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Man, if only you could lose twenty-five pounds—then you’d be able to wear a great suit, and people at the office would take you more seriously, and ladies might give you the time of day . . . right? Well, here’s the thing: the things making you unhappy before losing … Read More
Alright, you already know that fighting obesity involves 1) eating less and 2) doing more. Here’s one more thing: eat a granny smith apple. A study published in Food Chemistry has found that eating granny smith apples promotes the growth of good gut bacteria, which can improve feelings of satiety. … Read More
Let me introduce you to your new health buddy: the Runtastic Orbit ($120). It’s fun to use, but let’s get down to brass tacks: the Orbit is black with a white OLED display, has a metal push button to switch views, a tiny light sensor, and small magnetic USB connecters … Read More
Man, stress causes heart attacks, predisposes you to mental illness, and even makes you shoot blanks. Now it’s time to add something new to the list: type-2 diabetes. A study published in Psychosomatic Medicine has found that workplace stress is a risk factor for type-2 diabetes—people under pressure on the … Read More
Have lots of stress in your day-to-day life? Struggling with depression and other mental health issues? Unemployed? Breaking up with your girlfriend? There’s a simple answer to all these things: go on a hike with a group of people. It’ll improve your mood. A study published in Ecopsychology found that group nature … Read More
