Want smarter kids? Just be nicer to them. I know, that sounds strange and simplistic, but research shows that early nurturing aids in brain development. Children's brains develop better if their parents are more nurturing and positive in their interactions. In other words, the parents are just nicer to their kids! The study was concerned with … [Read more...]
Infographic: Sleep Loss is the Worst
Unfortunately that's true. If you don't sleep enough you are more likely to die of cancer or heart disease. 200% more likely to die of cancer and 100% more likely to die of heart disease actually. Ouch. I saw a survey recently that people would rather be thin and die 10 years earlier than be fat and have the extra years of life. (I have a … [Read more...]
Sleep Is More Important Than Food
We need sleep more than food. Weird, but true. So all our good work at eating healthy food might not help as much as simply getting enough sleep. It's vital for our health and to be more effective while we are awake. How much sleep? The study found that people slept 7-8 hours when allowed to sleep as much as they wanted to. Other … [Read more...]