the leap from international print model to worldwide recognized actress. In Stefani's new film, Till Human Voices Wake Us, she stars alongside Lindsay Lohan, Casie Chegwidden, Jordan Weller, and Alissa Bourne. The film has showcased at film festivals across the world, propelling Sober into further stardom, and has been awarded the honor of Best Film at the International Fashion Film Awards in Los Angeles, as well as a Best Directing Nomination.
By Natasha Sydor8 years ago in Longevity
Best Foods for Healthy Skin
What are the best foods for healthy skin, probably not your go to snacks found at the corner store like chips and cookies. Have you ever struggled with acne, unwanted wrinkles, dry and scaly skin? It can be difficult to properly care for healthy skin despite all the demands we place on our skin in our everyday lives surely don’t help. Luckily, we can help ourselves by choosing foods with huge benefits to work with our cells instead of against them. A large majority of the foods that will help your skin seem brighter, younger, clearer are all foods found in nature and at our local grocery store. Skin care is, of course, a holistic responsibility, and it includes proper hydration with a strong cleansing routine. We, however, can make it a lot easier to attain healthier skin by just simply eating the right foods.
By Alicia Springer8 years ago in Longevity