As the NHS points out, even a single 15-minute walk can give you an energy boost, and the benefits increase with more frequent physical activity. Start with a small amount of exercise and then build it up gradually over the weeks and months until you reach the recommended goal of 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity aerobic… Read More »
SATURDAY, Sept. 28, 2019 — People with strong self-esteem are more likely to develop deep, supportive friendships, and new research suggests that the connection works the other way, too. “For the first time, we have a systematic answer to a key question in the field of self-esteem research: Whether and to what extent a person’s… Read More »
A novel use of intense light therapy may help decrease the tissue damage experienced during heart attacks, reveals new research in mice. New research introduces a potential novel therapy for heart attacks. The study, out of the University of Colorado and appearing in the journal Cell Reports, shows that exposing lab mice to intense light… Read More »
Sheffield-based florist Anna Potter gives her best advice on how to bring more happiness into your life using your favourite blooms in her new book, The Flower Fix. Who doesn’t love a flower? But floral fixes aren’t only great for gifts and decorating your home – they also have the power to improve your mood.… Read More »
The way you breathe has a significant impact on your health, and various breathing exercises have been shown to improve your health and well-being in a number of ways. Most recently, researchers have found inspiratory muscle strength training — a technique that strengthens your respiratory musculature — can improve cardiovascular health, as well as cognitive… Read More »