Tag: fit
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How Science can Help Your New Year’s Resolution
Every January, millions of people make a New Year’s resolution. Despite their popularity, up to 80% fail, mostly within a few weeks of January. In fact, the second Friday of January is called Quitter’s Day. As a result, many people make the same resolutions year after year. At the same time resolutions can bring focus…
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Does exercise sharpen the mind?
Dementia affects >55 million people worldwide. Cognitive decline (challenges with making decisions, remembering and concentrating) affects approximately twice as many. While dementia is rare below 65 years of age, by 85, nearly one in five will have dementia. And cognitive decline can be measured in people in their 20s and 30s. To many people, dementia…
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Is your neighbourhood making you sick?
Location, location, location. Where you live has a great impact on your daily life. From transportation infrastructure, provision of utilities, emergency services to even garbage pick-up. And while not as obvious, your neighbourhood design also plays a role in your health and can impact your risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. So…
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Six Tips for Sleeping Better
Getting a good night’s sleep is good for you. When you’re well-rested, it feels like you can take on the world. But when you don’t get enough sleep, even the slightest worry or task can seem insurmountable. Yet, society underrates the value of sleep. It’s common to hear people brag about how little sleep they’ve…