Author: Pie Mulumba
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The Greener The City, The Happier Its People, Study Finds
A little dose of happiness is exactly what each of us needs to get through the day, so what’s the best way to get those endorphins flowing? Might we suggest spending some time in green spaces? Spending time in nature has a lot of benefits for your health. In fact, recent studies indicating that the…
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The Early Bird Doesn’t Develop Depression, Study Finds
Are you a morning person? If not, you may want to change your habits. While getting up bright and early may sound like an unnecessary task, a new study has found that waking up early may be great for your mental health. In fact, researchers found that the earlier you wake up, the more you…
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Ciara Wants Black Women To Protect Themselves Against Cervical Cancer
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]When was the last time you went for a pap smear? Did you know that regular Pap screening can help to decrease…
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Study Finds The Best Diet For Healthy Aging
We may not have the complete secret to longevity. However, we do know some of the ingredients, one of which is diet. The foods we eat can have a profound effect on our health. In fact, some foods can even speed up, as well as slow down, aging. So which foods can help us age…
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Miss Dhanusha on Prioritizing Self-Care During A Pandemic
These past few months have been hard on us. This is why it’s always important to regularly check in on yourself and to practice some much-needed self-care when you do. So, how do you begin the journey to self-care? Luckily, Longevity LIVE created Wellness Wednesdays. It’s a weekly Instagram interview at 19h00 SAST hosted by…
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The Ultimate Guide to Hair Porosity
Hair porosity refers to your hair’s ability to absorb and retain moisture. Each strand of hair has a flexible outer layer known as the hair “cuticle” and the cuticle determines how easily moisture can pass in and out of the hair strand. It can be genetic, but external factors may also play a role. Chemical…
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Coping With Grief During The Holiday Season
In previous years, holiday cheer has been what helps us unwind and get ready for the July summer break, but as time has proven, 2021 is anything but like previous years and as a result, the holiday season is likely to be not a happy time of year for everyone, especially when you consider that…
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New Alzheimer’s Drug: Cause For Hope or Premature?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new drug developed for Alzheimer’s Disease. This is the first development in over 20 years. Unfortunately, the decision and the drug itself appear to be controversial. The drug, known as Aduhelm (scientific name: aducanumab) has been developed by the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company Biogen…
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Sex Addiction: Breaking The Stigma and Recognizing The Signs
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Despite what a few people may believe, sex addiction is actually quite a common condition that many people suffer from. In fact,…
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9 Things That Happen When You Take A Daily Probiotic
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]In case you need a reminder, gut health is important for better overall health. So what’s one…