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Spending Time in Nature: Benefits & How to Get Started

In the digital age, people are glued to their phones at all hours of the day. Factor in sedentary lifestyles, and we are damaging our mental and physical well-being. This is why we all need to get out—we mean this in the kindest way possible. Spend time outdoors,...

Decluttering: The Life-Changing Benefits of Tidying Up

One in 11 Americans have so many belongings that they have to pay a sweet $91.14 per month (on average) for storage space outside their homes. It’s not necessarily hoarding—sometimes, they just have difficulty parting with their prized possessions because of the...

Air Purifiers: Impact on health and disease

Our “environment” is one of many ways that it is possible to “leverage” health outcomes. In other words, decrease inflammation (correlated with many diseases) and optimize cell function. “Environmental air pollution has a direct impact on human health, being...

The Miracle of Faith: How It Can Help You Live Longer

“Religion” gets criticized and mocked, but nobody (not even science) can deny it can be good for you. For starters, a study of more than 1,500 newspaper obituaries from across the U.S. shows it can help you live 9.45 years longer than non-spiritual folks. But this...

Exploring the Connection Between Cortisol, Stress, and Overall Health

Exploring the Connection Between Cortisol, Stress, and Overall Health

The “Longevity” game is not about living long, but living “well”. And the hidden player calling the shots might be cortisol, aka the stress hormone. As stress permeates our lives, its effects on our overall health become increasingly apparent. In this article we will...

Hormetic Stress: The Good Stress For A Happy Healthy Life

Hormetic Stress: The Good Stress For A Happy Healthy Life

It’s so easy to be tempted by the allure of comfort.  In fact, technology and society have convinced us that this is of the upmost importance. You’re cold? Turn on your thermstat. Don’t like that noise? Drown it out with “white noise”.  Feeling hungry? No problem. The...

Sarcopenia: Impact on health and longevity

Sarcopenia: Impact on health and longevity

Implications Of Sarcopenia On Health And Longevity It is easy to assume that losing some strength is a “normal part of aging”. In fact, maybe you have even heard this from your healthcare providers. The truth is that getting “weaker” as we age is not “normal” and...

Is Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Better For You?

Is Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration Better For You?

Water is essential for life, but not all water is created equal. Tap water can contain harmful contaminants and chemicals that can have adverse effects on our health. This is where reverse osmosis water purification comes in. Reverse osmosis (RO) is a highly effective...