You know the feeling – it gets to about two in the afternoon or so, and it becomes harder and harder to stay alert and focused. Your eyelids become heavy, your productivity slows to a crawl and all you can ...
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The Habits of Highly Productive People
You’ve probably noticed (perhaps not without some jealousy) that a certain sect of people tend to get things done on a more consistent basis than most other workers. These individuals tend to distinguish themselves at a relatively early age, earning ...
Read More »How Does Winter Impact our Health?
It’s pretty safe to assume that most people don’t particularly care for the winter season. Sure, there are exceptions – if you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, winter might be the perfect time of year for you – but most ...
Read More »Cyber Overload: A look at Internet Addiction
When you stop and think about it, it really is amazing just how big a role the internet plays in our daily lives. In fact, it can safely be said that those under the age of 25 probably can’t envision ...
Read More »When the Mind Begins to Fade: The Onset of Dementia
When one thinks of all of the health problems facing seniors, conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis and osteoporosis often come to mind. While there is no doubt that such problems are worthy of attention, it would be ...
Read More »Too Much of a Good Thing: The Risks of Oversleeping
This author isn’t a betting man, but I’d be willing to wager that the readers of this article have heard about the importance of sleep. In fact, most people are probably aware of the oft-repeated eight-hour guideline for nightly slumber. ...
Read More »The Benefits of Meditation
The practice of meditation has been shown to reduce stress, improve clarity, help with depression, improve memory, help with insomnia, and improve cardiovascular health, just to name a few. Research on Transcendental Meditation, a popular meditation technique introduced in 1958 by ...
Read More »Serotonin and Dopamine: Keys to a Better Mood
Have you been feeling down in the dumps lately? As with all emotions, these feelings have a relatively simple medical explanation behind them – in this case, the chemicals of serotonin and dopamine. As you will discover, increasing the levels ...
Read More »A Healthier Body Through Positive Thinking
It may sound a bit hokey, but it also may be true; your outlook on life may impact your health. Research has shown that people with a more upbeat attitude tend to have lower rates of numerous physical and mental ...
Read More »Tai Chi: The Roots of an Ancient Art
You have no doubt heard of Tai Chi, and maybe have seen some people performing it. At first glance, tai chi exercises certainly look impressive, if not somewhat complicated. But what is the purpose of these movements, and how did ...
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