What if Thanksgiving was the start of the new year? Imagine this: Instead of the new year kicking off on January 1st, we shift the calendar, and the new year begins with Thanksgiving. The holiday season would take on an entirely new vibe. It would transform the way we approach the end of […]
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In a world often obsessed with wealth and material success, it’s easy to lose sight of the things that truly matter. We work long hours, chase promotions, and pursue financial gain, thinking that money will solve all our problems and guarantee a fulfilling life. As we slide into the busy (and often expensive)
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No doubt you’ve heard of the placebo effect. But if you think it stops with sugar pills you don’t know the half of it. On two occasions psychologist and researcher Alia Crum and her team conducted a “mind over milkshake” experiment. Participants were given a 300 calorie milkshake. However they were told
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Mary “Molly” Repper smoked 20 cigarettes a day for most of her life, until she turned 95. Then she gave it up. Just turning 100, Molly’s doctors have said that her lungs were clear, and her heart was as “sound as a bell.” Molly is living proof that it’s never too late to
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It’s a fact that exercise is essential for a healthy, long life. It’s key to both physical and mental health, and as a part of your 100 Year Lifestyle®. However, with busy work schedules and sedentary jobs, it can be difficult to keep up with your ideal exercise schedule. If you’ve been worrying
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Being a parent has never been an easy job. Filled with life’s greatest joys, it is also filled with life’s greatest responsibilities. As life expectancy continues to rise, many of today’s children may very well live to see their 100th birthday. This new reality is transforming the way parents think about their children’s
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We all know that being fit is important for every stage of life. Whether you swim, walk, play pickleball, or garden, moving your body helps keep everything in working order and is a key component of your 100 Year Lifestyle. However, many people don’t realize that flexibility is part of being fit and
Stress levels are at an all-time high today which can lower life expectancy and lead to preventable sickness and dis-ease. Natural disasters, rampant chronic health in our population, and the economy are just a few of the issues weighing on many of our citizens. This relentless pressure is challenging the resiliency of the
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It was Oscar Wilde who said that “true contentment is not having everything, but in being satisfied with everything you have.” For many of us life today is about getting more, being more, and doing more. In a world where we’re constantly encouraged to strive for more, more, more, contentment can often feel
As the vibrant greens of summer slowly give way to the rich, warm hues of autumn, the world around us begins to change. The air becomes crisp, leaves fall gently to the ground, and nature prepares for the quiet stillness of winter. This transition from one season to the next mirrors the process
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Nori is a staple in sushi. You might already be having spirulina in your morning smoothie. And you’ve no doubt seen kelp noodles on the shelves of your favorite grocery store. Regardless of the form, we’re talking about algae. Algae is a nonflowering, typically aquatic plant that includes seaweeds. It’s extremely nutritious and
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You walk into a crowded store, a certain song is playing, and you relax. Traffic jams aren’t so bad when your favorite song comes on the radio. And when you hear an oldie from your youth you are immediately transported. It’s the music of life, and it has an extraordinary ability to evoke
The world is witnessing a revolution. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline, a significant shift is taking place in the global economy. And this shift is powered by older adults. This shift is known as the “longevity economy.” It represents a dynamic economic force driven by the growing population of people
The first smartphone-like device was the IBM Simon available to the public in late 1993, before the term “smartphone” existed. A short 4 years later in 1997, the first recognized social media platform, sixdegrees.com, was launched. Today, not even 30 years later, we are living in a hyper-connected world, where smartphones and social
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Hopefully, this article doesn’t apply to you. You aren’t someone who spends too much time commuting to a high stress job where you sit for hours, right? Certainly, you aren’t someone who has put family and friends second to career? And continues to put self last? I’m sure you aren’t someone who believes
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Regardless of your current age, you’ve lived long enough to know that each passing year offers the opportunity to reflect on our growth, experiences, and the paths we have chosen. Ultimately, our journey is marked by seasons—youthful exuberance, the depth of maturity, and the wisdom that accompanies aging. However, those seasons, if you
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Building your ideal 100 Year Lifestyle means building a life full of health and happiness. But for many the question is, how is the best way to do that? Where do I start? What’s my first goal? Goals are a great place to start this conversation. Have you ever noticed that achieving a
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The long awaited summer months are here. Just the word “summer” conjures up visions of beach vacations, backyard barbecues, and tall glasses of iced tea. However, as the long, hot days wear on this season can also present unique mental health challenges, from increased social pressure to the stress of maintaining a busy
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We all have friends who just can’t slow down. They’re always busy with too many things on their plate. Just watching them is exhausting. When being productive goes to extreme it’s called toxic productivity, and it’s a real problem for many. Toxic productive is the relentless pursuit of productivity at the cost of
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Summer brings long, sunny days perfect for outdoor activities. However, it also poses risks to our eye health. From the intense UV rays to the increased exposure to environmental elements, summer can be particularly harsh on our eyes. While maintaining good eye health year-round is essential, here are some specific summer tips to
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NEAT. It stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, and it encompasses all the calories burned through non-exercise movements we make doing day to day activities. NEAT excludes going to the gym or any planned exercise, sleeping, eating, and breathing. It includes walking the grocery store isles, fidgeting at your desk, standing, bobbing up and
Talk of telomeres is making its way into health news today more than ever. Until recently you may not have heard of telomeres. Now that you have, you still might not understand their importance. Let’s look at the long and short of telomeres. Coming to Terms First, some definitions. A chromosome is a
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Decisions! Decisions! It’s a humorous phrase used when someone is having difficulty making a decision, often about something relatively unimportant. However, the fact is humans are decision-making machines. It is estimated the average adult consciously makes approximately 35,000 decisions each day. Some are made automatically. Others are made easily based on what we
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Taking the road less traveled is never easy. It requires determination, courage, and a deep commitment to follow your dreams. Ask Dr. Bruce Salzinger. He went to chiropractic college at the age of 38, and graduated when he was 41. He uprooted his family from New York, left his position as
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In the world of chiropractic care, few families are as known for their heritage and commitment as the Stucky family. Hailing from this distinguished lineage of chiropractors, Dr. Jon Stucky, a 100 Year Lifestyle provider in Hyrum, Utah, exemplifies a legacy of healing and holistic wellness that spans generations. Dr. Jon grew up
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Life is rarely smooth sailing. We all, at some time, experience challenges of one kind or another that cause us severe and lasting emotional or psychological distress. These traumatic events often overwhelm our normal ability to cope, leading to feelings of fear and helplessness. This experience can have a profound and lasting effect
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Society as a whole has begun to ask the question – when does old age begin? In a world that has long been obsessed with youth and vitality, now that the population is graying, aging has taken on new meaning and is actually being defined differently. Clearly, the definition of old age is
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Gloria Jaroff is a Renaissance woman. She’s lovely, personable, brilliant, and highly accomplished. She’s got a great sense of humor, has led a truly amazing life, and been living her 100 Year Lifestyle for most of it. Gloria’s reflected on her life in an upcoming book of poetry titled, “Rants, Raves, Reflections: Rhyming
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Most of us don’t even know what the phrase “portion size” means anymore. Eating out can be a portion size disaster, and even eating at home doesn’t mean you won’t be overeating. Food portion sizes have changed drastically over the years. This evolution reflects not only a change in nutrition and eating habits,
For generations, families in and around Cedar Rapids have been calling Spinal Corrective Center P.C. – Chiropractic for Pediatric Development and Adult Health, their home base for healthcare. Dr. Gene Cretsinger and Dr. Janet Cuhel are long time 100 Year Lifestyle chiropractors. Together they have played a vital role in weaving health and
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