Last updated 7 July 2016. As a gym goer, you probably use whey protein, right? You’ve probably never even considered vegetarian, or plant-based protein supplements. Well consider this your wake-up call. For years, whey has been the go-to supplement for athletes, regular gym-goers, and anyone generally interested in topping up on the protein they get from whole foods. Whey protein dominates […]
The Idiot’s Guide to Smarter Coffee Drinking
Last updated 16 January 2016 Although it’s long been lambasted in some quarters of the health community, coffee is no longer understood to be unhealthy for us (generally). In fact, according to a growing body of evidence, quite the opposite is true. Coffee might not offer health benefits to rival that of green tea. If you don’t like the taste […]
A How-To Guide to the Perfect Nap [Infographic]
Last updated 16 February 2016 Napping gets a bad rap. A common accusation is that it’s only for a certain type of person, like children, seniors or worst of all, the lazy (think George Costanza, from Seinfeld). Those who are at a productive age, but lack the will to get through a full day without dozing off. Another […]
9 Inspiring Health Transformations (And The Common Thread Linking Them All)
Most of us don’t take the action necessary to create change until the status quo has become so painful, only drastic measures will do. This could be said of each of the nine individuals below. Although there were different health conditions at play – ranging from cancer to eating disorders and obesity – each of these amazing nine powerfully […]
The Real Reason Going from Fat to Fabulous Supercharged My Love Life (Hint: it Wasn’t the Biceps)
Nine months ago, I was a slovenly and overweight 31 year old man. I was also single, proudly heterosexual and looking for love. Something had to give. My self-esteem was low, I felt I had little to offer in a relationship, and that some women were simply out of my league. I settled for girls […]
Is Facebook Making You Miserable? (Infographic)
Updated 12 March 2016 According to a slew of studies, Facebook is giving us the misery blues. One study found that as interaction on the social network increased, self-esteem decreased, and this was particularly pronounced for women. Another showed that the more people used Facebook, the less happy they were moment-to-moment, and also the less […]