Recent studies have suggested that there may be a connection between weight gain and poor sleeping habits. One interesting hypothesis suggests that the amount of sleep we get can affect our appetite. According to the sleepfoundation.org “The neurotransmitters ghrelin and leptin are thought to be central to appetite. Ghrelin promotes hunger, and leptin contributes to […]
Corporate life is busy. While you’re at work you feel like you need to direct your focus at productivity and accomplishing tasks all day long, because that list of things to do is just not getting any smaller. It is commonly known that breaks can be helpful throughout the day and is the reason why […]
The answer is YES! According to the Harvard University “long-term mediators have increased amounts of gray matter in the insula and sensory regions, and the auditory and sensory cortex.” So what does that mean? Meditation reduces stress, fosters clear thinking and increases our capacity for empathy and compassion. According to the ArtofLinving.org below are some physical […]