So what IS Lifestyle Magazine all about?
Lifestyle Magazine is a half hour television talk show focused on living a full, healthy and balanced life.
It is the second longest running show on air after “Meet the Press.”
The show features panel discussions, interviews and demonstration segments focused on whole life health, which includes fitness, nutrition, relationships, outlook and more ways to promote overall health.
This multiple award-winning show reaches a wide age demographic and covers a wide variety of topics and was recently voted a Top 20 brand influencer for health & fitness on Twitter (above Shape Magazine, GQ and more) by analyst group Onalytica.
The show features 5 expert hosts:
Dr. Sharmini Long – Internal Medicine Specialist & Endocrinologist
Obi Obadike – Fitness expert & celebrity trainer with nearly 2 million Twitter followers – Named #1 influencer on Twitter for health & fitness by Onalytica
Lynell LaMountain – Mental outlook specialist
Mike Tucker – Relationship Expert and Personal Counseling
Each episode our expert team is joined by notable guests on topics that focus on the five key areas for creating a healthy lifestyle:
1) Medical
2) Nutrition
3) Fitness
4) Attitude
5) Relationships
For more, check out: lifestyle.org/about-the-show/what-is-lifestyle-magazine
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How (and when) to Tell the Kids About a Difficult Diagnosis
The desire to shield your kids from the news is natural.
But: your kids probably already know something is wrong.
Decide how much to tell them depending on their ages and emotional maturity.
lifestyle.org/how-to-disclose-a-difficult-diagnosis-to-your-loved-ones
Should Your Coworkers be the last people you share a difficult diagnosis with?
First: do some research.
Talk to
A lawyer if needed.
Your boss or HR department
(it’s not good for them to hear it from your coworkers)
Trusted coworkers who'll support you
lifestyle.org/how-to-disclose-a-difficult-diagnosis-to-your-loved-ones
How to Disclose a Difficult Diagnosis to Your Loved Ones
Having a serious illness like cancer, heart disease or ALS can be very lonely.
No one should try to bear it alone.
First: it isn’t practical to hide something that serious from friends and family without them noticing that something is troubling you.
Second, acting like everything is okay - when it’s not - requires energy - and YOU NEED THAT ENERGY for treatment and recovery.
However, sharing a difficult diagnosis with loved ones makes it more real ... which can be a huge challenge when still coming to terms with the diagnosis yourself.
Get the Right Diagnosis
Misdiagnosis happens.
Get a second opinion.
Until then, keep the news within your inner circle. You might consider sparing the kids until you get confirmation.
Tell Your Nearest and Dearest First
Once you have the right diagnosis, talk to your closest family members and friends.
Leave your neighbors, childhood friends and coworkers out of it for now.
It’s best to do it in person, if possible.
If you’re not feeling up to the task, ask your spouse, sibling or any other close family member to share the news on your behalf and follow up personally when ready.
Ask them to keep the news confidential - at least for now. You don’t want to be ‘outed’ in a heartfelt social media post before you talk to the people outside your inner circle.
Tell Friends and Acquaintances
Not everyone deserves to know about your illness. You don’t need to and probably shouldn’t post about it on social media. Proceed with caution and use your judgment.
If you’re not ready for the world to know about your health condition, only tell friends and acquaintances who’ve proven their ability to keep secrets in the past.
Up tomorrow: How to tell the Kids - and Work
For more now, read: lifestyle.org/how-to-disclose-a-difficult-diagnosis-to-your-loved-ones
Here's our own Obi Obadike of Obi Obadike Fitness on Dr. Mehmet Oz
WHO HOO! Congrats Obi!
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It’s rare when you see a film that accurately portrays the life of a person with a physical or mental disability.
But Jenni Gold, a documentarian who just happens to be disabled, is changing that with her Gold Pictures' CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion, a film that explores the history of how disability is portrayed in media and the power that the media has to shape people’s perceptions.
The film includes an incredible cast of A-list stars: Ben Affleck Jamie Foxx Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media Gary Sinise Jane Seymour and many more - including actor Tobias Forrest who brings his perspective as someone who was able-bodied for about 22 years when he had a spinal cord injury. Now, a successful actor.
WATCH NOW: lifestyle.org/shows/cinemability
The physical and mental exhaustion from the stress of our modern lifestyles can lead to a burnout.
It is important to identify the early signs before it's too late and you wind up in the ER or worse.
THE HEALTH COSTS OF BURNOUT
Stress triggers the release of adrenaline and cortisol in the body.
Adrenaline increases your heart rate and blood pressure giving you the energy boost you need to fight or flee from the stressful situation.
Cortisol increases your blood glucose.
Constant stress means that your adrenaline and cortisol levels are always high. This interferes with your immune system as well as normal bodily functions such as digestion and sleep. Eventually, adrenal insufficiency sets in and the body starts having trouble producing cortisol.
Extreme stress can also alter the physical structure of your brain, causing it to shrink and age faster. This makes your brain even more vulnerable to nerve damage.
NONE OF THESE SOUND GOOD
I'm not willing to pay the health costs of stress and burnout.
So the real question is:
How can I stop burnout?
How can I actually do more without falling prey to the burnout cycle?
Watch this space as we'll be sharing some strategies next week.
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