self care

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Cholesterol Explained: How to Balance the Good and Bad for a Healthy Heart
Quick Take Cholesterol isn’t the villain — imbalance is. LDL and triglycerides force plaque in, HDL escorts it out. Getting the blend right (and monitoring non-HDL and ApoB when necessary) along with easy lifestyle improvements can significantly reduce your lifetime heart risk. (www.heart.org)
By Velma Lovemore7 months ago in Longevity
Why Doing Nothing Is The Wrong Solution To Burnout
Without a Doubt, the Largest Problem in Business... Burnout. It is Impacting Over 80% of the Workforce... And Continues to Get Worse.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)7 months ago in Longevity
Surviving Surgery
So I survived having half my thyroid removed from my body. It’s kinda crazy to think that I had my throat cut open and something that was a part of my was removed. The only evidence that it was ever there is the nice little scar they left on my neck. I like to joke that you should see the other guy. Even though it was something that was causing me problems, and is a great thing that it is gone, it’s still weird to think about how it is gone. It had been apart of me for my entire life until now. The stiffness in my neck every time I try to move is the only reminder of what I went through. The past life I lived ailed by this thing in my neck that didn’t want me to live a normal life. It’s a weird metaphor I know and maybe i am overthinking this.
By Thomas Terry7 months ago in Longevity
The Most Important Piece of Fitness Gear I Never Knew I Needed. AI-Generated.
I used to think I had my fitness routine dialed in. I had the high-tech running shoes with the carbon fiber plates, the GPS watch that tracked every conceivable metric, and a drawer full of sweat-wicking apparel. I was a gear junkie, always looking for that next piece of equipment that would give me an edge, help me push a little harder, or recover a little faster.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics7 months ago in Longevity
I Thought My Body Was Falling Apart. Turns Out, It Was Just My Feet.. AI-Generated.
It started subtly. A new ache in my lower back that I blamed on my office chair. A twinge in my knee during my weekend jog that I wrote off as "getting older." That sharp, stabbing pain in my heel for the first few steps out of bed, which became a grim, daily ritual.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics7 months ago in Longevity
The Critical Link Between Body Weight and Foot Pain. AI-Generated.
In the world of health and wellness, some topics can be difficult to discuss, but are absolutely essential for a complete understanding of our bodies. The relationship between our body weight and the health of our feet is one of them. It’s not a matter of judgment or aesthetics; it is a fundamental issue of physics. Your feet are the structures responsible for bearing the entire load of your body, and the forces they endure are immense.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics7 months ago in Longevity
This Is What Drinking Black Coffee Daily For 30 Days Does To Your Body
You hear it all the time: "I can't start my day without coffee." For millions, that first cup is a sacred ritual, a non-negotiable kickstart to the engine. But what if you stripped away the sugar, skipped the cream, and committed to just the pure, unadulterated essence of the bean? What happens when you drink black coffee, and nothing but black coffee, for a full 30 days?
By Gia7 months ago in Longevity
Breathe Better, Live Stronger: The Overlooked Key to Lasting Vitality
Take a deep breath in... and slowly let it out. It’s something we do roughly 20,000 times a day, often without a second thought. Yet, that simple act of breathing is the very foundation of our energy, our vitality, and our life. When our lungs aren't functioning at their best, it can subtly – or sometimes dramatically – impact everything from our stamina during a walk to the quality of our sleep and even our body's natural defenses.
By Gia7 months ago in Longevity
Snail Mucin vs. Biodance Mask: Which TikTok Skincare Star Deserves the Glow-Up in 2025?
If you’ve been anywhere near TikTok lately, you know skincare isn’t just a routine — it’s a full-on cultural moment. From snail mucin serums to overnight collagen masks, creators are raving about products that promise the elusive “glass skin” glow. But with so many viral options, which one actually deserves a spot in your lineup?
By Yoshaa Reviews7 months ago in Longevity
Move in Silence Like a New York Sunrise
Good morning, and welcome to my Monday Morning Huddle for the last week of August. The recent new moon in Virgo speaks of new projects and new ideas; ergo, procrastination is not encouraged, but manifestation need not be spoken. Moving in silence, like the rising sun captures intentions on a static backdrop, rising one to the top without interference from would-be storms of naysayers' shade.
By Marilyn Glover7 months ago in Longevity
Rebuild and Protect Your Joints: A Week-by-Week Approach to Pain-Free Movement
No need to flip your life upside down to have healthier joints. With tiny, steady habits, you can reduce pain, boost mobility, build muscle to "off-load" your joints, and feed the tissues that keep you moving. Think of this as reclaiming joint function—strength, stability, flexibility—rather than making promises to regrow cartilage overnight. The following plan starts slow and builds in intensity, week by week.
By Velma Lovemore7 months ago in Longevity
“Exercise: The Breath of a Healthy Life”. AI-Generated.
If we can waste minutes on useless things, we can surely invest half an hour for our health. In life, some things are so essential that without them, survival becomes impossible. Just as breath is necessary for life, exercise is necessary for good health. Sadly, in today’s busy world, most people complain that they don’t have time to exercise. Yet, when we look deeper, we realize that we often waste fifteen to twenty minutes scrolling through social media, watching unnecessary videos, or engaging in unproductive habits. Ironically, we never notice these wasted moments, but we always feel that setting aside thirty minutes for exercise is too much. This mindset is one of the biggest barriers between us and a healthy, energetic life.
By Ihtisham Ulhaq7 months ago in Longevity