Tom and Bill had been neighbours their whole lives, tending to their farms on the outskirts of their small town. Every Saturday, they walked into town together to pick up supplies and catch up on the week’s events in the local pub. This particular Saturday started like any other. Tom and Bill met at the… Mehr lesen "The winning ticket
What if I told you there was one thing you could do – right now, for free – that would add years to your life, supercharge your brain, and protect you from chronic disease? You’d probably assume I was about to pitch you on some questionable supplement or “miracle cure.” But this isn’t pseudoscience or… Mehr lesen "The extraordinary benefits of exercise
I have a confession to make. I’m obsessed with gut health. I know, it’s not the most glamorous topic. People don’t usually bring up beneficial bacteria at dinner parties or chat about colon function over coffee. But here’s the thing… When you understand how powerfully our digestive system impacts overall health, it’s hard not to… Mehr lesen "Inulin is your gut’s best friend
I used to think of my gut as a food processor. I’d put food in, and it would churn away and digest, converting it to energy and waste. Fibre was just the annoying stringy bits, the food scraps that gummed up the gears. I didn’t realize that those chewy, stringy fibre scraps are the gut’s… Mehr lesen "Fibre is the key to better digestion and health
In den meisten Familien lautet die Standardfrage der Eltern: "Was hast du heute in der Schule gelernt?" Die Blakelys hatten jedoch einen anderen Ansatz für Diskussionen beim Abendessen. Anstatt sich auf die Leistungen zu konzentrieren, stellte Sarahs Vater die Frage: Worin hast du heute versagt? Als Kind fiel es Sarah manchmal schwer, eine Antwort zu finden. War nicht... Mehr lesen "Wachstumsorientierte Denkweise vs. fixe Denkweise
We’ve long known that reading is good for the mind and soul. Losing yourself in a great novel is one of life’s most enduring pleasures. But what if I told you that books are more than food for thought? They also have the power to nourish your body. Immersing yourself in a book today could… Mehr lesen "The surprising health benefits of reading books
My default mode when friends or family share their struggles has always been to fix things. I’m a problem-solver by nature, so my mind immediately starts analyzing the situation and generating solutions. But over the years, this approach created friction in my relationships. I’d offer suggestions and insights, only to be met with resistance or… Mehr lesen "Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?
Taking a warm bath or shower before bedtime can significantly improve your sleep quality and help you fall asleep faster. A systematic review of the research found that bathing in 104-109°F (40-42.5°C) water for as little as 10 minutes, 1-2 hours before bed, can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep by an average… Mehr lesen "Improve your sleep with a warm shower 90 minutes before bed
Kleine Änderungen auf deiner Einkaufsliste können sich auf deine Gesundheit und Langlebigkeit auswirken. Wenn du einfach öfter zu den richtigen Lebensmitteln greifst, kannst du deinen Geist schärfen, dein Herz stärken und sogar dein Risiko für chronische Krankheiten senken. Ich bin immer auf der Suche nach den wirkungsvollsten, wissenschaftlich untermauerten Möglichkeiten, meine Ernährung zu verbessern. Also ging ich direkt zu... Mehr lesen "20 Lebensmittel, die du laut Wissenschaft mehr essen solltest
Back in college, my roommate was obsessed with getting ripped. He spent hours in the gym, religiously mixed his protein shakes, and talked endlessly about “gains.” One of the staples of his routine was creatine. He swore by it. He said it helped him push harder, lift more, and recover faster. I listened politely, but… Mehr lesen "Creatine for Muscles and Mind
