Part 1 In today’s society our collective levels of stress are high, and our technology-obsessed lives leave little space for time-out. The world of psychology is referring to this as “collective hyperdrive”. How to stress less? It’s actually quite simple. A vital process for relaxing is awareness and modulation of the breath (for example in […]
The Mental Health Association of NSW reported in 2016 that Australians are stressing more than ever. This is impacting detrimentally on our physical and mental health. Not breaking news perhaps, but what is super interesting is how we deal with it (and how we could be doing better). How do people deal with stress? […]
Over 40 and working full time? Are you noticing that you are asking colleagues and loved ones to remind you about important meeting times, dinners with friends, or your kids tennis games? […]
Are you among the gym enthusiasts heading to the growing number of Aussie gyms? The number of gyms in Australia has risen by over half in the last 12 years from 2,300 in 2005 to 3,400 in 2017. A major growing trend noted by Fitness Australia is the growth in 24 hour gyms for self-confident […]
Part 1 Far from us promoting any specific religious group (haha) it’s worth noting that Seventh-day Adventists seem to be on to something! Findings of an extensive epidemiological study reveal that vegetarianism plays a big part in longevity of 7th Day Adventists. On top of this there are a number of factors that come into […]
BECOMING SUPERHUMAN SERIES Part 1 Brain-hacking supplements known as nootropics, or ‘smart drugs’, are rising in popularity amongst young professionals in North America. According to Scientific American, they are “a broad category that includes pharmaceutical drugs, dietary supplements, and do-it- yourself concoctions, all of them meant to turn the brain up a notch”. […]
BECOMING SUPERHUMAN SERIES ‘Smart drugs’, or nootropics are the latest thing amongst the frenzied cultures of Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The bioengineered supplements are designed to hack the brain, increasing brainpower and helping to improve memory and focus. […]
A Seventh-day Adventist community in Southern California may be on to something! Personal beliefs aside, the lifestyle of residents of ‘Lovely Hill’ have been studied by research for over 50 years, and the results show that vegetarianism is a major factor in longevity. Research concludes that Seventh-day Adventists live longer than the average Californian by […]