You've probably heard the statistic that women have a longer life expectancy than men. This may not be news, but did you know that men actually have the potential to live just as long and well as women? By prioritizing routine care and making a few key lifestyle changes, men can close the gap — and live longer, healthier lives.
When it comes to your diet, you get out what you put in — literally. A diet consisting of mostly processed foods and artificial additives is strongly linked to inflammation in the body, and consequently, chronic disease. A diet consisting of whole, nutrient-rich foods, on the other hand, is linked to a longer, healthier life.
We all know someone who seems to age in reverse — their energy is contagious, their skin glows, and they keep up with activities most people half their age shy away from. On the flip side, we’ve also met people who feel older than they really are, weighed down by fatigue, aches, or chronic conditions.
You’ve seen it. You’ve heard about it. You may even have some of it lurking in your basement. But do you know just how much it can actually influence your health? Mold is everywhere. It travels through the air outside and inside in the form of spores, and you inhale them regularly. For the most part, these spores are harmless. But the real trouble comes when spores find patches of moisture and grow into toxic mold that can continue to grow in places where you spend a lot of time — like your home or your office building. When toxic mold is present indoors in your space, it becomes a much more constant threat to your health.
It turns out you CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Not only that, but it’s good for your brain. Remember those piano lessons you took as a kid? Memorizing verb conjugations in Spanish? Volunteering at a food pantry? Believe it or not, revisiting some of those long-lost interests or finding similar ones later in life can actually rewire your brain to become healthier and prevent diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Think about a time when you felt angry, anxious, or stressed. Maybe you had a big exam, an argument with a loved one, or a jarring emotional situation. It’s likely that your heart started to race, your breathing became quick and shallow, and you felt yourself start to tremble. Your muscles tensed up. Maybe you even felt dizzy or nauseous.
Have you ever wondered how your body processes the chemicals found in the air, on your food, and in products in your home? What happens when you are exposed to excessive amounts of these chemicals? In our modern, industrialized society, toxins are constantly surrounding you and creating an increased burden on your body’s natural detoxification pathways. You may notice these effects in your body over time with signs like decreased energy, brain fog, sluggish digestion, skin rashes, headaches, and other potential symptoms.
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, tone up, or just get in shape, every fitness plan should feature five elements: aerobic training, strength training, core training, balance training, and stretching. Learn about the importance of each of these elements and how you can start incorporating these into your own routine.
The holidays are in full swing, which means celebrations, gatherings, time with loved ones, and… cold and flu season. With various illnesses going around and more time spent in groups, it’s more important than ever to build up a strong immune system that will carry you through the viral season and remain healthy and thriving.
With Thanksgiving around the corner and the rest of the holiday season not too far behind, gratitude seems an obvious topic to come to mind. You may think of gratitude as a simple gesture of expressing thanks. But really, gratitude blossoms far beyond this gesture, starting within and extending out to connect us with other humans and the world around us.
