by Stephan Neff | Jul 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Mental Health, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
A Rude Awakening A few years ago, I had some extensive blood tests done to check for any abnormalities that had gone undetected so far. When it came to my testosterone levels, I was in for a rude awakening. My levels were really low, which might have explained the...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 29, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Nutrition, Weight Loss
When I look around the internet, I come across many older men with astounding physiques. Initially, I thought: “Wow – See! You can build a massive body in your later decades!”Yeah, about that. Looking more closely, many of these men have been...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 26, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Weight Loss
It simply sneaks up on you. I was certainly surprised when my GP took my blood pressure, and it was at rather unhealthy high levels. Now, that was more than ten years ago when I still drank, and my levels of stress were unmanageably high. He counselled me on lifestyle...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 21, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Breath Work, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Hydration, Learn, Maintain Relationships, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Regular Health Checks, Resilience, Sleep, Sobriety, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Imagine a tiny switch inside your body that decides when your cells should grow, divide, and use energy. This switch is called mTOR, short for mechanistic Target of Rapamycin. It plays a crucial role in how our cells function, and understanding it can help us manage...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 20, 2024 | Mental Health, Nutrition, Sobriety, Weight Loss
Known as the microbiome, your gut is home to millions of bacteria and other microbes—both good and bad—that can influence your health in numerous ways. The key lies in balancing the ratio of good to bad bacteria within the gut microbiome. According to a 2019 review in...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 20, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Emotional Intelligence, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Sobriety, Weight Loss
For years, the inner critic had been a constant companion, whispering doubts and fostering insecurities. The journey to quiet this relentless voice and show me true self-love and self-compassion was neither quick nor easy, but it was transformative. I want to share...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 15, 2024 | Be Curious, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Learn, Mindfulness, Resilience, Weight Loss
Life often unfolds in unexpected ways. For many, reaching middle age can bring a sense of accomplishment, stability, and a deeper understanding of oneself. However, it can also bring feelings of being stuck, a lack of purpose, and a yearning for something more. If you...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 14, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Be Unstoppable, Create Habits, Find Purpose, Learn, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Resilience, Sleep, Stress Reduction, Weight Loss
Cliche or core to recharging your life? Over the last week, I have suffered from cabin fever a few times. I am blessed to live close to the majestic Redwood Forest in Rotorua, New Zealand. Do I ever take advantage of that? Yeah, right. Therefore, I consciously walked...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 11, 2024 | Active Lifestyle, Learn, Nutrition, Uncategorized, Weight Loss
Background Scientists have been studying whether eating red meat affects how long we live. Observational studies, where researchers look at groups of people with different habits, are one way to do this. However, these studies can be tricky because other differences...
by Stephan Neff | Jun 9, 2024 | Hydration, Nutrition, Weight Loss
Juice cleanses have gained popularity as a quick fix for weight loss and detoxification. However, their effectiveness and health implications, especially for women around the age of 50 who are overweight, are subjects of ongoing debate. This article aims to provide a...