wellness
The state of being in great health, and continually striving to attain all of your goals.
In 2020, How Do We Talk About HIV?
Author’s note: A previous version of this piece was published on The Huffington Post in 2017. With so many significant changes to the fight against HIV/AIDS in terms of the success of PrEP, new information about what it means to be undetectable, a dizzying array of political issues, the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, and through it all an additional 2 million new HIV cases globally, I felt that now more than ever, this piece needed to be updated and reshared. While cases of sexually transmitted infections have most likely fallen temporarily as social distancing have been put in place to drastically varying degrees depending on location, it is to be expected they will return along with previous social norms.
By Andrew Sotomayor6 years ago in Longevity
Keeping a Healthy Body and Mind Throughout Lockdown
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our everyday lives, it is important that we stay positive during this time and recognise the bravery and determination our doctors, nurses, and other colleagues show when putting their own lives at risk for the sake of others. Staying safe and staying at home are priorities we all share at this current time, and as well as finding reliable ways to stay healthy and entertained.
By Amy Mercer6 years ago in Longevity
20 ways to fall asleep faster
Are you struggling to fall asleep at night? This condition is called sleeping difficulty. While it is hardly a medical condition, sleep difficulty may affect your mental and physical health as well as trouble concentrating and recurrent headaches.
By James Oliver6 years ago in Longevity
Self-Healing Daily Practices
In times like these it is important to keep a routine, not just to keep busy but to keep a healthy state of mind and being. Now, I am not talking about setting your alarm kind of routine (which is important to), I am talking about a self-care routine. Something you can continue to do daily to keep you grounded and peaceful during quarantine.
By Ellie Browne6 years ago in Longevity
Sleep with No Worries: 8 Ways to Stay Cool at Night
The summer season is here, and it’s going to start warming up both your mornings and your nights. It’s going to be a lot harder to move around in the day. In the night, it’s going to be tougher to fall asleep if you’re not sufficiently cool enough.
By Mira Adora6 years ago in Longevity
5 Science Backed circumstances To Make Finding Serenity A Top Priority
Dictionary.com defines serenity as the state of being calm, quiet, or tranquil. In these tumultuous and doubtful times, serenity sounds like the furthest thing from reality. Serenity isn’t an emotion that we feel based on our reasons.
By Kennedy Jones6 years ago in Longevity
Make It A Staycation
The words stay-at-home and work-from-home have taken on new meanings during this time of solitude and quarantine. However, we can change the perspective by making a few simple changes. Let’s use this time wisely to get some things done around the house! Here are some things you can do to be productive and pass the time while staying at home:
By Lena Jenkins-Smith 6 years ago in Longevity
Am I Healthy?
Health is one of the most important parts of our life. Do you agree? If yes, keep reading. I am currently studying Sports Science (Health and Recreation) and Physical Education and Coaching (Kinesiology). I know for a fact that there are many components in this program that may be difficult to understand. However, the end goal for this program is to have an effective outlook on the importance of health. Whenever I enter a classroom to take a new course, I always ask myself, how is this related to health? This question brought me to ask myself: How is my health?
By John Paul Escala6 years ago in Longevity
Importance of Life Balance
It is a regular practice to do your best in your career. However, when your best start impacting you, your health, and you're well being, then it is time to work on a balance. You can't do your best when you are stressed, unhealthy, or overwhelmed. It becomes a domino effect where you start making mistakes or get easily frustrated. Your health has an impact on your performance.
By Jennifer B6 years ago in Longevity
