Solitude — the state of being alone — is often described as a bad thing. But that’s because it’s often discussed in the context of other psychological experiences like isolation, social rejection or loneliness.1 Solitude is different from loneliness, however. When researchers sought to understand solitude as a “psychological experience of being alone, without communications,… Read More »
From ice packs to water-immersion baths, therapeutic properties of extremely cold temperatures have always been a matter of interest. Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC), a revolutionary version of this modality, has only recently started to draw attention because of the remarkable impact it proves to have on health and wellbeing. This article will cover all the potential… Read More »
Do you know the health benefits of a healthy gut microbiome? From better mood and sleep to weight management, here’s how to boost your gut health A healthy gut is essential to digestion – though you already knew that. It’s been the health buzz word of the decade, so you’ve probably heard all about your… Read More »
Eating milk chocolate every day may sound like a recipe for weight gain, but a new study of postmenopausal women has found that eating a concentrated amount of chocolate during a narrow window of time in the morning may help the body burn fat and decrease blood sugar levels. Harvard Medical School professor of medicine… Read More »
If you’re someone that follows the “I’m drinking red wine because I hear it helps add years onto your life” rule, then chances are that you are talking about the plant compound resveratrol. It’s found in red wine, grapes, berries, and peanuts and has been gaining popularity because many geneticists are singing its praises. Although… Read More »