Don't throw away your standing desk yet! Not all bad news, the study did find that creative problem solving abilities increased with use of standing desks. Sounds like they may be more useful at strategic intervals. #creativity#healthyliving#standingdesk
Issue seems to be when anything becomes chronic. Sitting, standing, etc...Switching position, taking breaks to stretch and walk around can help increase focus and prevent developing imbalances or injuries from chronic positions. #health#healthyliving#standingdesk
Standing desks might not be the miracle solution after-all. This study found a significant decrease in comfort and focus with prolonged use. #health#healthhacks#standingdesk https://t.co/zVi1BKlBxU
“A lot of people are hooked on hot yoga, and I’m convinced it’s because it’s an anti-depression strategy.” - Dr. Charles Raison
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Scientists found that coffee effects endocannabinoid metabolic pathways. Yes, that's right, the same systems associated with Cannabis. #weed#coffee#health#healthyliving#metabolism https://t.co/VWMN2JssYC
Space Genes! NASA found Astronaut's gene expression is no longer the same as his identical twin, about 7% of his gene expression to be exact. #health#space#spacetravel#nasa#epigenetics https://t.co/SJ0fY1kKIq
New study found brain stimulation benefitted memory in younger, but not on older adults, contradicting findings in previous research—Jury is still out tho. Lots of variables, i.e. different forms of stimulation need to be tested #health#brainhealth https://t.co/4nswD5pC4p
This should be a good read. RT @maxlugavere: Excited to share the trailer for my new book #GeniusFoods—out everywhere books are sold on March 20th. Pre-order now at https://t.co/a939QnUh5X. https://t.co/pbFqY0jjkq
@PlateJoy Offering new service to help prediabetics with prevention. Awesome to hear some insurance plans are already going to cover it! Curious to know if meal plans are specifically tailored for prevention in addition the the new services? #health https://t.co/hJSsLelU16
Also interesting: Calories weren't limited in the study although they were tracked, but participants on the diets avoiding processed foods appeared to naturally consume less calories. #healthyliving#health#weightloss https://t.co/FYRO0XRKtA
Overall food quality i.e. less sugar & refined grains appears to have a larger effect on weight-loss than calories consumed. This was true for participants on both low-carb and low-fat diets, without limiting their caloric intake. #HFLC#LCHF#health https://t.co/oWgV9qsvNt
Interestingly though, this more recent study found our bodies strategically adjust our blinking habits to best make sure we don't miss anything important. #vision#healthresearch https://t.co/3yV1z6wkiS
Are you sure you're not missing anything? Even if you're fully confident, research would disagree. It's been shown that we miss roughly 10% of visual input due to time spent blinking. #health#vision https://t.co/3yV1z6wkiS
Researchers developed a self-healing and recyclable "e-skin" with potential to play a hand in not only robotics but also in prosthetics and human applications. #healthtech#biohacking https://t.co/qSNsYxXD6t
Research across fields shows best way to work is 30-90 minute blocks of deep-focus single-tasking (no distractions) followed by 5-30 minute breaks (during which you let your mind wander and body move).
Amazing how much you can get done in just 2-3 of these blocks per day.
This doesn't make dynamic workstations a bad idea, on some level everything shifts stress from one point to another. Chronic stress is where problems arise. Varying your movement, environment & even workstation can still be beneficial. #healthyliving#healthhacks#standingdesk
New research on standing desks and dynamic workstations suggests these alternative workstations may be shifting stress rather than eliminating it, also looks closer at claims of increased mental alertness. #healthyliving#healthhacks#standingdesk https://t.co/cHs1d4xUj6
Food is vital, but just one part of our environment. This article does a good job of highlighting some other ways to minimize your exposure to plastics and other chemicals that can disrupt your hormones/endocrine system. #healthhacks#health#plastic https://t.co/MTzaG7lCGo
The chemical #BPA is known to contain estrogenic compounds but studies have found that even BPA-free products leached estrogenic compounds, some in higher levels than their counterparts. #health#plastic https://t.co/HJZnyKWfKU