wellness
The state of being in great health, and continually striving to attain all of your goals.
I Was Smiling Outside, Broken Inside
No one noticed. That’s the part that hurts the most. I smiled at work. I laughed in group chats. I replied, “I’m fine” so automatically that even I started believing it. From the outside, my life looked normal—stable, calm, even happy.
By Fazal Hadi19 days ago in Longevity
7 Foods to Limit If You Have High Blood Sugar
Key Takeaways White flour tortillas can be eaten in moderation or replaced with whole-grain or corn tortillas. Energy drinks often contain a lot of sugar and caffeine, which can raise blood sugar levels. Candy and other sugary desserts cause quick blood sugar spikes.
By Good health to everyone19 days ago in Longevity
The Second Brain: How the Nervous System Affects Digestion
Listen, something I don’t think we talk about enough on this platform is digestion - and it’s not for lack of desire to talk about it! Obviously all dietitians are trained in digestive function and medical nutrition therapy for concerns regarding digestion, but not all of us develop special focus in this area (although given how much work the gut does for us, it’s hard not to have some sort of daily discussion around it). So let’s expand on this, and talk about an area I have been loving working in lately - neurogastroenterology!
By Emily the Period RD20 days ago in Longevity
20 Lessons from Dr. Peter Attia That Actually Extend Your Life
Dr. Peter Attia doesn't talk about health the way most doctors do. He's not optimizing for "normal labs," comfort, or what keeps people compliant. He's optimizing for not dying early and not living your last decades weak, dependent, and fragile.
By Destiny S. Harris20 days ago in Longevity
Foods to Avoid After Whitening Teeth
A professional teeth whitening treatment can dramatically boost your confidence, whether you’re heading to a business meeting downtown, enjoying a night out in the Blue Dome District, or getting ready for a family event in Broken Arrow. Right after whitening, however, your teeth are more porous and vulnerable to staining. What you eat and drink during the first few days plays a huge role in how long your results last.
By Good health to everyone20 days ago in Longevity
How Breathing Became Easier Without Me Noticing When
I cannot point to the exact moment it happened. There was no sudden breath of freshness. No noticeable shift in temperature. No sound of ventilation kicking on. If you had asked me that day whether anything had changed in the room, I would have said no.
By illumipure21 days ago in Longevity
The Hidden Power of the Nerve Endings in Your Feet
Most people don’t give much thought to their feet unless they’re uncomfortable or tired. Yet beneath the surface, the nerve endings in the feet are constantly working, sending vital information to the brain that influences balance, posture, and movement. These signals operate quietly in the background, but they play a far greater role in daily life than many people realize.
By AhmedFitLife21 days ago in Longevity
What Is Proprioception? Why Body Awareness Matters More Than You Think
Balance is something most people take for granted—until it starts to feel unreliable. A moment of unsteadiness, a fear of falling, or difficulty walking on uneven ground can raise questions that many people struggle to answer. Strength alone doesn’t always explain these changes. In many cases, the missing piece is something far less talked about: proprioception.
By AhmedFitLife21 days ago in Longevity
The Hidden Danger of Visceral Fat. AI-Generated.
Did you know that carrying excess body fat can dramatically increase your risk of serious diseases—even if you appear slim? Research has shown that women with higher body fat over 13 years had a three-fold increase in breast cancer risk. And it’s not just breast cancer—visceral fat has been linked to 14 other cancers, from colon to ovarian to prostate. This is the fat that hides deep inside your body, around your organs, quietly sabotaging your health.
By Edward Smith22 days ago in Longevity
