Finding joy in little things can benefit your health
“Micro-joys” could be key to long-term wellbeing, writes Jolanta Burke. Find joy in the little things. This piece of folk advice has been around for aeons, and is one that many of us try to live by. But is there actually any real benefit to this practice? According to research, yes, there is indeed some […]
Here’s how to beat the hype and overcome loneliness on Valentine’s Day
NEW YORK — Elise Plessis hasn’t been in a long-term relationship for 26 years. It’s by choice, yet she still suffers FOMO when Valentine’s Day rolls around. “I’m the singleton of the family and the friend group,” said the 53-year-old Plessis, who lives in Manitoba, Canada. “Valentine’s Day makes me feel hopeless, like a loser […]
How to advocate for yourself and navigate a strained health-care system – National
Ongoing reports of emergency room overcrowding, long surgery wait times and physician shortages may be causing many Canadians to avoid the health-care system altogether or worry about the care they may receive. A survey published by Leger this week shows that Canadians are feeling the impact of the country’s health-care crunch, with 70 per cent […]
How to stay warm in layered clothing and avoid frostbite this winter
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — As a bout of bitter and deadly cold sweeps the U.S., millions of Americans are being told to dress in layers if they must go outside. In places that rarely experience bone-chilling temperatures, that advice can be confounding. What does it mean to layer up? Is it different from just putting on […]
How to Save Money in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide | Your Wallet – Quartz
How to Save Money in 2024: Step-by-Step Guide | Your Wallet. Bobbi Rebell of Financial Wellness Strategies tells Quartz the best ways to set yourself … Source link
How to stop doomscrolling and reclaim your brain – podcast | Science
If you’ve made a resolution to spend less time on your phone this year, help is at hand. The Guardian has launched a new newsletter, Reclaim your brain. Its co-writer and expert coach Catherine Price tells Madeleine Finlay how her own excessive phone use inspired her to investigate the science behind our relationships with our […]
What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?
You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke. But there are some other, perhaps surprising, ways you can reduce your risk of cognitive impairment as you age. Sleep, socialising, challenging your brain, and small amounts of alcohol have all been found to […]
What the science says about how to get active (and make it stick) – podcast | Science
As parks and gyms fill with people hoping to make 2024 their year of fitness, Ian Sample speaks to Martin Gibala, professor of kinesiology at McMaster University in Canada, about how much exercise we should be doing, the benefits of interval training, and how to make a new regime stick How to listen to podcasts: […]
How To Wake Up Earlier, Easier And With More Energy
It’s no secret that the way you start your morning can have a profound effect on the hours that follow. Miss your alarm and oversleep? Stressed and frenzied all day. Burst out of bed energetic and refreshed? Poised to take on whatever comes your way. Maybe this is why we’re so endlessly fascinated with the […]
How to make weight loss, exercise New Year’s resolutions that last
— After setting New Year’s resolutions, it is those days and weeks after January that can catch up with even the best of intentions. So how do you make your New Year’s resolution stick? Experts say it is important to remember it is a journey, not an overnight fix, especially when it comes to the […]