Category: Healthy Life

Are you preparing for a vacation and traveling by plane? There are ways to shield your body against jet lag and overcome it, reducing the symptoms that can ruin your vacation. Why do we get jet lag? Jet lag occurs when we travel by plane and change two or more time zones, this disrupts the body’s circadian rhythm. The symptoms are a result of the circadian rhythm being detuned. The circadian rhythm is the pattern that our body follows within a 24-hour period. This rhythm essentially determines when it’s time to sleep and when it’s time to wake up. It…

Runners are some of the healthiest people on the planet. They have lower rates of obesity, heart disease, stroke, and cancer than the general population. They also tend to live longer. What is it about running that makes it so beneficial for health?Many factors contribute to the health benefits of running. One is that running is a great way to exercise. It is a low-impact activity that is easy on the joints. It’s also a great way to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle building and even the perfect way to enjoy nature!Another factor that contributes to the health benefits…

I’ve never smoked anything in my life, but I rarely turn down a bloody Mary or beer.Ryan LynchI got my “biological age” tested by researcher David Sinclair’s new startup, Tally Health.I’m 36 with generally healthy habits, but the direct-to-consumer kit told me I’m almost 42.The concept of biological age is somewhat controversial, and I feel shamed for aging poorly.When I was invited to have my “biological age” tested at a media event last month by the new company Tally Health, I RSVP’d yes. Sure, I was curious to learn how the age of my insides squared…

Telomeres — the “caps” at the end of chromosomes that protect the DNA from damage — have been associated with greater longevity. In theory, longer telomeres should allow a cell to divide more times and therefore live longer. However, a new study has suggested that longer telomeres could increase a person’s risk of chronic health conditions. So are longer telomeres the key to longevity, or should we be looking for other ways of living longer, healthier lives?Share on PinterestWhat do we really know about how telomere length relates to aging processes? Image credit: Lucas Ottone/Stocksy.Increasing age is the…

Are you feeling stressed? Are you facing a difficult time at work or at home? Is your mind constantly thinking negative or multiple thoughts at once? Have you heard of meditation but haven’t tried it yet, or aren’t sure how to get started? This 10 minute meditation can clear your mind, reduce stress and help you feel more in control – and you don’t have to be alone at home to try it! You will really only need the ability to focus on the present moment, noticing when you are distracted by other thoughts. Meditation using sound One of the…

You will notice a change of status in minutes! I was stunned by how fast people walked when I first visited the City of London. It was a world apart from how I grew up in the furthest of south Europe, where we would take our time to enjoy the scenery and chat with people on the street almost every time we went somewhere on foot. A fast walk is a sign of determination and is a habit of go-getters. These are people who know what they want, and they go for it without hesitation. This article will tell the…

The WHO European Office for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases of WHO/Europe, the Université Côte d’Azur and the Ulysseus European University, in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast and York University, are holding a 3-day summer school course on how to navigate the concept of systems thinking and systems-based approaches from theory to practice. The course will provide insights on how these approaches can facilitate consensus among different stakeholders while also providing a platform for strengthening multisectoral collaboration across complex systems. Day 1 of the summer school will be live streamed online. On that day, Hans Henri P. Kluge,…

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…