OK, you have made up your mind to make a change and become an expat and decamp. Maybe you are looking to move abroad for that dream job or perhaps you want to escape the rat-race and retire to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Whatever reason you are making this life-changing move , you will […]
Dr. Dean Ornish, Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), is perhaps best known for his pioneering work in how to use food and simple lifestyle strategies to improve health. And for 40 years, Dr. Ornish has directed clinical research showing you can reverse not only Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, but […]
As a society we are going wrong somewhere with the type of men that are being raised It finally has become acceptable in American society that when there is no Father in the household the capabilities of the Mother come into question. The man who fathered the children is most often not allowed to interface […]
Mindfulness is Becoming Mainstream in the US Breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation and yoga are making their way into schools where they are sometimes offered as an alternative to detentions and punishments. Yoga and meditation are becoming increasingly mainstream according to a new report issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As […]
Some Americans Dream of Getting Off of the ‘Grid’ More and more Americans are wondering what life is like outside there cozy neighborhoods. They dream of lots of land, growing their own Real food, supplying their own electricity, living without government assistance, and gaining a new sense of independence. If you crave peace, quiet, solitude […]
David Hockney’s “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)” Hammered for $90.3-M Thursday evening, an iconic Y 1972 painting by British artist David Hockney, 81 anni, hammered for $90.3-M at Christie’s besting the record for the highest price ever paid at auction for a work by a living artist. With Christie’s commission, “Portrait of […]
Living in Noisy Neighborhoods Can Cause Heart Attacks Living in noise-saturated neighborhoods may be more than simply annoying, it can increase risk factors for serious health problems including heart attack, heart disease and stroke, according to new research. Chronic noise from traffic and airports appears to trigger the amygdala, a brain region critically involved in […]
On Living Life Stress Free We are living in an era where political turmoil, death, anger, and sadness are the realities in this world. In times such as these stress levels can continue to rise, and the stress path is way of silent killers including heart disease and cancer. In order to avoid these realities […]
The 5 Best Cities for Expats You have made up your mind to make a big change, ankle the US and become an expat. Maybe you are looking to move abroad for that dream job, or perhaps you want to escape the rat-race and retire to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta. Whatever reason you are […]
Living Near Busy Streets and Roads ‘leaves people at risk of heart damage’ Living near a pollution-spewing busy road leaves people more likely to show signs of heart damage, a study has found. The study of 4,000 Brits shows those exposed to vehicle exhaust fumes have changes in the structure of the heart similar to […]
‘Never Say Die’ the End of Aging “The value is in living well…not living forever.” Aubrey de Grey, 55 anni, is not an ordinary scientist. He has dedicated over a decade to prove to everyone that it is indeed possible to live for over 1,000 years while healthy, happy, and vibrant. Known for his book […]
Expat Americans Continue to Renounce Citizenship A steady stream of American citizens reportedly have renounced their citizenship since the implementation of stricter tax rules. Many Americans who live in other countries face higher tax bills, difficulty in obtaining and keeping financial accounts and complex retirement savings rules Some advocates urge the US government to tax […]
Work for Yourself Online, Travel the World Some of the World’s best places to ‘Work’ remotely (get started), as follows: In Asia: Chaing Mai, Thailand When you talk to online workers about their best remote work destinations, you’re bound to find someone who spent time in Chaing Mai. While it is not quite as well known […]
F1: Monaco Grand Prix Will Keep Its ‘Grid Girls’ $LMCA Monaco has defied John Malone’s no more grid girls edict for F 1. In a statement issued on Thursday to F1i.com, Michel Boeri, President of the Automobile Club de Monaco, said our “grid girls” will be present on the starting line during the Monaco Grand Prix next month. The announcement came […]
The Japanese Path to a Long, Happy Life Millions of people in Japan have ikigai, meaning a reason to jump out of bed each morning on purpose. The Japanese island of Okinawa, where Ikigai or reason for being has its origins on Okinawa the home to the largest population of centenarians in the world. The Big Q: Could […]
