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Most recently published stories in Longevity.

Becoming a 'Real Grown-Up'
When I was a young child, I firmly believed that I would reach adulthood at the age of fifteen, and I couldn't wait. I don't know what convinced me of this number—perhaps it was the misrepresentation of teenagers on TV, but I do know that I was absolutely certain of it. Needless to say, when I reached the ripe old age of fifteen, I did not behave nor feel the slightest bit grown-up.
By Hannah Amiee8 years ago in Longevity
Artificial Sweeteners
Sugar is not merely sugar. Sugar comes in many different forms and is present in all the foods we eat and the beverages we consume unless the product label reads as, "Sugar-Free."
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
Mind + Motivation= Success
There are many aspects of being healthy. There's how well you eat and how often you exercise, but there's also how you think. Many people face mental roadblocks when trying to reach their fitness goals. It's common and I'm sure it has happened to everyone at least once. Breaking past those barriers is what's going to help. It helped me when I was just starting to learn how to work out for myself.
By A Jackson8 years ago in Longevity
Can "Shipping and Handling" Become a Provocative Means to Weight Loss?
This is a mental thought exercise, meant to get you to think of your weight loss journey in a new way. Let's pretend that your personal trainer ordered a delivery to their home. The item that they ordered for delivery is a box with 20 pounds of your weight loss.
By Ariel Royzin8 years ago in Longevity
Yoga: A Life of Uncertainty
Seeking a mindful life... I never thought that yoga would be the answer to my problems. Growing up I had a great life. I performed in many school productions, I had my parents supporting me every step of the way and we would do everything together. I exceeded through school gaining 8 GCSE's, 3 BTEC's, and 1 AS level. I thought that I was doing everything I could to push myself. But clearly, that was not enough. In fact, it was far from enough.
By Aliex Anne8 years ago in Longevity
The Truth About Sugar
Sugar is not merely sugar. Sugar comes in many different forms and is present in all the foods we eat and the beverages we consume unless the product label reads as "sugar-free."
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
A Diagnosis Changed My Life
While the title gives the idea I was diagnosed recently, that is far from the case. I have been more or less in denial for nearly five years.
By Jillian A8 years ago in Longevity
More Reflections on Running & Writing
As journeys do, I’ve come across more hurdles and discovered more ways I can use lessons learned from one to influence the other.
By Robyn Russo8 years ago in Longevity
Glistening Red and Black
A thick, rubbery smell, combined with the unmistakable stench of sweat surrounds the early risers in the UFC gym. A bright red wrestling mat, glistening with sweat, challenges fighters to spar with their coaches as soon as they enter, followed by an octagonal cage, inviting only the daring and fierce to step in. From the comparatively less noisy section towards the left of the cage, float only low grunts and the sound of vibrating weights. In comparison, the right side of the cage houses nearly thirty-five boxing bags and a dozen sweaty, panting individuals. A lean boxing coach enjoys his time advising various individuals by the punching bags; near the weight equipment, a fitness instructor helps people of all sizes perfect their lifting form which contrasts the tall kick-boxing instructor, who brawls inside the octagonal cage.
By Irbaz Ali8 years ago in Longevity
Donuts Help Me Stay In Shape
It has come to the point where I no longer talk about food or anything fitness related around one of my friends. In the beginning, she reacted in awe as she noticed how I could eat donuts, chocolate, french fries and pizza everyday or every other day and not gain a pound. While I indulge in these delicious yet supposedly diet-killing foods, she refrains from eating anything with flour, sugar or fat; or so she says. My friend assumes I am genetically blessed, and constantly tells me how she wishes she could have my metabolism. However, what was initially light-hearted jealousy soon turned into all out envy. Well, great. Now I feel bad.
By Oliver Sage8 years ago in Longevity
Marathon Runners and Exercise Training Require Wise Food Choices
The most critical first step before running any race is to get your doctor's approval. Wise Food Choices for a Marathon Runner
By Carolann Sherwood8 years ago in Longevity
How to Flavor Kombucha
The kombucha tea craze has been sweeping the nation this decade, and it's not hard to figure out why. There are many reasons why kombucha is good for you, including being good for your heart, having anti-inflammatory properties, and giving you energy. If you're wondering how to flavor kombucha though, you probably already know all this. What you are desperately trying to figure out though, is how to make that vinegary taste a little more tolerable. I know I can't stand plain kombucha, no matter how good it is for me, so I need to add some yummy fruits and herbs to make it not only tolerable, but maybe even good if I get lucky!
By Lorna Vause8 years ago in Longevity