articles about healthy living Archives

Healthy streets, healthy life – POLITICO

by YuliaApr 15, 2023

American cities that closed streets during the pandemic to give residents additional outdoor space for recreation have returned most of them to drivers.

Those reopenings are a missed opportunity to improve health if the prognosis from an ongoing experiment in urban redesign in Barcelona, Spain, is any indication.

POLITICO’s Helen Collis reports that Barcelona has seen promising results from a decade-old project to close large sections of three neighborhoods to traffic.

A survey of people living in the repurposed areas found they reported better rest, increased socialization and

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10 Minute Meditation For Instant Relaxation

by YuliaApr 03, 2023

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

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How To Overcome Jet Lag

by YuliaMar 27, 2023

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

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Banana Breakfast Muffins – Eat Yourself Skinny

by YuliaMar 13, 2023

These Banana Breakfast Muffins are moist, fluffy, and made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt, and zero butter or refined sugar. Loaded with delicious banana flavor and hot spices for the perfect morning muffin!

Is there anything better than warm, cozy banana bread?? Well, make them into muffins and you can enjoy them all week! These healthy banana breakfast muffins are moist, super fluffy, and the best part is they are easy to make in just 30 minutes. These muffins are made healthier with whole wheat flour, Greek yogurt and naturally sweetened with banana and honey so no sugar

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Eat Yourself Skinny

by YuliaFeb 27, 2023

Creamy Cauliflower Soup topped with delicious homemade seasoned croutons, loaded with fresh vegetables, and makes the perfect cozy comfort meal that can easily be made in just 30 minutes!

Is there anything better than a warm, cozy soup on a chilly winter day? Well, this creamy cauliflower soup is loaded with fresh vegetables, packed with tons of flavor and is so silky smooth that it really hits the spot when craving a comforting meal. If you aren’t watching your carbs, try topping this soup with my delicious homemade seasoned croutons made with rustic whole grain bread that just perfectly soaks

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6 Things That Keep Men From Taking Better Care of Themselves

by YuliaFeb 18, 2023

“Self-care is essential. Prioritize it,” I say as I end a session with a young male client.

He nods with a slight eye roll. I wonder if I sound trite or even a bit paternalistic.

Do men need to be reminded to care for themselves? Is this not obvious? Like reminding someone not to die?

The problem is that self-care is obvious, but it’s not commonplace, especially for men.

When Self-Care Intersects with Being a Man

The sad fact is that gender socialization for men often interferes with living a long and healthy life.

Men have a higher risk of

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Searching for solutions to gun violence: Health Lifestyle Hub planned for Auburn Gresham

by YuliaFeb 10, 2023

CHICAGO (CBS) – This September, the Healthy Lifestyle Hub will fully open its doors in the Auburn Gresham community.

The building will serve as an anchor in the community, right on 79th Street, offering a health center, dental services, a minority-owned pharmacy, and other critical services.

It’s an example of how investing in a community, one block at a time, can bring a neighborhood back to life.

CBS 2’s Joe Donlon toured the facility with Carlos Nelson, the director of the Greater Auburn Gresham Development Corporation. He got the project off the ground and talked about what it means for

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