When people hear the word protein, they usually think of something relating to muscles. I know tons of people who take protein shakes multiple times a day in the belief that “the more protein, the better” and feel like the only way they can grow huge muscles is to take…
Killing You Slowly: The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Lighting
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Killing You Slowly: The Hidden Dangers of Artificial Lighting
Before the invention of artificial lights, our ancestors would sleep when it got dark and wake up when it got light; otherwise, they may have been eaten by predators roaming at night. Plus, there wouldn’t be much to do after it got dark. If you have ever been camping in…
Sleep: How Much Do We Need and the Link Between Short Sleep and Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart Disease
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Sleep: How Much Do We Need and the Link Between Short Sleep and Diabetes, Hypertension and Heart Disease
Scientists may still be perplexed about the function of sleep, but they do know that it affects disease risk, especially diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. So, how much sleep do we need? What is the “optimal” amount? Well, that is hard to say. Everyone is different and requires different amounts…
Meditation: How to and Health Benefits
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Meditation: How to and Health Benefits
When you think of meditation, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Probably some bald-headed monk living in a monastery in the middle of nowhere, meditating in complete silence. One does not need to be in complete silence to meditate. The point of meditation is to quiet one’s…
Stress: Its Link to Disease
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Stress: Its Link to Disease
Merriam-Webster defines stress as “a state of mental tension or worry caused by problems in your life, work, etc.” They also define it as “something that causes a strong feeling of worry or anxiety.” Stress is something that is difficult to measure in scientific studies. You cannot simply look at…
