Want to live a longer and better life? Increase your happiness!
Contrary to old notions that happiness is shallow or naïve, there is a growing body of evidence that happiness is beneficial for morbidity (risk of illness), survival of illness and longevity (Diener & Chan 2011).
Diener and Chan’s research review suggests that high subjective well-being may add 4–10 years of life compared with low subjective well-being (and the years will also be more enjoyable than they would have been for less happy people, the authors note!).
So how do you become happier? Mary Monroe, a freelance writer in the Los Angeles area, shares some insights from happiness experts.
Exercise Helps “Exercise may well be the most effective instant happiness booster of all activities,” says researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky in her book, The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want (Penguin 2007). A review of over 50 studies confirmed that there is sufficient evidence to show th...
Precisely what is the dreaded "Flu"? It's an acute respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses A or B. While most people who get the flu recover in a week or two, others can develop severe and potentially life-threatening complications. According to the Mayo Clinic, those most threatened are children under five and adults older than 65, nursing home and long-term care residents, pregnant women up to two weeks postpartum, and others with weakened immune systems. So too are people with chronic illnesses or who are extremely obese. If the flu strikes, stay home. You're sick and highly contagious. Embrace your downtime and heal your body with it. Curl up on the couch, read, watch TV, and nod off to sleep anytime. Get between seven and nine hours of sleep every night--your body is fighting a virus. Drink plenty of fluids for both the flu or a cold. Fluids hydrate your respiratory system and convert thick mucus into a liquid you can spit out. An expectorant will thi...
Scientific research has shown that acemannan is useful for a host of issues. Below is a list of potential benefits of acemannan that have been identified by scientists: Promotes a healthy immune response Supports absorption of nutrients in the GI tract Helps maintain heart health Promotes digestive health Helps maintain already healthy blood sugar levels WHAT IS ACEMANNAN? Acemannan is a complex polysaccharide found in the inner leaf gel of the aloe plant. A specialized cell called a leucoplast produces the acemannan. It's composed of mannose, glucose, and galactose monomers making it into a polysaccharide. Acemannan contains many nutritional qualities and is thought to be responsible for many of the benefits associated with Aloe Vera. A sure-fire way to know you are correctly consuming acemannan is to make sure that the Aloe Vera product you are using is made from the inner Aloe Vera leaf, as opposed to the outer or whole leaf. The best and mos...
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