Part III In our final part of a 3 part series adapted from a TED talk on longevity cultures, we cover off the final 3 points. Nature: Spending time in nature also appears to be a commonality when these people groups connect with family and friends. If you live in a city this can […]
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PART II Continuing on in our theme of living a healthier and longer life we look at the next 3 common traits of cultures with a high amount of centenarians (people living to 100 or older). Genes dictate about 10% of your longevity and health, the other 90% is lifestyle! This means the power is
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Watching a TEDx Talk by Dan Buettner on longevity inspired me to write this. The following three blogs are a summary of his talk with a few of my own ideas. If you want to watch the original talk head over to YouTube and search his name otherwise stay tuned for a summary of his
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Here’s one thing you probably already know: the human body was not designed to sit at a desk all day. Our bodies require constant movement, so any job or activity that keeps you in one position for a long time (ie. office work and video games) can have negative effects on your body. The most
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Introduction Do you ever remember your mother telling you to sit up straight, that it was bad for you? Fast forward 20 years and now you have shoulder aches, neck pain and even lower back pain. You think hard as to why you might be experiencing this. Was mum right? Maybe my posture is affecting
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How to sit correctly and properly? Introduction Do you know the difference between when you sit up straight and sit bent forward? There’s one simple difference that will change the rest of your body’s posture while sitting. Easy right? All you’ve got to do when you sit is to make sure you are sitting on
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These are our last 4 tips to help improve your posture and reduce everyday stresses on your body. 7. Wear supportive footwear when standing. Avoid regularly wearing high-heeled shoes. It can affect the body’s centre of gravity and alignment of the entire body, thus negatively affecting back support and posture. When standing for long periods
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Poor sitting posture and effects on spine health Have a desk job and worried about your sitting posture? You are right too! Over time, poor posture from bad habits during everyday activities can wreak havoc on your spine. Some examples are listed below: having a desk job. driving. leaning over a cell phone. carrying
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