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Want the latest health intel? We’ve combed the science journals so you don’t have to
Simple breathing techniques could be more effective at lifting your mood than meditation, according to a study from Stanford University. The technique, called cyclic sighing, involves inhaling slowly and then taking another breath in to fully inflate the lungs, before breathing out for as long as possible.
6 The number of highintensity exercise minutes you need to clock up in order to keep your brain healthy and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. According to research published in The Journal Of Physiology, short bursts of exercise boost the production of the protein that protects the brain from age-related decline.
AWE- GASMIC
- Partial to a sundowner on holiday? There could be a reason for that. At the University of Exeter, researchers found that sunsets directly enhance feelings of awe – an emotion shown to improve your mood and increase positive social behaviour. Cheers to that.
CROSSWORDS
- Good news if you’re having a bad day. A recent study from The University of Arizona linked a bad mood with spotting errors and inconsistencies in your work more quickly, since mood affects the way we process language and re-analyse our work. A subtle silver lining: at least your boss will be happy…
TAKE AWAY
- In a study from the University of Copenhagen, 40% of people were shown to have a more efficient gut microbiome when it comes to extracting energy from their food. Researchers suggested that this might be the answer to why some people gain more weight despite following the same diet as others.
WHAT SUPP
- If you packed away
