"Non-exercise activity thermogenesis," also known as NEAT, is a fancy term for the energy you expend during the day whenever you’re not sleeping, eating, or doing purposeful exercise (like sports or gym workouts). You engage in NEAT by just walking about the house or office, … [Read more...] about What is NEAT and why is it more effective for weight loss than exercise?
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4 habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert
Longevity in life is something we hope for, but without forming healthy habits now, our chances of living well into our triple digits are unlikely. Longevity expert and National Geographic fellow Dan Buettner studied the day-to-day lives of those who live in Blue Zones (regions … [Read more...] about 4 habits to form for a long life according to a Blue Zone expert
This robot is smaller than a human hair
Humans would not be where they are today without the aid of robots. The first modern and programmable robot was invented by George Devol in 1954, which lifted pieces of hot metal from die casting machines in New Jersey. Since then, robots have come a long way, now being able to … [Read more...] about This robot is smaller than a human hair
How to correct your achy breaky WFH posture
Last week we published an article sharing a massage therapist’s advice on how to work from home without hurting your back—but let’s be frank. We’re already two years into the pandemic. We’ve probably already spent our fair share of time hunched over laptops while sitting … [Read more...] about How to correct your achy breaky WFH posture
Feeling fatigued? Try these energizing lifestyle changes
Fatigue is an enemy of productivity and potentially having a fulfilling life. It has long been thought that fatigue is something that comes about with age, but experts are starting to rethink the idea that fatigue is, in fact, not an expected part of aging at all. A closer … [Read more...] about Feeling fatigued? Try these energizing lifestyle changes