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

Latest Health Trends! / Circadian Rhythm for happiness / Ball-maxxing!

In this episode I catch up with a few of the latest health trends circulating the internet. Some you may want to embrace, others you may want to avoid! I also investigate your Circadian Rhythm and the importance it plays in a person's happiness and wellbeing and finally I dip a toe into the world of Ball Maxxing, a subculture of Look-maxxing where any part of the human body can be enhanced, and in this case, we're talking melons! 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

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