Share on PinterestA study found that heart-healthy lifestyle habits described in the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8, such as physical activity and quality sleep, are associated with a longer lifespan and more years spent free of chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes and cancer. urbazon/Getty Images
The American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 is a concept that defines cardiovascular health based on four modifiable behaviors, such as physical activity and sleep, and four modifiable biometric measures, such as weight, blood glucose, and blood lipid levels, that impact cardiovascular health.
The composite cardiovascular health score measured using the aforementioned…
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny
Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!
Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks…
Plan to Allow 69-Hour Work Week Upsets Gen Zs, Millennials in South Korea
(Bloomberg) — South Korea will consider its plan to increase the maximum weekly work hours to 69 after its “MZ Generation” of millennials and Generation Z members balked at the idea that many saw as destroying a healthy work-life balance.
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The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed relevant agencies to consider plans to revise the current cap of 52 hours and “communicate better with the public, especially with Generation Z and millennials,” press secretary Kim Eun-hye said in a statement Tuesday.
The move could be seen as a retreat for Yoon, who has backed pro-business…
Treadmill Workouts: Are They Still a Thing?
In the dynamic landscape of fitness trends, certain staples, such as treadmill workouts, may seem to have lost their novelty. However, despite the rise of various high-intensity interval training (HIIT) routines, trendy group classes, and fitness apps, treadmill workouts remain a significant part of many individuals’ fitness regimes. Here’s why:
Versatility
The treadmill is one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment. It caters to people of all fitness levels, from beginners to elite athletes. It allows for a wide range of workouts, including steady-state cardio, interval training, and incline workouts, accommodating the user’s specific fitness goals and needs.…
7 ways for you to stay healthy as you get older
The older we get, the greater our interest in staying healthy, fit and strong.
Not surprisingly, this has given birth to an industry that caters to longevity, filled with bold promises of extended life and happiness for seniors.
Often, products are loosely regulated and touted by studies conducted by manufacturers or sponsors.
So where can we find the Fountain of Youth? Read on.
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A workaholic discovered quitting was the start of a healthy life
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My name is Janet. I’m a recovering workaholic.
Almost two years ago I quit working full time and transformed my life. After decades as a frazzled, 24-7 Washington political reporter I retired and became a freelance writer, leaving more time to cultivate other interests and try new things. It’s been great for my physical and mental health.
I loved my career, but it consumed me. Phone calls came and went at all hours. Pinging texts and news alerts relentlessly jangled my nerves. All my waking hours, I checked Twitter as reflexively as I used to check…
7 Ways to Follow the Mediterranean Diet
Named one of the healthiest diets in the world for six years in a row, the Mediterranean diet is abundant in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and healthy fats. It features fish and poultry—lean protein sources—over red meat. Red wine is consumed regularly but in moderate amounts.
Research suggests that the benefits of this eating pattern are many: improved outcomes for intentional weight loss, better management of blood glucose (sugar) levels and reduced risk of cognitive decline, to name a few. The Mediterranean diet has also been associated with reduced levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart attacks, strokes…
I’m known as Thailand’s ‘Happiness Farmer.’ Here’s how I built a haven of simple living in a high-pressure world.
Jon Jandai is Thailand’s self-proclaimed ‘happiness farmer’ and founder of the Pun Pun Center for Self Reliance.
Jandai and those who live on the farm grow their own food, make soap and shampoo, and build shelters.
Dozens of people from around the world come to the center to learn how to live a self-sustaining lifestyle.
This is an as-told-to essay based on a conversation with Jon Jandai, the 60-year-old founder of the Pun Pun Center for Self Reliance in Thailand. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.
I grew up in a remote area in Northeastern Thailand, widely…