by Gitana | Apr 6, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Sharon Verghis In the 1870s, naturalist Sir John Lubbock conducted a novel experiment with social dynamics in ant colonies. The results – “as fascinating as the best of novels,” according to peer reviews at the time – showed that ants discriminated between...
by Gitana | Apr 4, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Amy Ellis Nutt First came end orphins, those home-grown opioids or painkillers that produce a “runner’s high.” Then came the endocannabinoids, the pleasure-inducing molecules released during hard workouts that turn exercise nuts into gym rats. Now, decades after...
by Gitana | Mar 3, 2018 | Research from around the world
By Stephanie Denning One of the most unexpectedly rewarding practices in my life has been the practice of meditation. The benefits have been equally pronounced in my personal and professional lives. I had expected the former; I picked up the practice primarily...
by Gitana | Feb 25, 2018 | By Wellness Accountant
Being able to perform well, in a whole range of areas, is highly dependent on our cognitive abilities – to be more precise, on the functioning of a specific region of the brain called the prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is right at the front of the brain, just behind...
by Gitana | Jan 24, 2018 | By Wellness Accountant
Good start = job half done! I take this approach to my health and start my days with: 1. 10 min mind-training exercise 2. 20 min body training exercise 3. Good breakfast Even as a wellness coach I have made a bad choice causing a dent in the shield that is...
