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The Weight Conundrum
If you’re anything like me, your experience with the medical world goes as follows: Shoulder Pain: Me: “Doctor I’ve got an awful pain in my left shoulder, can you take a look?”
By Kimmy Mason7 years ago in Longevity
3 Fake Cure All’s You Should Be Aware Of
As science and modern medicine continues to develop, some people create their own ideas on how it works. Social media gives everyone a platform, and some use it to prey on the sick and desperate. These fake cure alls are being promoted at this very moment, and can cause serious implications, and even death. Be very cautious about whose advice you take, and always consult your doctor before taking or using anything. I'll get off my soapbox now, let's dive in.
By RJ7 years ago in Longevity
Product Review: Smok Novo
The Smok Novo is a great device for those new to vaping, or as a back up vape for a seasoned pro. I picked up my Novo about 2 weeks ago and have been using it non-stop. I purchased the device to help me quit smoking, and I’ve now stopped using tobacco entirely.
By Kimmy Mason7 years ago in Longevity
Unique Ways to Improve Your Well-Being
Whether you're feeling run down physically, emotionally, or mentally, it can be difficult at times to get yourself back to feeling well again. Thankfully, there are many tried and tested methods that can bring you back into balance, and feeling right again. As we all know, if you're just not feeling right it can cause problems at work, strain your relationships, and even wreak havoc on your personal finances. Taking steps towards feeling well should always be a top priority in your life, something that you always set aside time for.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Longevity
Top Reasons Swimming Is the Best Exercise for Anyone
Most people love taking a dip in a cool, refreshing pool. Hanging out around a pool can be a great place to make memories with friends and family. However, most people fail to realize that a pool can also be a great place to exercise. Swimming can be a great aerobic and anaerobic aquatic sport exercise. It can be fun, help burn a lot of calories, support your weight loss efforts and is easy on your joints and help build up your endurance and muscular strength.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
How I Started Running (And Didn't Stop)
Y'all get ready, because this is a long one. Hopefully, I made it entertaining to read with my sad life. Picture this, alright? I'm eighteen years old. I started college. I went to the gym for the first week religiously, because I promised myself that in college I'd get 'That Body.' Y'all know what I'm talking about. I wanted abs, the lean legs, the perky butt. Before, you see, I looked like a saggy Kim K.
By Sreeja Murakonda7 years ago in Longevity
5 Hobbies that Can Help Relieve Stress
Putting together a well rounded, enjoyable, and healthy life these days can be harder than it sounds. Eight full hours of sleep each night, three nutritious meals per day, a career, a social life, even just writing that all out can be exhausting let alone actually doing it each day. Once you put all of those together it can quickly seem like there just aren’t enough hours in each day to do everything you would like. Aside from the aforementioned daily tasks, everyone needs a few special activities to help blow off some steam and relax.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Longevity
How to Take Care of Your Legs and Feet
Your legs and feet have a big job to do. From the time your parents first cried with joy over your first step to the last step you ever take, your legs and feet will take you on a journey equivalent to walking around the entire Earth three times.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Longevity
Diagnosed
Did you know that each snowflake has a unique design and pattern? No two snowflakes are the same, and the same goes for people's stories. No two people share the same experience. This is my story with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis.
By In the Hyphen7 years ago in Longevity
How to Maximize Your Workouts
If you are already committed to spending time exercising on a regular basis, why not make the most of that time? Although some exercises require your undivided attention, there are a lot of things you can do to make the most of your time while you sweat.
By Steven Walker7 years ago in Longevity
Essential Oils for Kids
Being a parent is hard work. There are so many decisions that have to be made in split seconds. Everything that you decide for them could have an effect on them later on in life, and that can be stressful to think about! One thing that parents often find themselves trying to figure out is what kind of products to bring into their homes. Cleaning products, medicines, etc. all have to be decided upon. What if I told you that there are natural products out there that can take the guessing game out of “Is this good for my child?” Essential oils are pure and natural and have many uses that can be beneficial to your children.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
Top Supplements You Should Be Taking on a Daily Basis
While it may not be the most exciting topic to talk about, supplements are an obsession for many people around the world, especially those who like to take care of themselves and their health. A lot of people have no clue what supplements are. By definition, supplements are vitamins and minerals that are needed to complete or enhance the nutrition you take in on a daily basis.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity