If you’d like to lower your blood pressure, it could be as simple as not answering the phone. Being on the phone for 30 minutes a week can increase blood pressure by 12% – and that’s not from one phone call – that’s all the calls in total. And it doesn’t have anything to do…
We’re only halfway through February, but are you already feeling burned out and feel like you need time off already? Not just for a vacation, since deciding to take time off work can be a challenge, but to do it for mental health reasons makes it all that harder. Taking a sabbatical has been shown…
As we age, we may find ourselves becoming more forgetful. The good news, is that there are steps you can take now to help keep your brain healthy and your memory strong: Follow a healthy diet – fruits, veggies, whole grains, fish, healthy fats all have nutrients like antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids that boost…
It’s tough to break bad habits. And those revolving around food can be especially hard to break. But there are some we do daily that you should avoid, because it can be really harming your health: Don’t skip breakfast – it’s one of our worst habits – and you end up overeating the rest of…
Have you been getting by on just 5 or 6 hours of sleep? It’s possible, as nearly a third of us aren’t getting the recommended 7+ hours we need per night. A lack of sleep will affect your waking hours – in the short-term, a loss of attention span, poor decision-making, fatigue, and irritability are…
When times are tough, it’s a challenge to remain positive. But if you can do it – you might live longer. A new study found that optimism can add years to your life. This study lasted over two decades! They asked a lot of questions over the years of 160,000 people – and the ones…
As we age, so do our brains – but there is a way to help keep our brains younger – learning a second language. Two recent studies looked at individuals who could at least understand a second language, and those who were most fluent did much better on cognitive tests. Scientists believe those who can…
If you want to add years to your life, all you need is five minutes. And this comes from an expert on longevity! A few quick things to do every day to extend your life starts with habit stacking. This is where you add something positive to what you’re already doing, like practicing mindfulness while…
There are two things – how old you are and how old you feel. And for most of us, we don’t feel our age. A new study shows that we think or feel we’re about 20% younger than we are. Meaning a 30-year-old feels 24; a 40-year-old feels like they’re in their early 30s; and…
This is the week for new year’s resolutions – and one of them for all of us should be to stay hydrated. It’s important for your overall health, and a new study has found it’ll help you live longer – those who don’t drink enough water have a 20% shorter life expectancy! But, before you…