Are you making a mistake with marijuana?

January 16, 2018Addiction, Alternative Medicine, Lifestyle, Mind and BrainAddiction, brainSasha de Beausset

Readers: Please note that this article is written in light humor and whilst it is factually correct is not an in-depth discussion of the research and political issues surrounding cannabis.  Time toRead More…

24Jan/17

Sleepwalking: When Your Dreams Become Actions

January 24, 2017Body, body, Brain & Mental Health, Fitness, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Mind and Brain, Unhealthy Lifestylediagnosis, disorders, dreams, sleep, sleepwalking, sleepwalksNikol

Sleepwalking is a medical condition. It is also known by other names such as somnambulism and parasomnia. People who suffer from that medical condition get up while they are sleeping and canRead More…

23Jan/17

How to Sleep Better

January 23, 2017Body, body, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Mind and Braininsomnia, narcolepsy, poor sleep, restless leg syndrome, sleep, sleep apnea, Sleep disorders, snoringNikol

Sleep is vital for the body. This naturally-recurring state is required for our overall health. Proper sleep boosts both physical and mental activities. On the other hand, the lack of sleep hasRead More…

19Jan/17

REM Sleep

January 19, 2017Body, body, Brain & Mental Health, Care, Fitness, Health, Lifestyle, Mind and Brainbrain, brain stem, dreaming, REM atonia, REM sleep, REM sleep deprivation, sleep cycleNikol

Sleep is a natural state during which the mind and the body rest. During that state, the consciousness is altered, sensory activity is low and muscle activity is blocked by the brainRead More…

11Jan/17

Are Muffins Healthy?

January 11, 2017Body, body, Diet, Fitness, Foods, Health, Lifestyle, Nutritionapple muffins, muffins, oatmeal muffins, starbucks muffinsNikol

Muffins are the favorite dessert or breakfast for many people of all ages. They can be sweet or salty and usually best savored with coffee. The main difference between muffins and cupcakesRead More…

09Jan/17

8 Surprising Benefits to Napping that Could Boost Your Productivity

January 9, 2017Body, body, Brain & Mental Health, Care, Health, Lifestyle, Mind and Brainlong naps, napping, short napsSasha de Beausset

Cat naps, power naps, siestas: you’ll no longer need to think of an excuse to take a snooze on the couch in the middle of the day. Research carried out over theRead More…

09Jan/17

Sleep Deprivation: Causes and Effects

January 9, 2017body, Fitness, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Unhealthy Lifestyledepression, lifespan, moodiness, sleep, sleep deprivationNikol

Sleep is an essential part of the proper functioning of the body. It keeps the proper functioning of the brain and keeps our minds clear for us to perform key functions. ItRead More…

06Jan/17

Obesity and Your Health

January 6, 2017Body, body, Diet, Fats, Fitness, Foods, Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Unhealthy LifestyleBMI, food security index, obese, obesity, overweightNikol

Some people say that obesity is the plague of the 21st century. They may be right. Obesity has become one of the biggest problems of modern society. Many factors contribute to thisRead More…

07Jul/16

Life expectancy increase: a numbers game?

July 7, 2016Body, Fitness, Foods, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Self Improvement LifestyleHealthy life expectancy, Life expectancy, Life expectancy calculator, lifespan, lifestyle changes, Personal lifestyleWhee

In a report prepared by the United Nations’ Population Division, it’s said that the global trend of population aging from 1950 and 2050 has been “unprecedented”, “perversive” and “enduring”. This means thatRead More…

11Apr/16

The Unexpected: how to live longer and enjoy your alcohol

April 11, 2016Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Supplements, Unhealthy LifestyleAddiction, Healthy lifestyle, heart diseaseSasha de Beausset

Next time you serve yourself a drink, you can avoid the judging looks by saying, “Don’t worry. I’m just doing this for my health.” Just kidding. There has, however, recently been aRead More…