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… Sigue leyendo "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… Sigue leyendo "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… Sigue leyendo "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… Sigue leyendo "Fibre is the key to better digestion and health
En la mayoría de las familias, la pregunta a la que recurren los padres es: "¿Qué has aprendido hoy en el colegio? "Los Blakelys, sin embargo, tenían un planteamiento distinto de las discusiones a la hora de cenar. En lugar de centrarse en los logros, el padre de Sarah planteaba la pregunta: ¿En qué has fallado hoy? De niña, a Sarah a veces le costaba encontrar una respuesta. ¿No era... Sigue leyendo "Mentalidad de crecimiento frente a mentalidad fija
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… Sigue leyendo "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… Sigue leyendo "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… Sigue leyendo "Improve your sleep with a warm shower 90 minutes before bed
Pequeños ajustes en tu lista de la compra pueden repercutir en tu salud y longevidad. Con sólo buscar los alimentos adecuados más a menudo, puedes agudizar la mente, fortalecer el corazón e incluso reducir el riesgo de enfermedades crónicas. Siempre estoy buscando las formas más impactantes, respaldadas por la ciencia, de mejorar mi dieta. Así que fui directamente a... Sigue leyendo "20 alimentos que deberías comer más según la ciencia
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… Sigue leyendo "Creatine for Muscles and Mind
