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Cancer: The Forbidden Cures
'The truth is often right in front of our noses. It is so close that we cannot focus on it... There is no such thing as 'the' truth. Truth is not something you can think of possessing. Truth is search. Truth can only be found by stretching the limits of your horizon, by widening your way of thinking.'
By Yasmeen Dahdah6 years ago in Longevity
What they don't tell you about vaping...
Okay, this is going to be a pretty lengthy back story as to why I consider vaping to be more hazardous to your health and mental well being when taking the plunge to ditch the dreaded cigarettes, but if something isn't said then more and more of you will be kept in the dark.
By Lauren Greenwood6 years ago in Longevity
Avoiding Too Much of a Good Thing & Avoiding Processed Foods as a Stress Reduction Technique
One issue some of us may face is overworking our bodies. While it is true that staying active and getting regular exercise is incredibly important, there is also a dark side to getting too much activity. Sometimes becoming addicted to exercise, movement, and activity can actually put extra stress on your body and mind. This can be especially true if you find a sense of validation from trying to work toward a specific body image.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Homelessness and healthcare: A crossroad in need of remedy
Living on the street or in crowded shelters places individuals at a severely heightened risk of illness. According to a Canada-wide study, people who experience homelessness are significantly less likely to reach the age of seventy-five—and despite this risk, their healthcare needs are often outpaced by the ongoing battle for basic food and shelter.
By Samah Saci6 years ago in Longevity
19 Signs You Are a Long-Distance Runner
Long-distance runner vs ‘jogger’ A few months back I was chatting with the new owner of a massage-therapy chain. I had just finished my treatment, and I was mentioning that the purpose for my massage was to loosen up my muscles from long-distance running.
By Heather Down6 years ago in Longevity
Retreating from Social Media to Reduce Stress & The Power of Taking a Break
Going dark on social media seems sometimes like the person doing it is punishing those around them for being a distraction or for disagreeing with what they do. However, it is actually healthy to disconnect every once in a while and allow yourself to fully experience the range of your surroundings without having technology distracting you from the world around you.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Meditation as a Way to Reduce Stress and Improve Your Life & How Exercise Can Help You Avoid Stress and Improve Your Life
Meditation is all the rage these days. So many people are taking advantage of its benefits and allowing it to work in their lives to create true change. For those who are skeptical about how sitting still in the quiet can help them, it may seem like a waste of time to sit around and be inactive for long periods of time when they could be going out there and getting things done.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Cleanliness is Next to Stress lessness & How to Use Routines to Clear Your Mind and Reduce Stress
It may seem like a no brainer for some and a surprise for others, but stress is highly associated with clutter. While living with depression can often increase the risk of clutter, studies have shown that the more clutter you are surround in, the more stressful an experience you will have. Living and working in a clean environment is a surefire way to begin eliminating stress from your life. Whether it’s just tidying up more regularly or doing a major overhaul of your clutter, the moral of the story is the same. Less mess equals less stress.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Anti-Vaxxers Have Always Been With Us
The boy on the left? His parents, according to Dr. Allan Warner, were influenced by the anti-vaccination movement in Leicester during the time he was born. We don't know if this boy survived, but if he did, he lived with horrendous lifelong scarring.
By Vanessa Robinson6 years ago in Longevity
