5 Habits Promote Longer Life The habits are not that hard and the longer life also promises higher quality. Unfortunately, so many Americans and others worldwide miss out on the opportunity for longer and more satisfying lives. Unlike many items in the news there is no controversy that these 5 habits promote longer life. There is […]
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Six Simple Ways Everyone has his / her own thoughts about well-being. One thing that seems to be a common theme is that well-being has many dimensions. These six steps are not just about exercise but social interaction, mental relaxation, positive self image, financials, and more. Use these six simple ways for your well-being and
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Technology Impacts Well-Being Technology is everywhere. We have even seen it (and used it) on camping trips. However, people seldom seem to think about how technology impacts well-being until something specific happens that gives us pause. The public generally views technology as good but when we peel back the layers, there are concerns. When the
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Healthy Environments There is a “vibe” that accompanies any environment. The feeling one gets when stepping out of a New York City subway tunnel is different than walking up to a cottage in the woods. That “vibe” also impacts our wellbeing. Healthy environments have become the center of attention for efforts to improve overall health.
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Wholeness Sometimes the simplest concept can be the most complex to understand. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (and martial arts) there is the idea of Yin and Yang– two opposite aspect that make one whole. Many consumers as well as providers have moved from a decomposition model to systemic understanding. The body is no longer distinct
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Art Improves Wellbeing Ever catch yourself doodling when bored or stressed? Why is it that we find relaxation and release in such a simple activity? The simple answer is that art improves wellbeing. As more consumers look for non-medical interventions and more primary care physicians have expanded their practice to be more holistic, researchers have
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Exercise Boosts Immune System As we age many bodily processes change… often to our detriment. But there is a way to boost the immune system as we age. New research has shown that exercise boosts immune system in older people. Now there is another reason to admire those in their 70’s, 80’s and beyond who
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Wellbeing and Wellness We often use these terms interchangeably. However, there is a growing distinction between wellbeing and wellness as consumers become more involved in their holistic health decisions. Wellness and wellbeing are not the same thing. Wellbeing refers to a more holistic whole-of-life experience, whereas wellness refers just to physical health. Employers can have
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About Health, Not Technology I like technology and the value technology services can deliver. I have a made a career of developing, implementing, overseeing, and improving technology services around the world. Perhaps one of the most enduring truisms I picked up in that time is “If you siliconize a bad process, bad things happen more
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Music As Medicine The familiar phrase “music calms the savage beast” usually comes to mind when we think about music and health. Music is, of course, relaxing… for savage beasts or wound-tight humans. But there is more than just relaxation. There is music as medicine. Again, we do not want to get rid of conventional
