Moreover, beverage companies such as Coca-Cola pay third-party messengers, including scientists and doctors, to promote their products and shift the blame when science ties them to serious health problems.... Read More
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My Weight Hack
It takes 18 to 254 days to form a new habit. The study also concluded that, on average, it takes 66 days for a new behavior to become automatic.... Read More
Petting Dogs for Health
College students reported less stress and reduced feelings of homesickness after brief interactions with dogs, and that effect was much bigger in those who got to pet the animals. ... Read More
The Power of Vacationing
1. Unplug. You cannot escape work stress if you keep checking in with work. Put the email and pending tasks aside. 2. Savor the planning. Knowing your vacation is coming increases your brain’s dopamine levels, enhancing your happiness. 3. Embrace new things. My most memorable holidays involved new (and often challenging) experiences. The neuroscientists remind us that we must find our sweet spot between overly stimulating and slothful.... Read More
Vitamin D and Your Heart
Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack roughly every 40 seconds. This frequency translates to nearly 805,000 Americans annually suffering from a new or recurrent heart attack.... Read More
Dodging Memory Loss
The super-agers won the genetic lottery at birth. For the rest of us, begin by not shortening your life- and healthspan with bad lifestyle habits.... Read More