Tag: sleep
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“What is the best way to lose weight?”

I was recently asked what is the best way to lose weight? It’s an easy enough question and one on a lot of people’s minds. When I first hear the question, a lot of things race through my head. Is the weight loss for health reasons? Or is it for looks? What previous experience does…
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How kicking the habit of late night snacking is good for you

It’s 9 pm. You’re hungry. Even though you had dinner a few hours ago, you’re starting to get the feeling it wasn’t enough. Do you grab something to eat, knowing you’ll be in bed shortly? Or do you ride it out until breakfast, but then worry you’ll wake up in the middle of the night…
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Exercise is Far More than just Burning Calories

“I’ll lose weight once I get back to my exercise.” “I just need to get in more activity.” “Sure I’ll have a doughnut. I worked out today.” We’ve all heard these lines, and perhaps even said them ourselves (I know I have). This notion that we should exercise to burn calories is all around. But…
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Will technology make us healthier?

Pedometers, smart watches and Fitbits, not to mention the tens of thousands of health apps. Add to that health tech start-ups popping up every day alongside established companies spinning off into health. All promising to make you healthy and all trying to get a piece of the trillion dollar healthcare industry. Healthcare is where the…
