Sleep is just so fundamental to all elements of our health and well being. Sleep is also a risk factor for some forms of cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, but more importantly, the risk of later anxiety and depression.
Sleep betterOne of those communicators who possessed the rare gift of translating complex medical concepts into everyday language.
7 Health Tips from Michael MoselyIt turns out that the type of exercise generally recommended ie. 20-30 minutes of aerobic exercise (build up a sweat) 3 times a week is very good at regenerating neurons in the hippocampus.
What happens to the brains of stressed people?Bringing the brain back into alpha state, like before we go to sleep is very good for us. This is achieved in meditation as well as when we do everyday tasks and hobbies.
Neuroscience of MindfulnessYoga postures are a very useful for preparing the body for meditation.
The relationship between Yoga and MeditationThe ABC Health Report had a very interesting segment on studies done on why we get fat.
Why we get Fat