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Residents of Okinawa, Japan have established a lifestyle and diet to live long, healthy lives. One of the most common practices? Eating with mindfulness, intention and awareness.
A large new study shows aerobic exercise can substantially reduce the risk of early death from any cause, especially heart disease. The meta-analysis, which includes more than 20 million observations, shows that increased physical activity lowers mortality risk.
Foods high in fats, sugar and salt (HFSS) have a significant impact on public health, the climate and the economy, but could taxing these products help in the fight against climate change?
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Inadequate sex education is to blame for early pregnancies and a high prevalence of STDs. It’s high time schools started offering it as a core subject.
Lack of sex education a ticking time bomb, councils warn
More than half of women in South Africa projected to have condition, with no country expected to meet WHO target of halting rise, according to World Obesity Atlas figures
Excellent idea. By mapping obesity, especially in children, you can identify the most affected areas and caustive factors, which can help you fight the problem early on.
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There’s a Swedish company that has mandatory exercise sessions for employees.
In addition to promoting employee fitness, an exercise culture in the workplace can enhance productivity.
While it’s a good idea, some jobs are already very physically demanding, making additional exercise unnecessary.
The Maltese government has a free gym membership program for young people.
This city in India has several free open-air gyms accessible to everyone.
Public gyms can significantly enhance the physical and mental health of the community, thereby reducing the public health burden.
Here are a few more portable home gym kits for fitness enthusiasts.
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/g61887659/best-portable-home-gym/
Check out this company that sells a super compact home gym kit once featured on Shark Tank.
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These are pretty common. I found this one on Amazon
The Japanese people have also discovered another secret to longevity – a good healthy diet.
Smart exercising, combined with a healthy diet, is also helping improve professional athletes’ longevity.
According to this doctor, exercising 30-minutes a day can increase your life expectancy by up to five years.
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/the-secret-to-living-longer-is-already-known-and-it-s-not-expensive-20230418-p5d1af.html
Check out this study that claims #exercise can reduce the risk of premature death by up to 20%
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/cardiorespiratory-fitness-reduces-death-heart-disease-risk
Unhealthy foods have a very high carbon footprint. Therefore, taxing them can help reduce carbon emissions, which can be great for the environment.
An unhealthy food tax can encourage manufacturers to shun junk food in favour of healthy food products.
Many countries in the world have versions of unhealthy food taxes.
Check this out: Colombia has introduced a junk food tax that will reach 20% in 2025.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2023/nov/10/colombia-junk-food-tax-improve-health-acc
Taxing unhealthy foods can be an effective strategy for tackling obesity, especially among kids.
Not only should #sexed be offered as a core subject, but we should pass laws enshrining it as a human right.
Well, this might be tricky, especially given that many parents are opposed to sex education!
https://www.bbc.com/news/education-13292133
Inadequate sex education is to blame for early pregnancies and a high prevalence of STDs. It’s high time schools started offering it as a core subject.
Non-alcoholic drinks seem cool. But are they safe for people with a drinking problem?
No-buzz alcohol is a cool concept. You get to have fun without having to worry about a hangover. Plus, it’s healthy too!
There are so many non-alcoholic or low-alcohol drinks on the market, from beers to wines and spirits.
The reason low or no-buzz drinks are popular nowadays is due to the rise of the sober curious movements. These guys are slowly transforming the drinking culture.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/01/sober-curious-alcohol-abuse
Non-alcoholic beverages are becoming pretty popular, giving the alcoholic beverage industry a run for its money.
Obesity has become a serious global problem. We need to do more to understand its prevalence if there is any chance of winning the fight.
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/mar/04/obesity-rates-likely-to-double-by-2030-with-highest-rises-in-lower-income-countries#:
I like this idea of using social media data on food and activity to map locations with a higher risk of obesity.
Excellent idea. By mapping obesity, especially in children, you can identify the most affected areas and caustive factors, which can help you fight the problem early on.
Some luxurious-looking gold-plated dumbells you can already get!
Workout in style!
A stylish yoga mat that keeps you calm when working out makes for a great piece of art on your wall or floors.
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Why not add fun and color to your gym rooms with these neoprene dumbells?