The ten best and worst states in the US for a combination of both a long and healthy life have been revealed and California was not among the top five.
Hawaii was rated the highest overall for those seeking a healthy lifestyle and high life expectancy, followed by Minnesota, Vermont, Washington and New Hampshire.
Similarly, states with the lowest life expectancy tend to be states with the least healthy lifestyles and were mainly in the southeast. West Virginia was ranked last overall, followed by Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky.
Notably, California did not even make the top five most healthy…
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How To Lose The Extra Kilos In A Week
The biggest mistake we make when we make the decision to finally start this diet that can make our lives a little harder, is that we lean on things that end up bringing us the opposite results. What are we trying to say? A smart tip if you want to lose excess weight in a few days is not to frantically avoid sweets and carbohydrates, but to drop small “bad” habits. The idea is not to overdo it, which can also be a strong psychological burden for us, but to follow advice that will actually bring radical changes over time.…
‘I worry for the times ahead’
Panel voter
The historic criminal indictment against former US President Donald Trump has sparked another partisan flashpoint in an already deeply polarized nation.
Ahead of his court appearance next Tuesday, voters have been sharing with the BBC their strong felt reactions to the first prosecution of a former president.
Whatever their political affiliation, most of our voter panel agreed that the unprecedented case left the US in uncharted waters.
Jim Sullivan
This is an excellent example of the politicization of the judiciary. It’s a huge mistake. Banana republic style vintage. It’s, in my opinion, totally undermining our rule of law…
How Our Body Reacts To A Long-Haul Flight
In a few years, direct flights lasting 20 hours will possibly be a reality. On such occasions, we wonder how we could keep ourselves as healthy and fit as possible on a very long air journey.
The announcement by various airlines that from 2025 they will be able to offer direct flights from Australia to the US and Europe has opened a new debate about how much the human body can withstand in the air – mentally and physically.
In particular, the non-stop flights will last 20 hours and will concern the trips from Sydney to New York and London.…
These healthy habits might also lead to a happier life
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Is the secret to happiness a warm puppy? A good marriage? A rewarding career? Or something else entirely?
Happiness means different things to different people, but a growing body of research suggests keeping a smile on your face may help add years to your life by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and death from all causes.
Not feeling it? Health experts say there are daily habits that might just make a difference. Here are five:
keep it moving
Granted, the words “physical exercise” don’t always make people smile. They might even elite groans. But…
Healthy lifestyle helps cancer warrior to triumph over disease
“I am cancer-free! Tears of joy!”
Dina Zulueta, a wife, mother, yoga teacher, mindfulness meditation teacher, and prime mover of the Save the Trees Coalition based in Pampanga, shared her message of joy with matching happy and crying emojis on Wednesday, March 15, after receiving positive results from her positron emission tomography (PET) scan.
It marked the second time she overcame a life-threatening medical situation posed by cancer.
Dina’s first bout occurred in 2000 when she had been diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma.
Her youngest daughter was just 10 months old at the time, and her initial response was, “Hindi…
No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Bars
These No Bake Chocolate Pumpkin Bars are filled with delicious ingredients like peanut butter, pumpkin, rolled oats, and puffed rice cereal all topped with a layer of dark chocolate and festive sprinkles for the perfect sweet treat!
Is there anything better than a chewy peanut butter bar? Well yes. A chewy peanut butter PUMPKIN bar all drizzled with melted dark chocolate! Seriously SO dang good and made festive for Halloween with fun sprinkles. These chocolate pumpkin bars are super simple to make and only take about 10 minutes with zero baking necessary. Simple, delicious and your kids will absolutely love…
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps – Eat Yourself Skinny
Inspired by PF Changs’ famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor! Perfect as an appetizer, side or even main dish for a healthy meal the whole family will love!
If you are a fan of PF Changs’ lettuce wraps like us are then you will seriously LOVE these. Not only are the flavors in this dish insane, but the entire recipe literally only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. These lettuce wraps are perfect for an easy weeknight meal, but they also make a delicious appetizer…