“The first wealth is health”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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More Proof That Exercise Improves Health
A team of researchers have identified a new hormone named irisin. It’s produced by exercise and increases the metabolism and the sensitivity to blood sugar levels. This in turn may make us less susceptible to obesity and diabetes. Yet more proof that exercise is beneficial…if we needed any more!
“Go confident in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined. Our aspirations are our possibilities.” Samuel Johnson
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms… to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Viktor Frankl
Have Some More Chocolate!
Easter is upon us and as usual, we’re about to indulge in fistfuls of chocolate….so I thought I’d remove the guilt by telling you about some of the potential benefits! Extensive research has shown that the cocoa in chocolate can help: improve arterial blood flow and decrease blood pressure, improve glucose and fat metabolism, and…
Are Microplastics A Health Concern?
An article published in Nature by science journalist Max Kozlov describes the results of a recent study that has found a potential link between microplastics and serious health issues like heart attack, stroke, and even death. Here’s a breakdown of the key points: It’s important to note that this is the first study of its…
Positive Emotions Improve Health-Related Behaviours
Positive psychological states have been linked to better health and longevity. It’s believed to be partly due to the effect of positive emotions and moods on behaviour. Nancy Sin and her colleagues from the university of Penn State evaluated 5-year associations between positive affect and health behaviours in patients with coronary heart disease. At baseline, they…