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Oprah Winfrey’s Greatest Accomplishments
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have heard of Oprah Winfrey. She is everywhere and even though her very successful talk show has been off of the air, her OWN television network is still up and running and her face continues to appear on her monthly magazine cover. Oprah Winfrey's career has spanned every form of media and beyond. She has had a turn in being an actress, talk show host, producer, and philanthropist. Among Oprah Winfrey's greatest accomplishments are being Chairwoman and CEO of both Harpo Productions and The Oprah Winfrey Network. She has co-authored five books, and has started The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, a school designed to educate and develop the leadership skills of young women in South Africa. And as if that's not enough, Winfrey has been featured in TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people on an impressive 10 occasions.
By Banji Ganchrow10 years ago in Longevity
Best Organic Coffee Brands
Most people today want to be healthy and make better choices for their body. We've all learned that what we consume has a direct effect on our body's health and functions. By choosing to eat organic foods, organic coffee included, we are making a conscious choice to develop a healthy functioning body, as well as contribute to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable environment.
By James Porterson10 years ago in Longevity
Best Yoga Essentials
What do a downward facing dog and a camel have in common? They are both poses that every yogi has mastered. Yet for beginners, these poses just sound like animals that have nothing to do with yoga. Choosing to take yoga classes is the first step in becoming more self-aware and adding more flexibility from head to toe. The second step is to get all the yoga essentials needed to take advantage of the classes you are attending and the health benefits of the practice. Once you've got the drive and the yoga essentials, the only thing stopping you from becoming a yogi, is that first deep breath in and long exhale out.
By Mackenzie Lu10 years ago in Longevity
How Does Smoking Affect Your Body?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), since 2005, smoking rates for adults in the United States has steady declined from 20.9 percent to 16.8 percent in 2014. This decline highlights the progress made in discouraging the habit, but currently, smoking is still prevalent, not only among adults but among adolescents, as well. The CDC further cited that in 2014, 12.7 percent of high school students and 3.1 percent of students in middle school were cigarette smokers.
By James Porterson10 years ago in Longevity
Health in the Bible
While most religious people are drawn to their religion for spiritual reasons, studies have shown that adamantly following a religion can impact your lifestyle and your health. Religion can have an impact on a person's weight, overall happiness, anxiety, and blood pressure. In many cases, people seek out religion in times of severe stress. The community and faith provided by religious organizations has been shown to help people through hardship, and many choose to continue their dedication to religion because of the help they were given. In this way, religion helps many people walk away from harmful circumstances in their lives such as drug use, alcoholism, or dangerous professions.
By David McCleary11 years ago in Longevity
Best Yogi Instagrams
Whether you’re looking for inspiration, instructional videos, or just some good old fashioned yoga fun, these yogi Instagrams will make a great addition to your feed. We’ve known it for a while now—yogis just aren’t like everyone else. While our non-yogi friends use Instagram to snap selfies and culinary creations, we can be found marveling at the insane asanas mastered by the yogis of Instagram. The best yogi Instagrams are chock full of mastered poses, inspiration, and the feeling of community in the realm of yoga.
By Mackenzie Lu11 years ago in Longevity
Funny Yoga Pick Up Lines
For avid yogis, yoga can be a physical, mental, and spiritual experience which rivals the feelings you may have during sex, thanks to the release of those happy little endorphins. Since both intimacy and yoga have many similar benefits to offer like stress relief, increased blood flow, and weight loss, how great would it be to join the two. The more yoga you practice the better sex life you can have and the more sex you have the better life will be! Not only does yoga do a body good, but it can also increase concentration, inspire thought, and open your heart, which are all positives if you are single and ready to yoga mingle. So next time you step into that studio full of relaxing music, tight pants, and pretzel-folded bodies, here are a few funny yoga pick up lines that are sure to start a very interesting conversation.
By Jus L'amore11 years ago in Longevity
Dental Care Tips
Statistics show that a person with a healthy mouth and gums is more likely to have better overall health than a person with even a minor oral problem. Although clinical research on the effects that certain foods have on teeth and gums isn't concrete, one thing is perfectly clear: Plaque is the enemy and the best way to beat it is with thorough brushing and flossing.
By Alicia Springer11 years ago in Longevity
