Sleep's impact on weight

For those of you who feel sleep is over rated, think again....

Sleep's impact on weight

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Reach for another cup of coffee

Well, it looks like there is plenty of consensus based on the review of research to justify the daily consumption of coffee for health benefits. So drink up.

More Consensus on Coffee’s Benefits Than You Might Think

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The value of using HRV to determine recovery status

Below is yet another good article which describes the use of HRV status to gauge recovery.  As I have mentioned before, I use SweetBeatLife every morning to check my recovery.


HEART RATE VARIABILITY: THE NEW SCIENCE OF RECOVERY

Another guide to achieving better sleep

Examine.com, the researchers who provide excellent data on the effectiveness, or lack there of, for most supplements, have just published a short guide to help achieve better sleep.

The importance of sleep quality and how to improve it

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Coffee and Liver Health

A recent study suggests that coffee may actually lower your risk of liver cancer.  These studies should be taken with a grain of salt, but in the interim, pour yourself another cup of java.

Liver Cancer Risk: Coffee Lowers It, Alcohol And Obesity Raise It, Study Says

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Does Greater Fitness Increase or Decrease Longevity?

One recent study seems to support the position that individuals who follow a more rigurous exercise regime tend to score better over the long haul with regard to cardiovascular health. Note that the full results of this study have not been published.

Does Greater Fitness Increase or Decrease Longevity?

Your brain on exercise

I have read a lot of articles concerning the positive effects exercise has on your brain and mental health. Phrases such as "being in the zone" and the infamous "runner's high" come to mind.

The below article looks into the science behind what happens to your brain when you are exercising.

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WHAT HAPPENS TO OUR BRAINS WHEN WE EXERCISE AND HOW IT MAKES US HAPPIER