When the amount of water in and around the brain is reduced, your brain is dehydrated. It was recently observed that dehydration causes shrinkage of brain tissue and an associated increase in ventricular volume. This means that with dehydration, there is less brain and more empty space in your head. Water. More than two thirds …
The science of chronobiology investigates biological rhythms and has shown that people can be classified as early, late or intermediate chronotypes. In layman terms, that translates to whether you are a ‘lark’, a ‘night owl’ or fall somewhere in between. The NorthFace100 Singapore trail race is scheduled for an early morning start this year. …
To sleep in or not? The science of chronobiology and the challenges to being a night owl Read More »
When Body Image is an integral part of one’s identity. While it is normal to not be satisfied about every aspect of your body, this dissatisfaction can become a serious concern when it is excessive and the dissatisfaction restricts normal life activities. Unhealthy and unusual eating habits or exercise patterns could be warning signs that …
DISRUPTIONS, ROADBLOCKS AND FRUSTRATIONS Human lives don’t stay the same over extended periods of time. We have experiences that change or impact our lives significantly – we enter or break relationships, start careers and switch jobs, start a family or lose a loved one. Interestingly, several life events such as relationship problems, pregnancy, illness and …
Behavioural strategies based on research findings, for sustainable weight loss. Obesity, with its dangerous and unpleasant social, personal and medical problems is dramatically on the rise. 1 in 3 of the world’s adult population is overweight and almost one in 10 is obese. Unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are key risk factors for major …
