A meta-analysis is currently doing the rounds that shows yoga to be particularly sleep-promoting and helpful for sleep disorders. Over 30 randomized studies with more than 2,500 participants were evaluated, and indeed: yoga performed best compared to walking, strength training or endurance training. What is the real truth?
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“ChronoFast” study – What coaches need to know about meal timing
Many nutrition coaches ignore the chronobiology factor of metabolism. Not out of malice, but out of ignorance, and because most concepts only work via calories, macros and meal quality. Chronotypes, on the other hand, are not on most people’s radar, and if they are, they often only have half-knowledge of…
Continue ReadingLongevity: a real opportunity for chronobiology or a marketing gimmick?
Longevity: a real opportunity for chronobiology or a marketing gimmick? We all want to live longer … everyone? Okay … many people want to live longer. So it’s almost surprising that the “longevity” trend has only been on the market for a relatively short time. First of all, what exactly…
Continue ReadingGABA: How this neurotransmitter can boost your performance, learning success and resilience
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid): The importance of this important neurotransmitter has only been recognized in recent years, but it is thought to play an important role in a variety of health conditions, including ADHD, insomnia, depression, anxiety, inflammation and premenstrual syndrome. GABA is an endogenous neurotransmitter that has an inhibitory effect…
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“We survived it too” – Why survivorship bias is making our children ill It’s one of those phrases that everyone has probably heard before: “We survived it too.” Whether it’s about getting up early, tough exams or the legendary “school of life” – this phrase is used as a kind…
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