Rest is essential for a balanced and healthy life as it allows the body and mind to recover, regenerate and function optimally.
Taking deliberate decisions and forming healthy routines that advance both mental and physical wellbeing is necessary for leading a restful life. Finding the ideal balance may take some dedication and effort. However, it is possible to live a more relaxed and satisfying life.
Discover practical methods for living a restful life. There are many suggestions and methods to assist you in reducing stress and enhancing your general wellbeing, from setting up a sleeping-friendly setting to building a mindful…
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Participating in Activities You Enjoy As You Age
There are many things you can do to help boost your health as you age, including making healthy food choices and not smoking. But did you know that participating in social and other activities you enjoy can also help support healthy aging?
As you grow older, you may find yourself spending more time at home alone. Being lonely or socially isolated is not good for your overall health. For example, it can increase feelings of depression or anxiety, which can have a negative impact on many other aspects of your health. If you find yourself spending a lot of time…
7 ways to extend the healthy years of your life
More and more people are living to age 100. The average life expectancy at birth in the United States is about 76 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
But although we’re likely to live to an older age than our grandparents’ generation, that doesn’t mean we’re any healthier than they are.
“It’s between four and eight years that we live longer than our grandparents,” on average, says Greg Macpherson, cellular health expert and founder of SRW Laboratories, a biotechnology company.
“People are generally living longer, and we’re generally losing less people earlier. And those two things…
Got senior care? As elderly start to outnumber young, a talk about long-term health care is vital
Have you had “the talk” with the older adults in your life?
No, not the one about the birds and the bees. The one about long-term health care plans.
If you haven’t gone there, you really need to or you’ll risk financial ruin and a poor end-of-life experience, experts warn.
In a decade, older adults are projected to outnumber kids for the first time in US history, according to the Census Bureau. There will be 77 million people aged 65 and older in 2034, compared to 76.5 million under 18, it says. By 2060, nearly one in four Americans will…
Are hybrid workers really healthier? This CEO says it’s true
“There’s actually a significant savings that companies are achieving by transitioning a percentage of their traditional workspace footprint away from a conventional lease over to either working from home or working closer to home or at a co-working location. That’s become a very significant savings.”
And with these co-working spaces, employers also ensure that workers remain engaged with their peers at work, says Berger.
“We value the opportunity to be alongside people, but companies are becoming more geographically distributed than ever before with their teams. So people are looking for a way to gather at a location, leave their homes,…
How to Encourage Healthy Eating in the Workplace
As professionals, we all strive to achieve success in our careers. However, with busy schedules, high-stress environments, and a fast-paced work-life, it can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Making healthy food choices is an essential part of maintaining good health and well-being. But, how do we encourage healthy eating habits in the workplace?
Provide Healthy Food OptionsProviding healthy food options is an effective way to encourage healthy eating habits in the workplace. Stock up on healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole-grain crackers. Consider providing healthy breakfast options such as low-fat yogurt, oatmeal, and whole-grain bread for…
How to Increase Life Expectancy: 10 Simple Steps
Get Daily Exercise
Improvements in life expectancy are strongly linked to daily exercise. A comprehensive review of studies in the Journal of Aging Research showed that people who exercise regularly—even for as little as three hours a week—lived up to 6.9 years longer than those who didn’t.
Habit-building is the key to success. The easiest way to build a habit is to commit to daily workouts even if it’s just for 20 minutes. If you do, you may skip a day but are more likely to get back on track immediately.
If you exercise three days a week and miss…
Healthy fast food options for families and people on the go.
The definition of “fast food” has blurred over the years. What used to mean burgers and fries at a minimal cost has morphed as chains move into the “fast casual” space or beef up their menus with healthier options. Plant-based options are increasing, and it’s becoming easier to order a salad or wrap in just a few minutes.
But sometimes you’re just craving that burger and fries. If you’re looking to eat fast food in more healthy moderation, here are some expert tips and swaps to make.
What is the healthiest fast food?
The healthiest fast food isn’t a place,…