Tag: Wellness
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Pilates: 9 Longevity Benefits of This Physical Workout
In the 1920s, Joseph Pilates created a now extremely popular form of exercise. He came up with a series of movements that not only incorporated stretching but also encouraged the body to build muscle. He coined the fitness approach after himself, calling it Pilates and it wasn’t long before this unique workout grew in popularity…
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Our Longevity Is Impacted By Toxins, Here’s What You Need To Know
We’re reading increasingly about the potentially significant threat to our health of toxins, but what exactly are they? How will they impact our longevity? What can we do to reduce our exposure to them? Dr Duncan Carmichael is a functional medicine specialist and author of the book Younger for Longer. He says: “A toxin is…
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What Your Teeth Say About Your Health
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Reasons Why Outdoor Exercises Make You Age Less Quickly
People who are consistent with their fitness routine appear to be a few years younger than their actual age. Ever wondered why? Well, there are many theories that try to explain the magical relationship between exercise and anti-aging, but none of them is conclusive. The common denominator among all the relevant theories, however, is that…
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Dash Diet: 6 Great Reasons To Adopt This Diet In 2020
Last year, the DASH diet was ranked as the second-best diet overall by U.S. News and World Report, after the Mediterranean diet. It was the first time the diet held the number 2 spot, as in 2018 it held the number one spot – a position it had held for eight consecutive years. The reason…
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4 Ways To Have A Happier 2020 With Finland, The Happiest Country In The World
Last year, Finland was named the Happiest Country in the World, for the second year in a row. It’s clear that Finland takes the well-being of its citizens very seriously. That said, with a brand new year ahead of us, perhaps it’s best to adopt a more Finnish approach to life. In fact, the best…
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Sad or SAD? How to Cope With Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s normal to feel sad sometimes considering you cannot be happy every moment of your life, but do you know how to distinguish the difference between normal and abnormal blues? An important question to ask yourself is, “Am I feeling sadder than usual?” If the answer is yes, then you may well be someone that…
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Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Redefines Beauty Standards With Major Win
It would be hard not to discuss South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi’s Miss Universe crowning. Now while everyone has their own opinions about beauty pageants, Zozibini’s win is quite important. In fact, it’s a monumental step in regards to the issue of representation worldwide. For one, Zozibini’s win makes her the first black woman to win…
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Parkinson’s symptoms improved with physical and cognitive exercises
News Alert: Parkinson’s patients’ motor and non-motor symptoms improved with a weekly exercise regimen that included physical and cognitive tasks. This is according to new research presented on 16 December 2019 at The Physiological Society early career conference. The conference was titled Future Physiology 2019: Translating Cellular Mechanisms into Lifelong Health Strategies. Active Lifestyle and…
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Here Are Our Favourite 2019 Health Stories
As the year comes to an end, it’s always important to reflect. Now it can be easy to focus on the less positive aspects of the year. However, it’s also great to look at the other various advances that we’ve made in the past year, especially in terms of health and wellness. That said, here…