There’s this popular study that investigated how an ultra-processed diet affects body weight (spoiler alert: ultra processed food just might be making us fat). Researchers invited twenty people, split into two groups, to live in a research environment for 28…
Best time to wake up on weekends ~ does sleeping in make you grouchy, fat and sick?
I could not put down the book The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype–and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More by Dr. Michael Breus. In it,…
how do you cook when you have no motivation | three scientific strategies for no-effort health
In my last post, I discussed how convenience is key when it comes to nudging people to adopt healthier habits. It’s pretty clear that people have less free time than ever, and thus are willing to spend the big bucks…
Is having two meals a day healthy?| STOP sabotaging your weight
Intermittent fasting has gained a lot of hype over recent years, with many personal accounts touting it as a weight loss savior. What’s less popular nowadays though, is the fact that eating frequency also influences your weight. The research indicates…
This is the Scientifically Proven BEST Morning Routine for College Students
College is a period of rapid change that can predict future habits during adulthood, so it’s crucial to establish healthy habits during college. If you’re looking to make healthy decisions throughout the day, what better time to start than in…