Our world is getting fatter. The typical diet that is eaten in the developed world was appropriate for a time when work involved a much greater degree of physical activity than is currently the case. For many of us the most physical thing we do each day is commute between our home and workplace. This… Read more »
Month: January 2019
Could Video Technology Help Solve the Doctor Shortage?
The United States is facing a doctor shortage, which could make it difficult for millions of people to get the medical attention they require in the near future—both from primary care physicians and from specialists. It’s estimated that by 2030, we’ll see a shortage of 120,000 physicians or more, with a shortage of 42,000 even… Read more »
Restorative yoga can overcome the overwhelming pressures created by the digital work
There’s no escaping the digital world we live in. Much of daily life requires using the internet, and since mobile devices provide an uninterrupted connection, people use their smartphones and tablets constantly. This perpetual immersion in a digital life not only takes people away from real life interactions, but it’s physically exhausting. Digital addiction can… Read more »
Loneliness and stress linked to mental health issues
Social connection – or, in the case of mental health, isolation – has been proven to have key fundamental effects on the human body and mind. In fact, loneliness has been found to be a contributor towards mental health issues. Logically, it makes sense. If we are wired to thrive on human connection, then the… Read more »
Screens and the impact on ocular health
Digital screens are all around us, providing us with entertainment, communication, work, and more. As a college student, you’ll be relying on laptops, smartphones, and tablets to research and study, and in almost any profession you choose, you’ll be staring at a digital screen most of the day so you can be more productive. There’s… Read more »