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Can a Purposeful Life Help Us Live Longer?

Can a Purposeful Life Help Us Live Longer?

Does having a purpose – a sense of direction and goals – add years to our life span? Increasing studies suggest that finding a purpose for your life may add years to it. Having well-defined motivations in life is thought to empower individuals to engage in regular and long-term goals that give driven individuals to navigate life with a healthy sense of motivation, and in a way, better life satisfaction. 

Downshifting with Self-care for a Better Quality of Life

Downshifting with Self-care for a Better Quality of Life

Stemming from Dan Buettner’s “Power 9®” principles, downshifting can be understood as a lifestyle choice to seek ways to manage stress levels – even Blue Zone residents are not spared from the various forms of stressors from everyday life and perhaps from conditions outside their control. Research has shown that stress activates inflammatory responses in […]

Sleep Apnea Aids

Sleep Apnea Aids

Snoring occurs when the flow of air through the mouth and nose is partially blocked during sleep. The sound of snoring is caused by the vibration of the tissues in the upper airway, including the throat, palate, uvula, and nasal passages. Various factors contribute to snoring and some of them are obesity, weak muscle tone in the throat and tongue, pregnancy and more.