It’s possible to gorge yourself at holiday meals without experiencing lingering physical and emotional consequences. You can spare yourself some guilt and stress by sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner with a feasting mentality rather than a bingeing mentality. Though you can’t escape food, you can change your thoughts about food,…
Chronobiologists study how bodies can fall out of sync with the natural world’s circadian rhythms, a phenomenon called chronodisruption. Modern humans experience chronodisruption on a massive scale, thanks to artificial light pollution, social jet lag, late-night electronics, and other factors. This misalignment of natural cues can have adverse consequences for…
Are you getting your home office ready for remote work? Maybe you’ve been working remotely for a while now but you’ve been making do with your sofa or a desk in the corner of your bedroom. Or perhaps a new job means you’re working remotely for the first time. Whether…
We all have intense cravings for indulgent foods, like pizza and ice cream. And there’s nothing wrong with indulging every now and then. But if you’re trying to eat healthier or you’re following a strict diet, you’re met with the challenge of defeating these food cravings. Here are four tips…
If you’re gaining weight, your fat consumption is likely to blame. In an effort to pinpoint what diet components cause weight gain, researchers from the University of Aberdeen fed 30 mice different diets that varied in fat, carbs, and protein. The team measured changes in body weight during the duration…
Diets high in fruits and vegetables and low in meat improve brain functions. A study from the American Academy of Neurology says your diet affects your brain’s mental and cognitive abilities. Researchers found that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and small amounts of meat and dairy improved these…
Improving your diet, even slightly, can reduce depression symptoms. This, according to a study from University of Manchester that analyzed data from 46,000 people. Read: Back to Basics, Depression 101 Researchers investigated the effects of dietary interventions and found that making simple changes can benefit your mental health. For example,…
A new study, after conducting four experiments, says that choosing an indulgent dessert first could help you eat an overall healthier meal. In a cafeteria experiment, a dessert option (cheesecake or fresh fruit) was placed at the beginning or end of the cafeteria line; the online experiments replicated this design….
Educate Yourself First, Talk to Your Friend Second If you suspect a friend or loved one has an eating disorder you should first educate yourself about the disorder. You want to familiarize yourself with the signs of an eating disorder, gain a better understanding of why people develop eating disorders…
We’re bombarded with information about food and dieting on a daily basis—this can cause one to be overcritical about their eating habits and ultimately develop an unhealthy relationship with food. Instead of focusing on the latest diet craze, losing weight, or crunching numbers, we should put our energy into cultivating…