You probably know by now that stretching is important for maintaining or even improving your mobility. There are several forms of exercise, such as Pilates, that have a particular focus on these kinds of movements. Yoga may be one of the most famous. The history of yoga dates back thousands of years to ancient India. […]
1. Whatever kind of exercise you prefer, the key to improvement is practicing regularly. It doesn’t necessarily have to be every day – you do need breaks – but it should be happening multiple times a week. 2. If you want to know that your health is improving because of your regular exercise, you also
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It’s difficult enough trying to look and feel your best when facing the regular day-to-day challenges of modern life. When you add additional hardships – like the toll that both cancer and its treatment can take on the body – it can seem almost impossible. Whether it’s surgery or chemotherapy, cancer treatments are notoriously draining.
1. Your skin is the shield that protects the rest of your body from outside elements. That means it’s at particular risk of becoming worn or damaged. To keep it both healthy and attractive, you need to take special care of it. 2. You can start by cleansing regularly. The recommended frequency is about twice
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“What on earth is gerontology?”, I hear you say. It’s not exactly a word that comes up in day-to-day conversation. Well, unless you’re a gerontologist! But if we’re going to talk about anti-aging, we need to talk about aging more generally, and that’s where gerontology comes into play. Gerontology is the study of aging, like
1. Longevity is sometimes used as a synonym for life expectancy. It’s about how long you can expect to live and whether you’ll make it into old age. It’s a complicated question affected by lots of factors. Some of those factors you can control, but others you can’t. 2. For example, there’s not much you
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How do you make the most of your exercise? You might try to ensure you do a range of different workouts, with some cardiovascular, some strength training and some mobility-focused movement. You might try to shore it up with a balanced diet full of important nutrients. You might join a group so you can enjoy
We’ve talked before about the benefits of being part of a community. It’s a great way to improve your health outcomes. And humans are social creatures by nature (with some exceptions), so we generally like looking for communities we can join. It sounds like a simple way to make life better. But communities don’t magically
1. Motivation is what drives you to do something. You’ll never achieve a goal, whether it’s as difficult as climbing Mount Everest or as simple as getting out of bed, unless you can find a way to motivate yourself. 2. Some people rely on extrinsic motivation. That’s the external rewards, like words of praise or
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There are two challenges to meet when there’s something you need to do. One is being physically able to do it. The other is mentally convincing yourself that you both can and want to do it. According to some psychologists, the second is much more important than the first. Carol Dweck is probably the most
