Ever wonder how city planners know where to build parks, hospitals, and schools? Or how they decide which areas need more green space? They do it by analyzing data, and one of the ways they analyze that data is through something called the natural vegetation density index (NVDI).
Read MoreYou might be a long-term smoker thinking, "What's the point of quitting now?" Two separate studies showed that smokers who quit benefit from reduced risk of dementia [6] and positive changes in brain tissue
Read MoreWhen our inner dialogue involves a lot of "shoulds", there is a perception that we have done something wrong. In turn, we start to believe that there is something wrong with us. We start believing that we're not good enough. When this belief becomes ingrained, the brain automatically searches for more evidence of this to support our belief. As a result, we have more things to beat ourselves up about.
Read MoreFew people are ever going to tell you to cut back on exercising, but did you know that over-exercising could actually be bad for your heart health? Contrary to popular belief, over-exercising can lead to some very negative outcomes such as increased resting heart rate, high blood pressure, and even heart attacks.
So how do you know if you're over-exercising? Check out this article to find out.
Read MoreSatiety is the feedback mechanism that lets us know when to stop eating. It’s regulated by a complex system of hormones, neurotransmitters and nerve signals that originate in the gut and send messages to the brain to let us know when we’re full.
Read MoreOne of the biggest problems with ageism in healthcare is that it leads to a lack of proper care for elderly patients. Many times, these patients are not seen as worth investing in, and as a result, their health can suffer greatly.
Read MoreThe Sahara desert, once the largest desert in the world, is slowly being transformed into a lush forest. The Sahara covers 9.4 million square kilometers (3.6 million square miles), which is about the size of the entire United States of America.[1] But through a mix of efforts and projects meant to hold back the encroaching sands, the deserts are being held back.
Read MoreAll of these efforts – establishing protected areas, working with local communities, and reducing the demand for rainforest products – are important ways to protect rainforests. By taking action on all three fronts, we can make a real difference in the fight to save these vital ecosystems.
Read MoreL-carnitine supplementation has been shown to improve heart health, increase energy levels and help with weight loss. This could explain why it has been an interest of the athletic community for quite some time.
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