by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Learn, Nutrition
Hello, everyone! Today, I want to talk about something incredibly important that often gets overlooked in our busy lives: our immune system. Especially for those of us who are middle-aged and juggling countless responsibilities, our health can sometimes take a back...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Mindfulness, Resilience, Weight Loss
Don’t get me wrong. For a long time, I have believed the same myth. But that is a lie. The truth is much harder to digest: I did not prioritize my well-being over the myriad of only seemingly important and often not-so-urgent tasks. Simply spoken – I was...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
A recently developed scorecard by researchers might motivate you to reduce the risks of dementia and stroke. Led by researchers at the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, an international study has introduced and validated a Brain Care...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition
When you’re exposed to sunlight, ultraviolet (UV) rays activate vitamin D production in your skin. This essential fat-soluble vitamin helps you store calcium and phosphorus for strong bones, reduces inflammation, fights infections, and boosts mood. So, how much...
by Stephan Neff | May 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Protein consists of amino acids essential for critical processes such as immune function, neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis, and muscle growth. Increasing protein intake can enhance health by promoting satiety, improving body composition, and preventing muscle...
by Stephan Neff | May 28, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Why you are not too old for strength training! As we journey through life, navigating the demands of work, family, and personal growth, it’s easy to overlook one of the most important aspects of our well-being: our physical strength. Middle age is often...
by Stephan Neff | May 13, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Mental Health, Nutrition, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
I am a Failure! Today, I weigh 127.5 kg and am 188 cm tall. My BMI is 36.1, which puts me into Obese Class 2. My immediate reaction is that of disgust. What a fat excuse of a man am I? On the wrong side of 50, out of shape, a disgrace. Like many others, I...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 27, 2023 | Active Lifestyle, Hydration, Nutrition
Coffee is synonymous with its most famous active ingredient: caffeine. In reality, coffee contains hundreds of other bioactive compounds, including oils, tannins and other polyphenols, non-caffeine alkaloids, and trace amounts of minerals and vitamins. Health Benefits...
by Stephan Neff | Dec 25, 2023 | Active Lifestyle, Nutrition, Weight Loss
The 10,000 calorie challenge Ever heard about the 10000-calorie challenge? Unless you are into fitness and nutrition, you probably have no idea what I am talking about. We all know that eating too much is very easy. And the little voice in our head tells us:...
