Guilty pleasures What is it called when you got a secret love for a song or tv-show or movie, but it’s embarrassing to tell others about it? That’s typically called a “guilty pleasure” – something you enjoy but feel somewhat embarrassed or self-conscious about liking, often because it might be considered uncool, childish, or outside… Læs mere "Guilty pleasures
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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "Fibre is the key to better digestion and health
I de fleste familier er spørgsmålet til forældrene: "Hvad har du lært i skolen i dag?" Men familien Blakely havde en anden tilgang til diskussioner ved middagstid. I stedet for at fokusere på præstationer stillede Sarahs far spørgsmålet: Hvad har du fejlet i dag? Som barn havde Sarah nogle gange svært ved at finde på et svar. Var det ikke ... Læs mere "Væksttankegang vs. fastlåst tankegang
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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "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… Læs mere "Improve your sleep with a warm shower 90 minutes before bed
Små justeringer af din indkøbsliste kan påvirke dit helbred og din levetid. Ved blot at række ud efter de rigtige fødevarer oftere kan du skærpe dit sind, styrke dit hjerte og endda sænke din risiko for kroniske sygdomme. Jeg er altid på udkig efter de mest effektive, videnskabeligt underbyggede måder at forbedre min kost på. Så jeg gik direkte til... Læs mere "20 fødevarer, du bør spise mere af ifølge videnskaben
