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Longevity in Finland & Sweden: Everyday Habits Behind Longer Lives

A man steps out of his home in a coastal town in Ostrobothnia, a region in western Finland. The air is chilly and the light is soft, as is common in these Nordic lands.

He walks to the local market, a small place he’s been going to for years, just because that’s how errands are done. Along the way, he stops to talk with a neighbor. Later in the day, he’ll spend time outdoors, maybe split wood, or take a walk through the trees. In the evening, he’ll sit in a sauna with family or friends, a ritual that is routine.

Nothing about the day is unusual, and that may be the point. It’s simply how life is lived here.

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Function Health & Comprehensive Blood Testing Explained

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health, technology

Autophagy: What It Is & How Fasting Activates It

Our understanding of autophagy began with a lone scientist staring into a microscope, watching a quiet miracle unfold inside a starving yeast cell. It was the beginning of a discovery that would eventually earn him a Nobel Prize.
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health; autophagy; longevity

Bringing Light to Off-grid Maternal Health Clinics

When the power goes out in rural clinics, maternal health and newborn life hang in the balance. Enter the Solar Suitcase, a lifesaving device developed for maternal health clinics in Africa, South America, Asia, and beyond.
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maternal health, rural clinics, solar-powered

Cancer Prevention: A Metabolic Understanding

For decades, cancer has been framed chiefly as a genetic disease—mutations in key genes driving cells to grow when they should not. But according to a growing body of researchers, that view is at best a partial picture of how cancer develops.
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cancer prevention, health innovations

Mamavation’s Role in the Fight Against PFAS

Harmful chemicals are often hidden in everyday products. However, a grassroots organization called Mamavation offers a lifeline to consumers who want to stay informed about toxins in the products they buy and consume.
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chemicals cleanup, environmental toxins, forever chemicals, PFAS

PFAS under Fire: Battling Toxic “Forever Chemicals”

Both awareness and concern continue to grow regarding PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” as their persistent nature in the environment and the human body becomes increasingly clear.
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chemicals cleanup, environmental toxins, forever chemicals, PFAS

Somatic Experiencing: Unlocking the Body’s Power to Heal Trauma

In the world of Western medicine, it can be mind-expanding to learn of proven therapies for serious health conditions that rely exclusively on the human body’s ability to self-heal. Such therapies do exist and can be found even in the mainstream of the healing arts. Dr. Peter Levine’s somatic experiencing (SE) is one.
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Peter Levine, PTSD, somatic experiencing, trauma

Spirulina and Chlorella: Two Superfoods Perfected by ENERGYbits

Spirulina and its lesser-known algae cousin chlorella have been known for years for their extraordinary health benefits. Spirulina and chlorella products have been around for decades—so what’s different about Catherine Arnston’s company ENERGYbits and her spirulina and chlorella brands?
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health innovations, nutritional supplements

Insomnia: Causes, Effects, & Solutions

Insomnia can result from a variety of factors, including lifestyle habits, medical conditions, and environmental influences. The good news is that a number of these factors can be mitigated with personal lifestyle adjustments.
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insomnia causes, insomnia solutions

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