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The Origin of the 10,000 Steps Per Day Idea
By: Paul Claybrook, MS, MBA In modern health culture, one of the most common pieces of advice people hear is to aim for 10,000 steps a day. Fitness trackers, apps, and wellness programs all use this benchmark as a daily goal, often presenting it as the gold standard for health. For many, the number has become synonymous with being “active” and “healthy.” But where exactly did this recommendation come from, and does it have any scientific foundation? Surprisingly, the 10,000-step guideline is not grounded in rigorous scientific evidence. Rather, it emerged from marketing, convenience, and the appeal of a nice, round number.
By Paul Claybrook MS MBA6 months ago in Longevity
From Ancient Cure to Modern Buzz: Why Shilajit Is More Than Just Another Wellness Trend in 2025
Introduction Wellness trends move fast. One year it’s mushroom coffee, the next it’s collagen water, and before you know it everyone’s on sea moss gel. But every so often, a natural remedy comes along that feels like more than just a fad—it feels rooted, enduring, and worth paying attention to.
By Yoshaa Reviews6 months ago in Longevity
Cholesterol Explained: How to Balance the Good and Bad for a Healthy Heart
Quick Take Cholesterol isn’t the villain — imbalance is. LDL and triglycerides force plaque in, HDL escorts it out. Getting the blend right (and monitoring non-HDL and ApoB when necessary) along with easy lifestyle improvements can significantly reduce your lifetime heart risk. (www.heart.org)
By Velma Lovemore6 months ago in Longevity
Surviving Surgery
So I survived having half my thyroid removed from my body. It’s kinda crazy to think that I had my throat cut open and something that was a part of my was removed. The only evidence that it was ever there is the nice little scar they left on my neck. I like to joke that you should see the other guy. Even though it was something that was causing me problems, and is a great thing that it is gone, it’s still weird to think about how it is gone. It had been apart of me for my entire life until now. The stiffness in my neck every time I try to move is the only reminder of what I went through. The past life I lived ailed by this thing in my neck that didn’t want me to live a normal life. It’s a weird metaphor I know and maybe i am overthinking this.
By Thomas Terry6 months ago in Longevity
The Most Important Piece of Fitness Gear I Never Knew I Needed. AI-Generated.
I used to think I had my fitness routine dialed in. I had the high-tech running shoes with the carbon fiber plates, the GPS watch that tracked every conceivable metric, and a drawer full of sweat-wicking apparel. I was a gear junkie, always looking for that next piece of equipment that would give me an edge, help me push a little harder, or recover a little faster.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics6 months ago in Longevity
I Thought My Body Was Falling Apart. Turns Out, It Was Just My Feet.. AI-Generated.
It started subtly. A new ache in my lower back that I blamed on my office chair. A twinge in my knee during my weekend jog that I wrote off as "getting older." That sharp, stabbing pain in my heel for the first few steps out of bed, which became a grim, daily ritual.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics6 months ago in Longevity
The Critical Link Between Body Weight and Foot Pain. AI-Generated.
In the world of health and wellness, some topics can be difficult to discuss, but are absolutely essential for a complete understanding of our bodies. The relationship between our body weight and the health of our feet is one of them. It’s not a matter of judgment or aesthetics; it is a fundamental issue of physics. Your feet are the structures responsible for bearing the entire load of your body, and the forces they endure are immense.
By Fits Perfect: Custom Orthotics6 months ago in Longevity
