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The easiest and most delicious homemade no churn vanilla ice-cream! You only need 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make a batch of this - no ice-cream maker needed! Are you a big fan of making ice-cream at home but I've never found a vanilla ice-cream that I really...
People who cultivate healthy sleep habits are more likely to live longer than those with poor-quality sleep. That’s according to recent research by investigators at Harvard Medical School. They analyzed data from 172,321 people with an average age of 50 who were part...
Chances are you’ve used, or at least heard of, melatonin. A hormone naturally produced in our brains, melatonin is commonly known as “the sleep hormone.” It is also one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep remedies on the market: Melatonin supplement use has...
Last time I shared some wise words from a newsletter I follow about seratonin. Why re-do the research when someone's already done it right? There are some really simple ways to protect and promote your seratonin levels and here are a number of them in no particular...
You may well have heard of seratonin. It's a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes and has been linked to several important functions in the body. We know it as our ‘feel good’ neurotransmitter but the other roles of serotonin...
HRV is a powerful metric; it can give us unique insights into our body’s response to stress. In the scientific literature, higher HRV is typically associated with better health and improved performance. But HRV isn’t as simple as, “How high can you go?” —...
For people battling high cholesterol, choosing meals wisely can be a challenge, but it is essential. Restaurants, parties, even seemingly healthy take-outmay present unhealthy temptations. But simple dietary modifications can help you eliminate those unhealthy...
I'm going to start with the bottom line first! We need to stop thinking our cravings for sweets and sugary foods need to be “controlled.” Instead, let’s think a little deeper about what might be missing from your diet and what your relationship with food is like. If...
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We could all benefit from a boost in alertness, particularly when our sleep has been disrupted, or we’re feeling drowsy. But do you know what makes us feel sleepy in the afternoon, and how long you should nap to maximise the benefits, and minimise the downsides? I...