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Why Is Everyone Losing Their Minds to Coronavirus Conspiracies?
Every year for my birthday, I receive a singular message from my aging, Scottish father. This year, turning 30 in quarantine, my inbox was inundated. Not with well wishes, but with every wild Coronavirus conspiracy going around.
By Scott Colvin6 years ago in Longevity
The Cost of Saving a Life
The Trolley Problem is a classic problem in the philosophy of ethics. The idea of the Trolley Problem is simple. Imagine a trolley is heading for a group of five people tied to the tracks. Your only option to save their lives is to switch the track. But there's one person tied to that other track. Switching the train will save those five people, but you will cause that one person to die. Or you could do nothing, and let the five people die, sparing the person on the side track.
By Daniel Goldman6 years ago in Longevity
The Fitness Roller Coaster
Selfcare is such an important attribute to anyone’s life. Some don’t realise just how important it truly is. It can be seen as a many different aspect, each one coming together to improve your mood and reduce anxiety, as well as several other benefits. Looking after your mental, emotional and physical health is crucial to achieving these benefits in your life.
By Courteney Elise6 years ago in Longevity
An Intro into My Condition
Hey guys! It's Courteney here, and I suppose I'm here to tell you a little about how to live with an autoimmune disease. I'll be posting a series of blogs to explain what it's like to live with an illness, as well as shed some light on to deal with it and still live a healthy lifestyle.
By Courteney Elise6 years ago in Longevity
How to Change Up Your Exercise Routine This Summer
One of the most important things that you need to do to stay in good physical condition is exercise on a regular basis. People who get in enough exercise on a regular basis tend to be more physically fit and have the ability to manage stress better. This summer, finding a new way to exercise could be a great option. There are several things that you could do in particular that could help you to mix up your exercise routine.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Longevity
Sound Healing & Brain-Tapping
writing Sound healing, also known as ASMR (auto sensory meridian response), is an ancient practice that has been used to improve mental, physical, and emotional health. There are different types of sound healing including vibrational therapy, a method that uses vibrations from gongs and tuning forks to relax the mind and body. One of the most popular methods today is binaural beats, also known as brainwave entrainment or brain-tapping. This method uses auditory stimulation to synchronize and balance brainwaves so they align to the frequency of the beat.
By Heidi Fitzsimmons @RiseLoveLive6 years ago in Longevity
Without Social Distancing, Hospitalization Rate would Explode and Break more than our Healthcare Systems. Electrical Grid, Infrastructure and other Workers are also Vital
Photo by Jeanne Menjoulet Social Media, ranting with your friends and all the talking heads, the news is unavoidable. For sanity purposes, I’m trying my best to separate from the downward cycle. Unfortunately, one narrative truly disturbs. It says the shutdown of the country is an elaborate exaggeration for the purpose of unseating the President in November. Somebody should tell that to the 47,000 dead Americans, but there is another aspect that protestors are overlooking.
By Rich Monetti6 years ago in Longevity
This Too Shall Pass
Life is tough right now. There's no question about that. We're living in unprecedented and uncertain times, and all we can do is plow on and do our best, wait it out, stay safe, stay at home, keep our distance, take care of our mental health as much as our physical health, reach out to each other and adapt to socialising via video, calls, texts, letters, to keep the loneliness at bay.
By Emma Styles6 years ago in Longevity
Why Fasting is the Quickest Way to Drop Pounds
I speak of this because I know the journey of weight gain, weight loss and everything in between. Cravings being at the core. As a technically obese person now, I speak firsthand about the success I have had from fasting. There have been 3 times in my life that I have lost significant weight from basically lowering my intake of food/calories. In short, all I was doing was fasting. You can call it OMAD or intermittent, but these methods allowed me to get out of the overweight category as a 12 year old in a month and a half time frame (losing 30 lbs). Into my ideal range at the age of 23 (60lbs), and on my way back there now at 32. The significance of me going through it now is that I have recognized my patterns and what I fail at and what has worked. In short, when I don't eat for a day, I lose two pounds by the next morning. If I do OMAD (one meal a day), I can lose 1 pound by the next morning or two if I don't overdo it and eat exceptionally light (like vegetables and a low carb). Keeping it up over time will allow me to reach my goal weight in a few months time frame if I can minimize my stress and navigate social food setbacks like seeing a treat on the kitchen table and avoiding big dinners. Taking in liquids that revive me like fresh water and mineral salts, celery juice, coconut water, or maybe coffee keep me in a steady and satisfied state. I am convinced that this works. I have lost 22 pounds so far in a month and a half and I feel great. The fasting has kept my cravings at bay, which in turn has kept me in a positive mental state. I'm not spiralling, yo-yoing back and forth, though I do think that learning about yourself is the greatest gain from that experience. Yes, fasting is the way for me, and it could be for you. Not for just losing weight but just for the mental clarity. It's a journey though, so be prepared for the long haul.
By Porsche Lacewell6 years ago in Longevity
4 Top Ways To Boost Your Immune System
Now more than ever, it can be important to find ways to boost your immune system, especially for those who feel that they could use a boost to begin with. The good news is, that you have some control over your health and the strength of your immune system, and much of it boils down to making the right lifestyle choices. If you feel that your immune system could use some strengthening, here are a few things for you to try.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Longevity
Seven Free Yoga Websites for you to Practice with Right Now. Top Story - April 2020.
Free yoga online is a great way to unwind, move your body - and let’s be honest, pass the time. Maybe you’ve felt a bit unmotivated lately, I get it. Luckily we live in a time where you only need to open your computer, and you’ll have access to hundreds of the most motivational yoga teachers in the world.
By Sierra Vandervort 6 years ago in Longevity
