About three years ago, I wrote a series of articles called Sleep Better Now that described how to get the best night's sleep possible. I just re-read these articles and almost every detail and habit I've explained is still being practiced by me to this day. Over three years, I have made some minor tweaks and improvements from trying new recommendations and based on what I've learned from my data. Those upgrades (new tools, tactics, and habits) are divulged here...
Read moreThe Essential Podcast Guide for Health, Fitness, Science, and Lifestyle
Podcast content spans a wide range of topics including health & nutrition, bio-hacking, entrepreneurship, personal development, daily news, comedy, entertainment, music of virtually every genre, and much more. Podcasts are generally presented by a host who is an expert in his or her field and provides monthly, weekly, or even daily episodes that can be streamed, downloaded a la carte, or automatically pushed to your device(s) once you subscribe to them. The episode format varies widely from genre to genre, host to host, and even episode to episode. This variety is growing and is exactly why I consume so many podcasts regularly, and a big part of why their popularity is quickly rising.
Read moreForget the 'New Year' Resolution. Make a 'New You' Resolution.
Mind what you have learned. Save you it can.
No matter what your New Year’s resolutions or life goals are (or even your to-do list for today), living healthier will make it much easier to accomplish them all - long-term, short-term, and anywhere in between. I have found that by being healthier, my other goals seemingly accomplish themselves. An important realization I made somewhat recently is that being physically and mentally/emotionally healthy are different sides of the same coin. Improving one side will positively and proportionately impact the other...
Read moreI Think, Therefore I Am...an AlphaNerd
Health. Technology. Culture. Optimized.
AlphaNerd is an interactive community that shares intelligent strategies, systems, and stories with the purpose of helping others improve their lives in an entertaining and enlightening way. Content highlights topics ranging from health, fitness, nutrition, bio-hacking, technology, science, entertainment, and culture. AlphaNerd is based on the vision that anyone is capable of upgrading their life, accelerating their evolution, and writing their own destiny. Our mission is to provide tools to help others achieve those goals.
Read moreHoliday Gift Ideas for Every Fitness Nerd
As an AlphaNerd - and more specifically, a fitness and health nerd - I am constantly looking for new technologies and gadgets to improve my workouts, nutrition, and overall health and sense of well-being. With technologies such as wearables and wireless gear becoming smaller and more affordable, many consumers becoming more health-conscious, and companies big and small competing over this growing market, there is plenty of new fitness tech to get your hands on (or your ears, chest, food, etc). With the holiday season upon us, you might be searching for the perfect gift for the fitness nerd in your life. Or perhaps you have a New Year's resolution in mind and want a little help. Either way, getting one of these goodies will be sure to put a smile on the face of anyone looking to improve their fitness and health.
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