Use this 60-second exercise when you’re stressed at work, says Harvard-trained psychologist: Anyone can do it

Use this 60-second exercise when you're stressed at work, says Harvard-trained psychologist: Anyone can do it

Lindsay Bira swears by freediving for long periods of underwater diving while holding her breath as a method of reducing stress. Water may even be optional. Working to increase the amount of time you can hold your breath is a highly valuable mental and emotional trick, according to Bira, clinical… Continue Reading Use this 60-second exercise when you’re stressed at work, says Harvard-trained psychologist: Anyone can do it

Unlocking the Secrets of Obesity: When Exercise and Diet Aren’t Enough

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A recent article on the complex mechanisms of obesity pathogenesis highlights the role of leptin and fat cells and raises important unanswered questions. The article emphasizes that understanding obesity is not just about exercise and diet, but includes genetic, environmental and physiological interactions. An international team of researchers recently published… Continue Reading Unlocking the Secrets of Obesity: When Exercise and Diet Aren’t Enough