Lifeplus Wellness (Cardiovascular health)
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2024
24
April
2024
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10:18
Europe/Amsterdam
If you love chocolate but know that processed foods and sugars are not the best thing for you, then raw cacao could be just the answer! Note the spelling though, as while they are similar and look almost identical, cacao and cocoa are not the same …
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17
April
2024
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16:21
Europe/Amsterdam
“A day without laughter is a day wasted,” Charlie Chaplin once said. And he isn’t the only one to think this. Dr Lee S. Berk of the Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions, and one of the pioneers of laughter …
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17
April
2024
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11:57
Europe/Amsterdam
Healthy living as a vegetarian. More and more people are opting for a vegetarian diet. Vegetarians don’t eat meat and fish — and in some cases, they avoid other animal products as well.
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12
April
2024
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13:31
Europe/Amsterdam
In life, there is little within our control but for one thing: our breath. Enveloping the very definition of life, the breath sustains, nurtures, cleanses, and heals both the body and mind, making mindful awareness of it a valuable technique for …
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10
April
2024
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13:09
Europe/Amsterdam
We’ve all got our own ideas of what a superfood is – many would argue that chocolate, for example, is a ‘super’ food, thanks to its delicious, morish flavour.
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03
April
2024
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12:46
Europe/Amsterdam
You have probably heard of electrolytes before. They’re often found in sports drinks, or in recovery sachets to be added to water if you’ve been unwell, but do you know what they actually are and how they work?
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22
March
2024
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13:21
Europe/Amsterdam
Relaxation through self-care. Anger, sorrow or joy – our emotions can sometimes be clearly written on our face. This is not the only reason why the muscles in our face are in motion around the clock.
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20
March
2024
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12:16
Europe/Amsterdam
Positive mental health is determined by a variety of factors and while it’s impossible to control everything that happens around us, developing mindfulness can be a strong step in the right direction when it comes to experiencing greater happiness …
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12
January
2024
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20:13
Europe/Amsterdam
From better nutrition to improved mental and physical health, the benefits of growing your own food are plentiful. Whether you are growing a small pot of kitchen herbs or an allotment full of fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re doing good for both …
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2023
01
September
2023
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19:28
Europe/Amsterdam
One of the most vital aspects of basic bodily functions and deeper mental and physiological wellness lies in a cranial nerve that connects the brain to the major organs and body systems. While often we think about health and well-being in terms of …
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01
September
2023
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18:38
Europe/Amsterdam
Stimulating the vagus nerve plays an important role in regulating many different bodily functions and promoting overall well-being. Being a key component of the autonomic nervous system, the vagus nerve controls many involuntary processes in the …
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24
May
2023
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08:50
Europe/Amsterdam
From snuggling up after a long day to enjoying a nature walk on a beautiful afternoon, pets can be cherished companions in accompanying one through life. Anyone who has experienced the unconditional love a pet can give knows how invaluable this …
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2022
17
January
2022
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12:40
Europe/Amsterdam
A crisp fall morning may call for a pumpkin spice coffee and a snowy winter afternoon can mean hot chocolate all around, but mindful hydration in cooler months should go beyond the occasional seasonal beverage.
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07
January
2022
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15:07
Europe/Amsterdam
If you think fresh and nutrient-dense foods are only available in warmer months, think again. Winter is a wonderful time of year to take advantage of the abundance of delicious and nutritious foods.
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07
January
2022
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14:30
Europe/Amsterdam
Winter is a time of hibernation in nature. For humans, this can make shopping for fresh produce feel stark and desolate. If you find yourself missing the sweet strawberries and ripe tomatoes of summer, don’t fret. Winter offers an abundance of …
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2021
21
December
2021
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13:40
Europe/Amsterdam
While an indoor targeted workout or organized class can be a wonderful way to manage your health, the great outdoors has just as much (if not more) to offer. Green exercise (movement practised in nature) can have positive effects on the mind and …
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25
November
2021
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15:17
Europe/Amsterdam
When COVID-19 was first discovered, its main symptoms were quickly learned – a persistent cough, a temperature and a loss of taste or smell being the main ones. What isn’t as well-known though, are the symptoms associated with long term COVID. …
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02
September
2021
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14:11
Europe/Amsterdam
New styles of movement workout seem to be popping up everywhere, promising incredible results and claiming to be the next big thing. With High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), there appears to be some truth to that claim.
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02
August
2021
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21:00
Europe/Amsterdam
Since our school days we have been told that it’s important to warm up and cool down whenever we perform any type of movement workout. We probably haven’t questioned it. After all, we know and accept that warming up and cooling down is important. …
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28
May
2021
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11:38
Europe/Amsterdam
Turning 40 is a big milestone in life. On the one hand you may feel as youthful as you did when you were 20, but all you have to do is walk into a greeting card shop and you’ll be faced with rows of cards telling you that you are now officially …
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11
February
2021
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11:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Most of us know what protein is. Along with carbohydrates and fats, it makes up the three most important macronutrients of our diet. Research has shown why it’s so beneficial as part of a balanced and healthy diet, as it plays a key role in …
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26
January
2021
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16:43
Europe/Amsterdam
What are omega 3 fatty acids? Omega 3 fatty acids are single or polyunsaturated fatty acids. You may be more familiar with them as “good fats”.
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20
January
2021
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08:46
Europe/Amsterdam
Are eggs good for you? This question has long been a subject of debate, the reason being that many people associate eggs with harmful cholesterol and its negative effects on the body.
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2020
02
December
2020
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17:15
Europe/Amsterdam
What role does regular exercise play in your mental wellbeing? The health benefits of physical exercise are many and varied and, given the obvious affects it has on our fitness, shape and health, it’s understandable that this is where attention is …
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22
September
2020
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18:36
Europe/Amsterdam
The vagus nerve is integral to your health as it connects your brain to the other organs in your body and helps regulate all major bodily functions. The nerve wanders through your entire body and can therefore influence not only your physical health …
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