pop culture
Modern popular culture topics in the Longevity sphere, such as yoga news, vegan recipes, and health and wellness celebrity advocates.
The Protein Craze:
Everywhere you look these days—whether you’re scrolling through Instagram or weaving your way through Woolies or Coles—protein is stealing the spotlight. From breakfast cereals to snack bars, there’s hardly a shelf untouched by bold promises of “extra protein.” It’s become such a talking point that even a casual chat at the gym or a weekend barbie can quickly turn into a discussion about the latest high-protein find.
By Sarah Xenos4 months ago in Longevity
Stop Telling Me to Meditate!
Open any social media feed and you’ll be inundated with the gospel of wellness culture: juice cleanses, gratitude journals, green smoothies, and the mantra that "you can manifest a cure." This narrative promotes a simplistic view of health defined by optimization, quick fixes, and individual effort.
By Tracy Stine5 months ago in Longevity
The Unholy And Diabolical Truth Of The Western Medicine Establishment And Their Pseudoscientific Approach
If there is one thing that makes me angry in life... It is when people profit from the suffering of others... And purposefully do everything in their power to prevent real solutions from seeing the light of day.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)5 months ago in Longevity
The Underground Never Grows Old
Some People Never Give Up They spend their youth on the outskirts of the norm—never quite fitting in, never quite finding a place, but always passionate about their beliefs and full of energy. Even decades later, they still refuse to conform. Instead of fading into the routine of middle age, this group of rebels has carved out a space of their own—an underground refuge where Peter Pan syndrome isn’t a diagnosis but a declaration.
By Lee Kolinsky5 months ago in Longevity
A Football Fantasy
Author's Note & Transparency: This is an analytical piece exploring a hypothetical sports scenario. It was drafted with AI assistance and has been thoroughly reviewed, edited, and fact-checked by Kamran Ahmad to ensure original thought and commentary. This article discusses a fictional matchup for cultural analysis and is not a report on a real event.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Longevity
The Image of God: Restoring Human Value and Moral Agency
Every generation faces the same defining question: What is a human being worth? Not in dollars, not in productivity, but in essence. Modern culture pretends to know the answer, yet its behavior tells another story. We live in an age that praises equality while practicing utilitarianism. People are valued for what they produce, not for who they are. The unborn are treated as inconveniences, the elderly as burdens, and the suffering as statistics. The result is a world that has forgotten what makes humanity sacred.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Longevity
Creation and Knowability: Why the Universe Proves a Mind Behind It
Everything that exists carries within it a trace of intention. Whether it is a tree bending toward sunlight, a planet held in perfect orbit, or a human mind capable of wondering why any of it exists at all, creation reveals purpose. The fact that the universe is understandable tells us something about the One who made it. Chaos does not create comprehension. Randomness does not produce reason.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Longevity
Why You Might Feel Worse When You Are Improving Your Health
I was speaking with a friend earlier today... And they were telling me about a challenge they were having. They have had different health struggles throughout their lives...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 months ago in Longevity
The TikTok Showdown: What's Happening with the App's Future in the U.S.?
Law That Started It All In April 2024, the U.S. government passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (PAFACA). This bipartisan law requires TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, to sell its U.S. assets to a non-Chinese owner or face a nationwide ban. The original deadline for this divestiture was set for January 19, 2025.
By Ms. Phillips6 months ago in Longevity
She’s Buff, She’s Bold, She’s Breaking the Mold — The Rise of the Strong Woman
I’ll admit it: I nearly choked on my tea (Earl Grey, no sugar) when I saw a man comment under a female rugby player’s photo, “She’s not bulky — she’s just strong.” Just strong? As if strength is an apology, a disclaimer, a reassurance that she hasn’t gone “too far.” That single word — just — sums up the double standard women have been served for decades. We’ve been told to be careful, to lift but not too heavy, to tone but not “bulk,” to chase strength only in a way that looks aesthetically pleasing for someone else.
By No One’s Daughter6 months ago in Longevity
The Psychophysiological Stressor We Think We Have Mastered... But Probably Are Doing Completely Wrong
We Do it 7.5 Million Times Per Year on Average. It Impacts Nearly Every Part of Our Lives. In Fact... You would likely Die within 6 Minutes if You Did Not Do It.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)7 months ago in Longevity
