New this week
Good quality sleep is essential to maintain good mental and physical health. Are your habits keeping you awake?
Don't have time to work out? Everyone has 4-seconds. See what a quick burst of exercise can do for you.
Diet and Exercise
Thinking about changing your diet? Here are some reasons you may want to consider intermittent fasting. And here's a new article on the do's and don'ts of intermittent fasting. NOTE: Please consult with your health care provider before adopting any new eating habits.
Exercising while wearing a face mask? Here are some tips to making sure you do it safely.
Maybe you don't need to cut carbs. Here's guidance from a dietitian for your consideration.
We are all cooking more; this is a great time to foster better food habits in our children.
Wendy Suzuki (2017). The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise, TED Talk, 12:55 mins. Suzuki discusses the science of how exercise boosts mood and memory and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases.
Neal Barnard (2016). Power Foods for the Brain. TEDx, 16:58 mins.
Russell Clayton (2014). How Regular Exercise Helps You Balance Work and Family. Harvard Business Review.
Kira M. Newman (2019). What Is The Best Diet For Mental Health? Greater Good Magazine
Have you ever wondered about the expiration dates on food packaging? Here's a guide to the ones you should follow, from The NY Times.
Sleep and Rest
Working from home has its ups and downs. One of the negatives is that we are all working more – and forgetting to take breaks. But taking regular breaks is important and can make us more productive.