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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

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What could really increase your life expectancy, lifespan and longevity? โ€” Information is Beautiful

What will really increase your average life expectancy and lifespan? Why do women live longer than men? Whatโ€™s the best method of life extension? Diet and exercise? Or polygamy and pets? Let the latest data decide. Data: bit.ly/IIB-Livelong From the infographic megatome Knowledge is Beautiful. – This article was originally posted at https://informationisbeautiful.net/visualizations/what-could-really-increase-life-expectancy-lifespan-and-longevity/   For more articles like this please subscribe to the Weekly Newsletter.

Why Great Presentations Follow the Same 3-Act Structure of Your Favorite Movies

Many successful writers of novels, blockbuster films and made-for-TV holiday movies follow a time-tested formula. It’s called the three-act structure.  The three-act formula has been entrenched in Hollywood for decades. Screenwriters tell me it’s nearly impossible to get a movie sold if it doesn’t follow the structure. Movie franchises like Star Wars follow the template perfectly. If you incorporate this narrative model into your next business presentation, it will give you

8 key ways running can transform your body and brain

Running can significantly improve physical and mental health. As a form of aerobic exercise, running can reduce stress, improve heart health, and even help alleviate symptoms of depression. Some researchers think running may be so good for us because it’s something we evolved to do. People are built to run. Many experts think human bodies are shaped the way they are because we evolved to be extremely effective endurance runners.