Breakthrough MIT study challenges conventional wisdom about sleep
Many people report experiencing increased energy, emotional stability, and a greater sense of well-being when they get more sleep,
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JJ Shavit
- May 23
Breakthrough study challenges beliefs on how much water humans need
Water is an essential component of human life, and it is vital for the proper functioning of the body's organs and systems.
JJ Shavit
- May 13
Groundbreaking research discovers protein that can reverse muscle aging
A protein, named after an eternal youth land in Irish mythology, can successfully reverse aging in skeletal muscle cells.
JJ Shavit
- May 5
These seven questions can predict how wise you are
UCSD researchers developed a concise scale consisting of seven items that can accurately determine an individual's level of wisdom.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 24
Groundbreaking MIT study challenges conventional wisdom about sleep
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 23
Groundbreaking study challenges beliefs on how much water humans need
Water is an essential component of human life, and it is vital for the proper functioning of the body's organs and systems.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 24
MIT sleep study yields unexpected results
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 23
H2-Oh No! Study Challenges Beliefs on How Much Water Humans Need Daily
Water is an essential component of human life, and it is vital for the proper functioning of the body's organs and systems.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 20
Attending live sport improves wellbeing and reduces loneliness, study finds
Attending live sporting events has been found to improve levels of wellbeing and reduce feelings of loneliness, according to new research
JJ Shavit
- Mar 5
Seven questions can define how wise you are, study finds
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 23
Humans require less water per day than previously believed, study finds
Water is an essential component of human life, and it is vital for the proper functioning of the body's organs and systems.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 21
The incredible benefits of fiber to human health and wellbeing
Fiber is a complex carbohydrate that is found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 30
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers at UCSD report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 24
MIT sleep study delivers unexpected findings
Getting more sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 8
Travelling farther away from home is better for your health
People who travel more outside of their local area feel that they are healthier than those who stay closer to home, finds a new study.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 30, 2022
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom,
JJ Shavit
- Nov 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers unexpectedly eye-opening results
Getting more sleep seems to provide big benefits: People find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and an improved well-being.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 30, 2022
These seven questions can establish how wise you are
Wisdom measures are increasingly being used to study factors that impact mental health and optimal aging.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers eye-opening and unexpected results
More sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and improved wellbeing.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 25, 2022
MIT sleep study delivers unexpected and eye-opening findings
MIT study suggests that more sleep, by itself, isn’t necessarily sufficient to bring about an improved sense of well-being and productivity.
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