We’ve known for some time that too much sitting increases your risk of diabetes, certain cancers, heart disease and early death. But until now it’s been unclear how much standing during the work day may counter this increased risk. Guidelines published today in the British Journal of Sports Medicine urge employers change their workplace culture and social norms around the ... Read More »
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Old dope, New Tricks: The New Science of Medical Cannabis
Medicinal cannabis is back in the news again after a planned trial to grow it in Norfolk Island was blocked by the federal government last week. The media is ablaze with political rumblings and tales of public woe, but what does science have to say on the subject? Read More »
Research Shows That Depression Can Damage Parts of the Brain
Brain damage is caused by persistent depression rather than being a predisposing factor for it, researchers have finally concluded after decades of unconfirmed hypothesising. A study published in Molecular Psychiatry today has proved once and for all that recurrent depression shrinks the hippocampus – an area of the brain responsible for forming new memories – leading to a loss of ... Read More »
Did we used to have two sleeps rather than one? Should we again?
Around a third of the population have trouble sleeping, including difficulties maintaining sleep throughout the night. While night time awakenings are distressing for most sufferers, there is some evidence from our recent past that suggests this period of wakefulness occurring between two separate sleep periods was the norm. Read More »
Top 10 Healthiest Food Picks by WatchMojo
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5 Foods You Thought Were Healthy But Aren’t!
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Leonardo da Vinci – “Simplicity is the ultimate…”
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci Read More »
Lao Tzu – “The journey of a thousand miles…”
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu Read More »
Juicing – The Shortcut To Healthy Living (Part 1)
Today information on health is much more easily accessible than even five years ago. Still, there are so many different perspectives on which path is the most optimal to health and longevity and I know it can be pretty confusing. I think to give some clarity it would be best to go to the root of the problem, not simply ... Read More »
10 Tips: How To Get The Best Sleep, Ever.
There’s nothing quite like getting a good nights sleep. Waking up refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the world and your kids is the ideal feeling that we all would love to have. The challenge is that in our modern society, millions of people are chronically sleep deprived especially after they become parents. Most people don’t realize that their ... Read More »