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Just Add COLD to Amplify the Benefits of Outdoor Exercise

Everyone wants to AMPLIFY their EXERCISE.

Did you know increasing the benefits of exercise can be as simple as adding cold to the outdoors?!

We all know the incredible health benefits of spending time outdoors—whether it’s reducing stress, boosting energy, or enhancing overall well-being. If you need …

Get Your Hands Dirty for a HEALTHIER Brain

Ready to give your brain a SERIOUS workout? You’ll have to get your hands dirty!

Why Your Hands are SECRET Brain Boosters

Did you know that a HUGE chunk of your brain is dedicated to hand movements? It’s true! And here’s the kicker: using your hands can SUPERCHARGE your memory, attention, …

Best BioHacks of 2023 to ROCK Your Wellness

Why wait?!   It is time to ROCK your WELLNESS.

The 2023 BioHack review.. featuring Dr. Stilp’s simple favorites of the year.

 

Reflecting on the past year, we’ve embraced a series of simple, yet effective biohacks that can significantly enhance our health and well-being. From natural …

Why you NEED to Get Out in the Sun!

Morning Sunshine: Your ULTIMATE Biohack

Did you know that your path to AMAZING health is as simple as 10 minutes of direct sunlight first thing in the morning?! NOTE: Sun even on cloudy days.

Circadian Entropy is the fancy neuroscience name for this: Embrace Sunshine: Your Ticket to Boosted …

Unplug to Recharge: Time to Digital Detox for the Health of it

What is the best way to close out summer?!

Answer from the experts (& Dr. Stilp herself):  Send a day (or 3) in Detox

  • BioHack your brain
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Improve sleep
  • Increase productivity
  • Cultivate deeper connection with self and others
  • Simply, explore and experience …

Lift Weights to Delay Death

strength + muscle mass = mortality

Did you know your muscle strength can determine how long (& well) you live?

We all likely know recommended weekly exercise goal to stay healthy: 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise. But an important, often forgotten …

Gotta Have FAITH for Good Health

Religion, spirituality, and FAITH impacts on our purpose, values, and experience. Faith can also have an effect on our health.

Attitude + Gratitude = Health

Although there isn’t a lot of peer reviewed research on the impact of faith on health, there have been many mental health studies (with implications for …