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Healthy communities explained in three steps

Three key aspects of cities and towns have a big impact on community and individual health, according to Joanna Lombard of the University of Miami School of Architecture. Lombard summarizes his research on healthy communities in a video interview with urban planner Victor Dover: The greatest predictor of our longevity and health is the level of social interaction—and that goes beyond family to people we see on a daily basis, like the person serving you coffee in the local cafe. The design of the neighborhood you live in impacts the interactions. Research supporting this finding has been conducted all over…
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Longevity expert Peter Attia shares the walking workout he swears by to stay healthy and prevent falls as you age

Whether it’s a morning cup of tea, a daily meditation, or a call to your closest friend, your daily habits impact your health and happiness. While Dr. Peter Attia, author of New York Times best seller Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity, said there’s no “silver bullet” to increase one’s health span and life span, there are still a variety of longevity-linked habits that may work for you to stave off age-related diseases and early mortality. “People have so much more agency over this than they will ever believe if they don’t take the step to educate themselves on…
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Life Time Announces Summer 2023 Opening of Life Time Sienna in Missouri City; Preview Center Open

Published: Jun. 15, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT Memberships now available for 124,000-square-foot athletic country club, Life Time’s 12th location in the Houston market MISSOURI CITY, Texas, june 152023 /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, today announced the late-summer opening of Life Time Sienna, its 30thth destination in Texas. A preview center is now open at 8421 Hwy. 6 suite #400 for prospective members to learn more and be among the first to join the highly anticipated club. With an outdoor beach club, leisure pools, an expansive workout floor, six dedicated studio spaces and…
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Stay Active, Stay Healthy: Wellness in Senior Living

As we get older, our health often becomes an even greater priority. It’s no secret that leading an active, healthy lifestyle can have a profound impact on our wellbeing. That’s why senior living communities are increasingly placing a strong emphasis on health and wellness. In this post, we’ll explore how senior living promotes an active and healthy lifestyle, fostering physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Physical Fitness Senior living communities like Belmont Village Senior Living understand the importance of wellness and physical fitness and offer a variety of options to help residents stay active. From fitness classes tailored to different abilities…
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10 WWE Wrestlers Who Are Very Lucky To Be In Good Health

The life of a professional wrestler is not an easy one, because with the fame and glory comes a lot of difficulties as well. Constantly being away from family, putting the body through serious punishment, and many wrestlers slipping into addictions can lead to life being very hard for many by the end. RELATED: Shane McMahon & 6 Other Wrestlers Who Are Remembered For Their Bumps This is ultimately why a lot of wrestlers end up passing away at a young age and even more wind up struggling and being in difficult health with a lot of pain. Luckily, there…
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11 Tips for Better Digestive Health

5. Incorporate probiotics — and prebiotics — into your diet. Probiotics are the same kind of healthy bacteria and yeasts naturally present in your digestive tract. “They help keep the body healthy by combating the effects of a poor diet, antibiotics and stress,” says Adams. In addition, probiotics can enhance nutrient absorption, may help break down lactose, strengthen your immune system, and possibly even help treat IBS, notes Harvard Health Publishing. Adams recommends that people eat good sources of probiotics, such as low-fat yogurt or kefir, on a daily basis. In addition to probiotics, prebiotics can help your digestion as…
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Heart Failure Recovery Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today

Source: ljubaphoto / Getty Lliving a full and healthy life with heart failure is possible. With simple lifestyle changes, the power to live a heart-healthy life is in your hands. About 6.2 million adults in the United States live with heart failure, according to the CDC. It may develop as a result of a range of heart conditions that impact the heart’s ability to pump sufficient blood and oxygen throughout the body. How to live a heart-healthy lifestyle Before we dive into lifestyle changes, it’s important to know some of the risk factors of heart failure. Smoking tobacco, excessive alcohol…
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5 Easy Habits for a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle

Everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. However, juggling work, family, and responsibilities can make it hard to achieve that goal. In trying to do the best in every aspect of our lives, we end up sacrificing our health, whether mentally or physically, and sometimes we do it for things that are not really necessary. With the fast pace of life, our habits are becoming worse as time passes by; and in our minds, it seems like the road to being healthy is full of obstacles and challenges. The start of a healthier lifestyle doesn’t require much…