Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Different age groups require different sleep time, say experts
There’s nothing like a good rest after a long day at work. Sleep is vital to overall health and well-being and ensures that people function at their best. But how many hours under the sheets do humans really need to […]
Venting on Twitter about sexism relieves stress
When it comes to sexism, women experience increased well-being when they express themselves on Twitter, according to a new study from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada. “We know women can be badly affected by experiences of sexism and that responding […]
Drinking beer can prevent Alzheimer’s
We may be a hop, skip and a jump from warding off neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s. An ingredient in beer hops, xanthohumol (also known as Xn) has been shown to protect the brains of mice from cell damage. Wine […]
Exercise early in the morning to reap more of its rewards
In a new story, the New York Times has explored whether working out before breakfast is better for weight loss. Certainly, some studies have shown that fasted exercise (that is, exercising before you eat in the morning having fasted overnight) […]
Smokers hoping to quit the habit opt for e-cigarettes
When Marty Weinstein decided to quit smoking, he took a friend’s advice and tried electronic cigarettes rather than government-approved nicotine replacement products. Weinstein, 58, has gone from a pack a day nine months ago to the equivalent in nicotine of […]
7 ways to burn those calories
HIIT HIIT (or High Intensity Interval Training) is ideal for those who want to get trim on a tight schedule. This workout consists of high intensity exercise teamed with short periods of rest. Alternating bursts of intense exercise with recovery […]
Top 5 benefits of sleeping
1. Sleep Keeps Your Heart Healthy Add sleep deprivation to the list of risk factors that can leave you spending a lot of time in a cardiologist’s office. “Poor sleep quality is linked to heart health problems, from high blood […]
Some ways to relieve work stress
Unwind on Your Commute The minute you step out of the office, your downtime officially begins. Take advantage of it by losing yourself in activities you can do in transit — like finishing a book on tape or plugging into […]
Close your eyes to remember better
Some people close their eyes, as though lost in thought, when they’re trying to remember some detail from the past. A new study in Legal and Criminal Psychology suggests that they’re on the right track — study participants who closed their eyes remembered more […]
Undergoing surgery? Get a second opinion
Here are tips on searching for options. – Start with the doctor recommending the traditional surgery, asking what will happen if you don’t have the operation and if there are alternative treatments, either medical or surgical. – Ask your primary […]
