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Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.

How Do Visual Targets Improve Paddle Control Skills?
Paddle control is essential for table tennis players and enthusiasts looking to elevate their game. Precision, timing, and consistency are critical for successful rallies and point scoring. Training tools such as mini rubber balls allow players to focus on targeted areas, improving aim and coordination. Visual targets serve as reference points on the table, guiding movements and helping athletes develop muscle memory. These targets provide measurable feedback, making it easier to assess progress and adjust techniques. Players who consistently use visual cues gain an advantage in accuracy and speed, as their eyes learn to track ball trajectories effectively. Integrating these exercises into regular practice sessions strengthens reflexes and reduces errors caused by misjudged angles or timing.
By smithjohn15 days ago in Longevity
Your Body Is Keeping Score - Are You Implementing These 11 Habits?
Ever since childhood, I enjoy observing people, patterns, and results. If you're in the gym, you will notice who stays, who goes, who improves, and who stays the same.
By Destiny S. Harris15 days ago in Longevity
Hoodia: Once a Miracle Now a Mirage
A Miracle from the Desert? The Kalahari Desert in southern Africa is not the most hospitable place to live in. The vast region is arid and hot throughout most of the year, and the vegetation is sparse. Still, it is here where a particular plant that captured the attention of several dietary companies throughout the world.
By Dean Traylor15 days ago in Longevity
Guide to Walking for Weight Loss
There is almost nothing negative to say about walking—it’s relaxing, it’s good for your body, and it doesn’t require any special skills. For most people, walking never becomes competitive or stressful. A couple of daily short strolls can do wonders for your mood and your health.
By Good health to everyone16 days ago in Longevity
The Six Things I Refuse to Sacrifice When It Comes to Health
I've watched people negotiate with their health for years. They don't call it that, of course. They call it being busy. Or realistic. Or flexible. Or "in a season." But what they're actually doing is trading long-term function for short-term convenience and hoping it doesn't catch up to them.
By Destiny S. Harris16 days ago in Longevity
7 Foods to Limit If You Have High Blood Sugar
Key Takeaways White flour tortillas can be eaten in moderation or replaced with whole-grain or corn tortillas. Energy drinks often contain a lot of sugar and caffeine, which can raise blood sugar levels. Candy and other sugary desserts cause quick blood sugar spikes.
By Good health to everyone17 days ago in Longevity
20 Lessons from Dr. Peter Attia That Actually Extend Your Life
Dr. Peter Attia doesn't talk about health the way most doctors do. He's not optimizing for "normal labs," comfort, or what keeps people compliant. He's optimizing for not dying early and not living your last decades weak, dependent, and fragile.
By Destiny S. Harris18 days ago in Longevity
7 Soups That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar
Key Takeaways: Most blood-sugar-friendly soups have a base of protein and non-starchy vegetables, with beans or whole grains as the slow-digesting carb. Legume-based soups (lentils, beans) are especially reliable for more stable post-meal glucose levels compared with more refined starches. If your favorite soup is pasta- or potato-heavy, you do not have to ditch it altogether. Simply reduce the starchy portion and add protein, fiber, and healthy fat.
By Good health to everyone18 days ago in Longevity
I Interviewed 10 People Over 50 About Health. Here's What They All Do Differently
Before we even get started here's why those over 50 are not doing so hot from what I've observed that give them mediocre results:
By Destiny S. Harris19 days ago in Longevity
The Hidden Power of the Nerve Endings in Your Feet
Most people don’t give much thought to their feet unless they’re uncomfortable or tired. Yet beneath the surface, the nerve endings in the feet are constantly working, sending vital information to the brain that influences balance, posture, and movement. These signals operate quietly in the background, but they play a far greater role in daily life than many people realize.
By AhmedFitLife20 days ago in Longevity
What Is Proprioception? Why Body Awareness Matters More Than You Think
Balance is something most people take for granted—until it starts to feel unreliable. A moment of unsteadiness, a fear of falling, or difficulty walking on uneven ground can raise questions that many people struggle to answer. Strength alone doesn’t always explain these changes. In many cases, the missing piece is something far less talked about: proprioception.
By AhmedFitLife20 days ago in Longevity
The Hidden Danger of Visceral Fat. AI-Generated.
Did you know that carrying excess body fat can dramatically increase your risk of serious diseases—even if you appear slim? Research has shown that women with higher body fat over 13 years had a three-fold increase in breast cancer risk. And it’s not just breast cancer—visceral fat has been linked to 14 other cancers, from colon to ovarian to prostate. This is the fat that hides deep inside your body, around your organs, quietly sabotaging your health.
By Edward Smith20 days ago in Longevity