Hello and welcome to Muscle for Life. I am Mike Matthews. Thanks for joining me today for a new episode, a book club episode where I share a book I’ve read and loved and explain a bit about why I liked it, then I share 10 of my favorite takeaways from the book, which should give you an idea of whether this might be right for you. And so today’s book is, Daniel Coyle’s Little Book of Talent, and it’s a handy companion to his first book on the subject of skill building, skill building. This book is called The…
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If you are looking for herbal fragrance for your home in the form of candles, sprays and air fresheners, Grow Fragrance is your answer! This post is sponsored by Grow Fragrance. Why I love Grow Parfum I am delighted to be in partnership with Cultivate the fragrance to help launch their new tea collection! I first heard about Grow from my friend Anna who was raving about their room sprays. Since it’s such a small world, Grow is actually headquartered in the same area where I grew up: Durham, NC. From the moment I first visited their website, I knew…
A new study of more than 700,000 US veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits in middle age can expect to live significantly longer than those who have few or none of these habits. The eight habits are: being physically active, not having an opioid addiction, not smoking, managing stress, having a good diet, not drinking regularly, having good sleep hygiene and having positive social relationships. According to the results, men who have all eight habits at age 40 are expected to live an average of 24 years longer than men who have none of these habits.…
A University of Otago study has added weight to the evidence that too much television watching in childhood can lead to poor health in adulthood. The research, led by Professor Bob Hancox, from the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, and published this week in the journal Pediatricsfound that children who watched more television were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome as adults. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels that lead to an increased risk of heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. Using data from 879…
A Tipton Pizza Hut delivery man has received a new car from the Tipton community to thank him for delivering his pizzas for 31 years. Tanner Langley, a 28-year-old Pizza Hut customer in Tipton, still gets his pizza from the same delivery guy for 31 years. Since he was a child, he has been around the pizza delivery boy who always has a huge smile on his face. Youtube Robert Peters is known as Mr. Smiley in the town of Tipton because of his contagious smile and positive attitude. His dedication and faithfulness to his work are also commendable. He…
A team of scientists and a 3D printer have reconstructed this abused toucan. In the heart of Brazil, a story of resilience and innovation is unfolding, painting a vivid picture of how scientists can harness technology to aid in wildlife conservation. This story revolves around a toucan named Tieta, who, after falling victim to the brutalities of illegal wildlife trafficking, found new life through the wonders of a 3D printer. Illegal wildlife trade is booming in Brazil Wildlife trafficking is a significant problem in Brazil, posing a serious threat to the country’s rich biodiversity. Various species, including turtles, fish, jaguars,…
Science has proven that when we choose to be generous, we feel happier. For example, in one study, participants were given $20 and given the choice to spend it on themselves or spend it on someone else. Guess who was the happiest? Benefits of generosity But the benefits don’t stop there. When we choose to be generous, we become healthier. We feel less stress. We have improved our relationships with others. And we live longer. Lack of generosity – or somewhat “stingy” behavior – has been shown to have the opposite effect on all counts. There are many ways to…
Ready in just 15 minutes, this blackened corn is perfect for a summer side dish. Charred in a cast iron skillet with spices like smoked paprika, oregano, thyme and garlic powder, this corn is packed with flavor and heat! Why I love this recipe This blackened corn is loaded with flavor and is so easy to make in one pan and in just 15 minutes! With fresh summer corn charred to perfection, it has a nice crunch and heat kick from the cayenne powder that is balanced by the sweetness of the brown sugar. With the abundance of corn we…
Andrew Soren, MAPP ’13is the founder and CEO of Eudaimonic by design, a global network of facilitators, coaches and advisors who share a passion for wellbeing and believe that organizations should be designed to enable it. Together they harness the best of scholarship and years of experience to advise organizations and design systems that unlock potential and bring out the best in people. Andrew is also Co-Chair of the 8th IPPA World Congress on Positive Psychology. Andrew’s articles are here. Dear Positive Psychology News Reader, Whether you are a researcher, practitioner, student or admirer of the field, the 8th IPPA…
“), “filter”: { “nextExceptions”: “img, blockquote, div”, “nextContainsExceptions”: “img, blockquote, a.btn, ao-button”} }”> Are you going out the door? Read this article about the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! >”,”name”:”in-content-cta”,”type”:”link”}}”>Download app. This week brings particularly beautiful invitations with the start of Chiron’s retrograde and Mercury’s entry into Virgo. As Chiron journeys through our inner shadows of past wounds, we unlock our access to wisdom. Retrograde Chiron Chiron retrograde begins this week on July 23, 2023, where it will continue its apparent backward movement until December 26, 2023. Chiron is not technically classified as a planet,…