This Upbeat Life

Doughnut Day! / Museums for Loneliness / Cheese NIghtmares!

On this episode Quick News looks at International Donut day, a glorious day to celebrate the humble doughnut and the joy it brings millions of people around the world. On the Real Deal I explore the subject of loneliness, a hidden epidemic of global proportions and how museums around the world are tackling this issue and becoming a key player in helping to support people who feel isolated. And finally on Far Out Stuff is cheese really the stuff of nightmares – or is that just an old wife’s tale? - Feta late than never to find out! If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here [https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife]. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends! Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com] Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

Nose Picking & Dementia? - Saunas or Hot Tubs? - Dancing for Depression

In this episode on Quick News I find out the possible link between picking your nose and acquiring Alzheimer's disease. On the Real Deal I find out if Steam saunas, dry saunas, infrared saunas or hot tubs are better for you. Assuming you have deep pockets. And on Far Out Stuff, I discover the benefits of dancing to alleviate depression. If you enjoyed today's episode, or in fact, any of the others it would be great if you could like them or subscribe so you don't miss anymore. Thank you for listening and if you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here [https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife]. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends! Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com] Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

10,000 steps! - or not?! / To climb a tree? - or not?! / Worms! How charming!

On this episode I explore the need (or not) to make sure we do 10,000 steps a day. Where did it come from and will we all become slobs if we don't? On the Real Deal I take a look at the importance of climbing trees, especially for our children and on Far Out Stuff I dig a little deeper into the world of Championship Worm Charming, oh yeah! If you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here [https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife]. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. If you like the show please share with your friends! Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com] Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

Our Gut Health & Dogs! - Blue Zones for Longevity! - The Smurf Supplement

Have you got a dog? Obviously, you know they’re good for you. But, it turns out that dogs and other pets, other than putting a smile on your face, could actually be good for your gut health. On Quick News I look at the beneficial relationship between us and our best friends. And, what about living to a ripe old age? Did you know, there are 5 places in the world where people regularly live past one hundred years old? On the Real Deal I’ll investigate Blue Zones where people there don’t rely on expensive supplements or extreme fitness routines to become centenarians. But, are these Blue Zones the secret to living longer… or is it simply a load of old codswallop? And on Far Out Stuff, the Smurf Supplement – Methylene Blue. Touted by wellness influencers as the next great brain enhancer, but is it as safe as it seems? In the latest episode of This Upbeat Life, I explore the mystery, the science, and what we can actually learn from having dogs, I’ll be looking at remarkable Blue Zone communities and a blue drug that is used to disinfect fish tanks but somehow may improve your brain Curious? Press play to find out more. If you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here [https://rss.com/podcasts/thisupbeatlife/]. If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com] Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay

Happiest City in the World! - The Perfect Day According to Science! - Brain Flossing!

This week on Quick News—are you living in one of the happiest cities in the world? Apparently, if you’re not in Copenhagen, Zurich… or—brace yourself—Brighton in the UK… you might want a word with your estate agent. Yes, Brighton made the list. Proof that happiness is, in fact… relative. We also head to Finland—officially the happiest country on Earth… Despite six months of darkness, sub-zero temperatures, and people casually saying things like, “Only minus twenty? A lovely day for a stroll!” Honestly, if that’s fun, I’ve been doing it wrong. Then on the Real Deal—science steps in to design the perfect day. Six hours with family, two with friends, two hours of exercise… and less than one hour of screen time. So… already unrealistic by 9:15am. Or perhaps your perfect day is simpler— a coffee, a walk, a sunset… or, according to one person, golf all day followed by—well—marital enthusiasm. And finally on Far Out Stuff—TikTok’s latest wellness trend: Brain flossing. Nope, not dental care for your thoughts— just “8D audio” swirling around your head… Which sounds suspiciously like… stereo. Does it relax you or transform your brain? There's omly one way to find out. Find out in this week’s episode of This Upbeat Life— where we test the trends, question the science… and have a good laugh along the way. Because happiness shouldn’t be this complicated. If you feel like buying me a coffee so I can carry on what I’m doing, I’d really appreciate it and you can do that here: https://ko-fi.com/simonjjgreen [https://ko-fi.com/simonjjgreen] If you don’t, that’s also cool, I know times are tight. Email me at thisupbeatlife@gmail.com [thisupbeatlife@gmail.com] and let me know and I’ll read out some emails on a near future episode. Intro: Wallpaper Paste by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [https://www.silvermansound.com] Outro: Funky House by Nver Avetyan from Pixabay