Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Longevity.
5 Ways Older Adults Can Enhance Their Memory
The elderly are often worried about memory loss, which is often misinterpreted as a symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Of course, everybody wishes to have a good memory. After all, memories are a huge part of who we are; they're what makes us who we are. A decent memory also serves a variety of practical purposes in our everyday lives.
By Manoj Upadhyay5 years ago in Longevity
Finding Zen
I've always been drawn to yoga, ever since I found out it was a thing, and while my practice has been piecemeal over the years, I feel it is fair to say that my yoga practice has coincided with some very significant and wonderful moments in my life. Over the last 20 years I have tried many different classes, and some have been life changing such as when I was attending classes at Yoga Baby when I was pregnant with my son, but many classes just didn't feel quite right for me. Hot yoga is sweaty and disgusting in my opinion and as someone who is hyper-flexible I was always having to be conscious of not over-stretching and hurting myself, other classes have felt too fast or focused of intense levels of contortion, which while I appreciate this may work for others just didn't help me to soothe my impressive Vata imbalance. Then by happy chance I found myself in Louisa's class. Her classes were the gloriously blissful highlight of my week, no matter how I was feeling her class just seemed to be magically tailored to meet my exact needs, it was like she knew my soul better than I did. Unfortunately, after about a year I was no longer able to attend Louisa's classes, but thankfully she pointed me in the direction of One Family Yoga and Fitness, where I found wonderful classes that also felt like just the magic I needed to soothe my soul and find a little zen in my manic life. It was here that I first experienced Restorative Yoga, if you have never tried it you really must, the feeling of stillness and of being completely held and supported is truly divine.
By Rebecca Speirs5 years ago in Longevity
It's AmaZEN
This is weird, but I'll tell you anyways- I like to listen to the "angsty music" from my teenage years to relax and unwind. Yes... yes, it's true. I'm one of those people who actually enjoys sad music. For me, the wistfulness and nostalgia are comforting factors, like a musical security blanket.
By Kaye Thompson5 years ago in Longevity
Stop Following the Shiny Objects
I love a good Before and After story. What can be better than seeing someone change their life? I am a sucker for a book or a plan where someone says, "Look at me before...overweight, out of shape, bad hair, in debt, or...(add any bad thing here) BUT Look at me now! For just $27, I will tell you how I did it."
By Emma Merritt5 years ago in Longevity
People love this ultimate guide to meditation!
--- Meditation, a word that has ruled the internet and people are widely talking about it since last few years and are taking up meditation as their daily habit. Many agree to the fact that it helps a person a lot in terms of mental and physical growth.
By Kaustubh Patil5 years ago in Longevity
Pregnant And Zen
Music has helped me cope with many life stressors, from an adolescent to now an adult. I can recall my first heartbreak at 14 years old; I cried to the sounds of "Soon As I Get Home" by Faith Evans. Even though this approach may not seem therapeutic, releasing those tears allowed me to cope with the situation, and I felt more refreshed when releasing tears and unwanted emotions. Ever since then, I've been utilizing music to help me cope with my feelings; now that I am pregnant; successfully, I tend to become emotional due to the overwhelming feelings throughout this high-risk pregnancy. I decided to get a doula, a woman who helps mothers emotionally throughout their pregnancy and post-pregnancy. With her assistance, I can gain more coping skills that I can utilize during this journey. If you are a mother or soon-to-be mother, stress is apparent and natural; it is something that we are unable to suppress because it will come back up to the surface during unexpected times. So, my Doula recommended guided meditation, and this is executed by an experienced practitioner who guides you through that meditative state. Meditation is a coping skill for me because it allows me to become one with my thoughts instead of pretending my mind can go blank; meditation is utilized for calming when one is under pressure.
By Lea Mychelle5 years ago in Longevity