Living in the Eternal Now, Wisdom Comes With Age Successful older people’s ability to live long, and and be success at the things they poured their lives into during the years, came from their complete lack of desire to conform to anyone else’s needs or demands. Notably: When we are young, there is a lot of […]
President Trump’s Tax Cuts Will Lead to ‘Higher Standard of Living’ $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Thursday, Steve Forbes predicted that the GOP tax-reform legislation will spark investment that ultimately lead to “a higher standard of living” for all Americans. “We’ve had, as you know, sub-par investment for a decade,” the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media […]
UAE is the Arab World’s Most Prosperous Country The UAE came 39th out of 149 countries worldwide in the index that measures economic quality, business environment, governance, and more. The UAE has retained its position as the Arab world’s most prosperous country, according to the latest prosperity index by the Legatum Institute. The study also […]
Relax, Living Near a Forest is Good for the Brain Residing close to nature has a positive effect on our mental health and well-being. New research suggests that living near nature can have a positive effect on the brains of city dwellers and especially on the amygdala, a part of the brain important for processing […]
Anti-Aging Habits to Adopt for a Longer, Healthier Life There are no sure-fire prescriptions for living to a healthy advanced old age, but longevity researchers have found the way is made up of genetics and lifestyle, which means there are steps to take to up the odds of living healthier and longer. A landmark Swedish study […]
Anxiety is America’s #1 Mental Health Problem An estimated 40-M Americans, about 18% of the population over 18 anni, struggle with anxiety, including more than 50% of all American college students Anxiety is the new depression, recent research shows anxiety, a condition characterized by constant and overwhelming worry and fear, is now 800% more prevalent […]
A Key “Secret” to Living to 100 anni Plus, Joy! The data shows that at least 50% of the US population is struggling with chronic illness and life expectancy is on the decline, the idea of living to 100 anni, may seem like a dream to most people. Yet, in many other parts of this […]
Thailand’s “Elite Ultimate Privilege” Residency Program The Thai government has started offering “elite” residency visas for wealthy foreign citizens, allowing them to live in the country for around $3,000 (£2,403) a year, aimed at capitalizing on increased global uncertainty over borders and immigration. There are 7 different packages, with the most expensive being the “Elite […]
Age is Just a Number, Live Long and Prosper Positivity, strength and a will to live + continuing interest in and curiosity about the world are Key elements for longevity. This fortitude, aka guts, and emotional resilience plays a Key role in longevity as changing times can be stressful and unnerving to us all. In […]
People who are Thankful are Healthier “If thankfulness were a drug, it would be the world’s best-selling product with a health maintenance indication for every major organ system,”– Dr. P. Murali Doraiswamy, an expert in brain and mind health So, if you are serious about your wellbeing increase the frequency at which you feel and express […]
The Why of Sustainable “Green” Building Worldwide The Trends The Top 2 reasons for building Green: client demand (35%) and market demand (33%). The global Green building market grew in Y 2013 to $260-B, including an estimated 20% of all new US commercial real estate construction. This trend is expected to intensify in the coming […]
The Social and Economic Impact of Living Longer The Big Q: Would you do things differently if you expected to live a healthy, longer life? The Big A: Likely your answer is Yes, and you would value your time, organize it differently because there would be more of it. Most people think about what they […]
Parents’ Basement, the Dwelling of Choice for Millennials In Y 2014, Americans 18 to 34 anni were a little bit likelier to be living in their parents’ home than with a spouse or partner in their own household, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of US Census Bureau data, released Tuesday. It is the 1st […]
Italian Woman, 116 anni, The Last Living Person Born In The 1800’s The oldest living person in the World, and the only one left who has touched 3 centuries, is a raw-egg-eating, brandy-drinking Italian woman who credits her long life to her daily eggs, pasta, her early bedtime and being single. Emma Morano received the […]
Ways To Boost Your Mood Quickly When you are in the midst of your daily routine; to-do lists, work deadlines, cooking, cleaning, children’s activities and the like you are probably not thinking about what you could do to feel happier. There seems to be no time for that, and your mind is probably occupied with […]