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Aging with Purpose
I never imagined I would find the most fulfilling part of my life after sixty. In my younger years, I thought aging meant slowing down, fading into the background, and giving way to the next generation. I believed, like many do, that purpose had an expiration date—that once your kids moved out, your job ended, or your body started to ache more than usual, your role in the world shrank.
By From Dust to Stars7 months ago in Longevity
Fasting for Fast Weight Loss: A Guide to Rapid and Effective Results
Fasting has been used for health and spiritual practices throughout human history. It has become increasingly popular in recent years as a weight loss tool. "Fasting for Fast Weight Loss" can be effective. However, it may not be simple for everyone. This is due to individual differences in lifestyle and adherence challenges.
By AhnafSorwar Labib7 months ago in Longevity
From Burnout to Bed Rotting
Scrolling, streaming, and snacking while lying in bed may sound like a great way to spend a lazy weekend morning. But for many Gen Zers, it’s become a common crutch for self-care known by the social media term “bed rotting.” This trend isn’t about simply taking some downtime; it’s a response to overwhelming stress, burnout, and mental fatigue. It’s also potentially detrimental to long-term health, raising the concerns of sleep experts.
By Drew Miller7 months ago in Longevity
Digital Detox: How Unplugging for 7 Days Gave Me My Life Back
It started with a simple question: “When was the last time you were truly alone with your thoughts?” I couldn’t answer. Not honestly. Every quiet moment in my life had been filled with a screen—scrolling, swiping, reacting, refreshing. I checked my phone the moment I woke up and fell asleep to the blue glow of notifications.
By Abdul Musawer 7 months ago in Longevity
Holistic Strategies to Balance Your Blood Pressure Naturally
High blood pressure — or hypertension — is also known as the "silent killer" for its impeccable record. It's found in nearly half of all American adults, typically without anyone realizing it, and increases their chance of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. The good news: drug treatment isn't always necessary to manage it. With a few simple lifestyle changes, many people can lower their blood pressure naturally — and keep it there.
By Velma Lovemore7 months ago in Longevity
Slow Living: The Lifestyle That Helped Me Find Peace in a Fast World
We live in a world that celebrates speed. Fast food. Fast results. Fast money. We’re encouraged to hustle, grind, and squeeze every minute for productivity. For a while, I did exactly that. I chased deadlines, kept a packed schedule, said “yes” to everything, and measured my value by how busy I was.
By Abdul Musawer 7 months ago in Longevity
More Life, More Joy
It happened on a quiet Tuesday morning. I was sipping lukewarm coffee, scrolling mindlessly through social media, when I stumbled across an old photo of myself. It was from five years ago, taken during a family trip to the mountains. I didn’t look particularly glamorous or even overly happy in that photo—but I looked alive. My eyes were brighter. My shoulders weren’t hunched. I wasn’t weighed down by stress, fatigue, or the dull ache of burnout.
By From Dust to Stars7 months ago in Longevity
Hormone Health and Plant-Based Diets: What You NEED to Know
One thing you will never see me doing is touting a complete overhaul of your eating patterns to be full plant-based and only plant-based - but I won’t ignore the really cool benefits that come with leaning in to more plant-based foods, in more of a “plant forward” approach.
By Emily the Period RD7 months ago in Longevity
