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Live Longer

Posted by on Mon, May 23rd, 2011 at 5:00 pm

We like to consider ourselves rather health conscious here at Swagbucks, and we like to promote this health to our Swaggernauts.  While browsing the internet, I came across this article that lists surprising tips on how you can live to 100.  I wanted to share it with you so that you guys could get the most of your happy life.

Drink Green Tea

“Those who drink 5+ cups of green tea a day had a significantly lower risk of dying from heart disease or a stroke.”

Eat Nuts

According to an archive of internal medicine publication, those who frequently eat nuts extend their life expectancy by an average of 2 years, due to their numerous cardiovascular benefits.

Be Outgoing

A recent study by Karolinska Institutet in Sweden showed that people who are outgoing are 50% less likely “to develop dementia due to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.”

Floss

“Flossing regularly can add up to 6 years on to your life expectancy by removing bacteria that can cause inflammation, which in turn reduces the risk of strokes and heart disease.”

Do Not Smoke

This is a pretty obvious one.  ”Smoking for the majority of your lifetime can cut up to 10 years off of your life expectancy. However if you quit by age 50, you can gain 6 of those years back.”

Embrace New Technology

“Researchers from Evercare state that using and keeping up with the newest technology trends helps to keep brain cells young and healthy and ensures we are socially engaged.”

Take More Holidays

“According to health.com cutting down on your leisure time can increase the risk of having heart disease eightfold, due to the lack of downtime away from the stress and strains of work.”

Lie In

It is important to get 7-8 hours of sleep every night to better enhance your healing process and increase the longevity of cells.

Laugh

This one’s my favorite, because I love to laugh!  ”Research from the new England centenarian study revealed that those born with a sunny disposition deal better with stress, thereby increasing their chances of seeing their 100th birthday.”

To see the whole article, click here.

Now let’s all go and live our long and healthy lives!

~TSGal

Beauty from Scratch

Posted by on Thu, May 19th, 2011 at 10:00 am
When it comes to my skin, I only like to use healthy and natural products.  I found a great website, GOOD, that teaches you how to make your own beauty products from scratch.  I loved these ideas because it not only makes the products affordable, you actually know every ingredient that you are putting on ... Read More »

Healthy Snacks

Posted by on Mon, May 16th, 2011 at 5:00 pm
To those of us who are still attempting to keep our New Year’s Resolution diets, I found some great 100 calorie snacks on KitchenDaily.com.  I wanted to share them with you, because I know how hard it is to fall off the bandwagon when you’re faced with an irresistible, delectable treat, and these are some ... Read More »

Get Swagbucks Health Advantage

Posted by on Fri, April 22nd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
When April showers bring May flowers, May flowers can bring hay fever, allergic reactions and other illnesses. While TSG always hopes you stay healthy, we have the Health Advantage Card to help you save money on prescription medicine in case you get sick. Just visit the Swagbucks Health Advantage Program page, read the information, and ... Read More »

Ask The Swag Gal – April 13, 2011

Posted by on Wed, April 13th, 2011 at 7:00 am
Today’s Ask The Swag Gal comes from a user looking to prepare for swimsuit season… I find after months of hibernating through the winter, I tend to gain a few pounds I also find myself suffering from dry skin. Summer is fast approaching, I was wondering if you have have any tips for getting swimsuit ... Read More »

Whats the remedy?

Posted by on Sun, April 10th, 2011 at 11:00 am
Hey Swaggernauts! I found this super interesting and useful article on pharmacytechniciancertification.net, and I wanted to share some of it with you.  It features 100 healthy remedies that are right in your home.  They have it broken down into categories, and I would like to highlight one from each category: Common Healthy Remedies Cinnamon – ... Read More »

Froobi Daily Deals: Non-Slip Yoga Mat 24″ x 68″

Posted by on Thu, March 24th, 2011 at 9:00 am
Five thousand years ago, Yoga was practiced on floors made of wobbly stones. After years of downward-facing dogs becoming downward falling face-plants, Yoga’s founding gurus saw the need for a change. Flat floors were introduced, and with them came the slip-free yoga mat! These firm and comfy foam Yoga mats are perfect for floor exercises ... Read More »

Bake Me A Cake

Posted by on Tue, March 22nd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
I recently found this awesome website that is geared towards parents.  It’s called Babble, and it’s packed with interesting and helpful information on pregnancy, children, health, food, and more.  I found a delicious recipe on the site that I want to share with you.  I am a huge Nutella fan, and I was drooling over this recipe ... Read More »

Healthy and Happy

Posted by on Thu, February 10th, 2011 at 11:00 am
* It’s very hard to find something that every single person agrees on. One thing, though, that proves to be important to everyone is wanting to be healthy. I found a great article with some essential tips for being healthy. Move More Whether its chasing your kids, climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator, or ... Read More »

Featured Sponsor: Steaz!

Posted by on Thu, March 11th, 2010 at 1:00 pm
If you’ve seen TSGal’s blog post this morning, you know that we’ve got some yoga mats to blow out! So, if you’re one of those bendy, contorting, meditative souls; get yourself a new mat to do all that twisting and ‘relaxing’ on! Steaz is a great partner of ours and they’ve got a ton of ... Read More »