JUNE 2024 • Melanin Magic • Men’s Mental Health • The Longevity Code Jun 01, 2024 06:00AM ● By Amit Gupta Click here to access this issue's PDF. Consider the Seasons: Should Summer's Heat Affect Your Yoga Practice? Finally, the change in seasonal conditions invites practitioners to lean into the diversity of yogic traditions. Lesser-known and less-commonly practiced yoga postures and breathing practices offer many strategies to meet personal needs for cooling and grounding. Read More » As of This Issue, We Begin Using AI It was inevitable. It was only a matter of time. Of course, the argument can certainly be made that we’re well behind the curve. But—full disclosure—as of this issue, this magazine is publishing a few Atlanta Briefs that were edited by humans but were originally written by ChatGPT. Read More » Brother Shankara of Vedanta Center Atlanta Transitions Surrounded by loved ones chanting and singing, Brother Shankara, resident minister of the Vedanta Center of Atlanta, passed away on March 22, 2024. Read More » Building Quality Muscle: How Diet and Resistance Training Can Help Muscles act like metabolic Spanx, holding everything in the body tighter, supporting joints to prevent injuries, keeping bones strong and helping the immune system remain resilient to infection. Read More » Cast Iron Mediterranean Chicken With Capers Preheat oven to 400°F. Place cast iron pan on a medium-high stove and sauté garlic until brown. Add chicken and pour fire-roasted tomatoes evenly over it. Read More » Cucumber Apple Salad With Cilantro Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Gently toss and serve immediately. Read More » Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof The Office of Federal High-Performance Green Buildings commissioned an in-depth metadata analysis of 200 green roof research studies. The analysis reported multiple benefits from living roofs. Read More » Green-Home Design Tips: Healthy Options for a Sustainable Sanctuary Americans spend about 90 percent of their lives indoors, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More » Jeffrey R. Gladden on Cracking the Code of Longevity Jeffrey R. Gladden is the founder and medical director of Gladden Longevity, in Dallas, Texas, a clinic that helps people “live young for a lifetime”. Read More » Melanin Magic There are two types of melanin: pheomelanin, which produces yellow and red tones, and eumelanin, which produces brown and black tones. Genetics, environmental factors and geographic location determine which of these types of melanin is dominant. Read More » “No, But…” Musings on Saying Yes and Improv These days, when I say “Yes, and” in an improv class, everyone nods—even beginners. It’s become a phrase co-opted by entrepreneurs and therapists; it is reflected in design theory and on coffee mugs. Read More » Prostate Protection: A Look at Holistic Cancer-Prevention Strategies Prostatic cancer usually affects men over 65. African American and Caribbean men are at a higher risk. Although the American Cancer Society predicts almost 300,000 new cases this year, overhauling the diet and getting regular exercise can make a difference. Read More » Secrets to Summer Success: Giving Youngsters the Vacation They Need Figuring out how to keep children entertained, active and engaged while juggling work and household responsibilities, vacation schedules or camp sign-ups can be a little daunting. Read More » Solving Mental Health Issues in Men: Finding Meaning in Turbulent Times A 2021 report by the Survey Center on American Life stated that since 1990, the number of men saying they have no close friends has jumped from 3 percent to 15 percent. Read More » Taurine Offers Longevity Potential Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart. Research has found that taurine levels decrease with age. Read More » Tenth Annual Dirty South Yoga Fest Set for August Tickets for the event are $119 for a single day and $289 for a three-day pass, with prices set to increase on June 24 and again on July 24. Read More » Third Annual Ram Dass Legacy Retreat in August The Love Serve Remember Foundation (LSRF) is hosting its third annual 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat August 15 through 19 at the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone, North Carolina. Read More » White Quinoa Salad With Blueberries Combine quinoa, water and salt in a medium pot. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat; and simmer for 15 minutes. Read More » Downloads NA-Atlanta_06-24_spread.pdf In-Print