I’m from Costa Rica: Here’s what we eat every day for a long, healthy life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’
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I’m from Costa Rica: Here’s what we eat every day for a long, healthy life—it’s our ‘secret to longevity’

Lifestyle Costa Rica is home to one of the world's Blue Zoneswhere people live longer and healthier lives than average. I'm from a small town in the region of Cartago, called Llano Grande, which is known for its rich agriculture.As a cookbook author and cooking teacher who was born and raised here, I have always felt that our diet and "pura vida" lifestyle is our secret to longevity.To Costa Ricans, what we eat is just as important as the experience in the kitchen and around the table. We deeply value the community that comes with cooking. Growing up, I always helped my family prepare our meals, and even harvested some of the ingredients.Lunches and dinners always lasted for at least an hour, and it was our time to talk about our day. This kind of...
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Where millionaires go, a tech bro edits his DNA, ranking the streamers: Lifestyle news roundup
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Where millionaires go, a tech bro edits his DNA, ranking the streamers: Lifestyle news roundup

Lifestyle Image: Deejpilot (iStock by Getty Images), Corbis/Getty Images (Getty Images), SOPA Images / Contributor (Getty Images), Fei Yang (iStock by Getty Images), Maskot (iStock by Getty Images), Logan K. Carter, South_agency (iStock by Getty Images), David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images (Getty Images), Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images), Screenshot: Drone Views | Zisimos Zizos via YouTube (Getty Images)Image: Deejpilot (iStock by Getty Images)As much of the world continues faces economic uncertainty and political instability, many of the world’s wealthiest people are choosing to uproot their lives and move their assets to different countries. Read MoreImage: Corbis/Getty Images (Getty Images)The tech entrepreneur who once had his son’s plasma infused with his blood in an attempt to extend his own life now claims that he successfully slowed the aging process by undergoing an untested DNA editing...
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Beat The Heat: Tips To Keep House Interiors Cool Has Temperature Soars
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Beat The Heat: Tips To Keep House Interiors Cool Has Temperature Soars

Lifestyle Cool Interiors | Image:UnsplashAs temperatures soar, keeping your home cool becomes essential for comfort and health. Here are some expert tips to help you maintain a pleasant indoor environment during the hot summer months.Lifestyle Utilise window treatmentsWindows are a major source of heat gain. Use blackout curtains, blinds, or shades to block out the sun's rays during the hottest parts of the day. Reflective or insulated window treatments can significantly reduce indoor temperatures.Lifestyle Optimise airflowMaximize natural ventilation by opening windows and doors during cooler parts of the day, such as early morning and late evening. Use fans strategically to enhance airflow and create a cross-breeze effect.Lifestyle Switch to energy-efficient lightingTraditional incandescent bulbs emit a lot of heat. Replace them with energy-efficient LED bulbs, which produce less heat and use less energy. This simple switch...
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