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The Effects of Smoking
We have many people in our lives, some of those we know had either quit smoking cigarettes and some who are still are trying. It had been a hard habit to break. The feeling of nicotine coursing through your blood and the sudden rush you get after the first inhale of cigarettes. We all know smoking is bad for you, but how bad is it? Well, let's find out.
By Ada Zuba7 years ago in Longevity
Why I'm Not on a Diet!
Some of us have very complex relationships with food but many of us do not talk about it enough. We never talk about why someone is either under or over the recommended weight for their height. I would describe myself as an emotional eater, meaning my food intake would increase if my emotions were imbalanced. Only recently have I tried to control this habit. I have been distracting myself by reading, go for walks, or simply having more healthier options at home. It was not so much what I was eating rather the action of eating, so when I lost control of my emotions, a way to calm myself was eating.
By N.M.E7 years ago in Longevity
Slim Down with Yoga
Five minutes of yoga each day seemed like a tough commitment at the beginning. Especially for 30 days straight. When I started this unnamed challenge, my main goal was to tone my somewhat undefined, pudgy stomach. I knew I didn't want to workout, mostly because I'm lazy, and working out for 30 days straight seemed like too much of a stretch for me.
By Sylvia Hensley7 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Improve Your Sleep
Want to be more productive and get more done? Well, one of the ways to do so is by improving your sleep. Join us today as we explore five ways to do just that.
By Ramzy Ibrahim7 years ago in Longevity
Workouts You Can Do in the Pool
In a few months, the sun will be warm and people will start to pull the covers off their pools. Swimming is one of the best full-body workouts that you can do. You can do lap swimming which works core, arms, and legs with every kick and pull that you do. You can also run in the pool for a lower-impact, high resistance cardio workout. Not to mention, you can do amazing weight-training workouts all from the comfort of the water. To help you find some of the best workouts for your summer, here are the top four water exercises of all time.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
The Struggles of Living with Chronic Illness
Okay, so let me first preface this by saying that I do not think illness should be an excuse to make excuses for not getting things done, but so many times, I hear people make the following assumptions:
By Katheryn Compton7 years ago in Longevity
Essential Oils, DIY—Yes!
LETS TALK ESSENTIAL OILS Essential oil diffuses to improve your health, increase your energy, or to help you sleep better. While the list of possible uses for a diffuser is quite extensive, I’ve narrowed it down to (what I consider to be) the top ten reasons to own an essential oil diffuser and use it every day.
By Nicky Subono7 years ago in Longevity
Seeking Treatment As an Addict
Coming to Terms with Your Addiction Before any addict can get the treatment that they need in order to reclaim their life, they need to understand exactly what it is that they are fighting. They need to recognize, in other words, that they are an addict.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Longevity
Will Latest E-Cigarette Death Create Change in the Industry?
An exploding e-cigarette just took the life of a young man in Texas, reigniting a years-long discussion about vaping safety. News outlets say William Brown was in the parking lot of a vape and smoke shop on January 27th when his e-cigarette exploded, shot through his neck, and tore his left carotid artery. He was rushed to the hospital and placed in a medically-induced coma, where he died two days later. X-rays following the explosion showed a piece of the e-cigarette lodged in his throat. Brown was just weeks away from his 25th birthday when he died.
By Ashlyn Lipori-Russie7 years ago in Longevity
Water: The Ugly Step Sister
There is all this hype about macronutrients; everyone is Googling how many carbohydrates, fats, and proteins they should be eating.
By John McCabe7 years ago in Longevity
4 Powerful Benefits of Daily Meditation
Meditating is a very powerful tool that we can use to keep our minds sharp and focused. Ever notice that you get lost in thought and forget what you were doing for the last 10 minutes?
By Sumbee7 years ago in Longevity
The Best Pre-Workout Supplements to Improve Your Fitness Training
Today, people are more concerned about being fit and healthy than ever. Every fitness freak is willing to run that extra mile or go for that extra round of rep to get into perfect shape. However, deficiency of strength or energy may prove to be a hindrance, which is why you need a pre-workout supplement to turbo-charge your performance during your workout session.
By Kathy T. Cooley7 years ago in Longevity