Article #644
There’s such value in the fundamental of exercise, it’s just a matter of how long it takes for employers to really switch on and just grab hold of it. Keep your staff fit and healthy and you’ll have a better workplace.

Article #638
It should be more about being healthy, fit and strong, not about the size you see or the “spec” (whatever that means). I think if we ever expect for society to change and for young women (and men) to grow up without eating disorders and low self esteem, and to portray life with truth and confidence, it is time we start to…

Post #631
Friday Video: TED Talk – In the US, 80% of girls have been on a diet by the time they’re 10 years old. In this honest, raw talk, neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt uses her personal story to frame an important lesson about how our brains manage our bodies, as she explores the science behind why dieting not only doesn’t work, but is likely to do more harm than good.

Post #626
Friday Video: TED Talk – Oklahoma City is a midsized town that had a big problem: It was among the most obese towns in America. Mayor Mick Cornett realized that, to make his city a great place to work and live, it had to become healthier too.

Article #624
Webster’s dictionary describes attitude a: “A posture, one’s mental state of mind, or one’s disposition.” A positive attitude means that you keep your ideas, values and thoughts in such a mindset that you are always looking towards the good and advancing, trying to overcome problems and find new opportunities in every situation. Those with a positive attitude see the world as theirs to conquer, always looking towards the bright side of life.

Article #550
The top 10 benefits of meditation as revealed from an international survey.

Article #545
More and more research is being done into sleep and it’s benefits. Research has shown the devastating impact the lack of sleep can have on an individual as well as on a bigger social scale. Realising that lack of sleep can actually cause weight gain is a bit of a surprise to most people and understanding the negative effects of insomnia on a child’s intellectual growth is shocking. Understanding the prime cause of insomnia is the first step in treating it.

Post #531
Friday Video: TED Talk – Russell Foster is a circadian neuroscientist: He studies the sleep cycles of the brain. And he asks: What do we know about sleep?

Article #524
Nature has shaped mankind to live together, build relationships and depend on others. Without a shoulder to cry on or a friend to celebrate with, the life as we know it will lose all its importance and meaning. Events would be dull and grey if we didn’t have anyone to share love, happiness, kindness, sadness and much more.

This article gives advice and offers suggestions to people who are depressed and seek relief from their mood.