Health

Is your desk making you sick?

Submitted by nick on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 21:49

A study by the University of Arizona in 2002 found the typical worker's desk has hundreds of times more bacteria per square inch than an office toilet seat. If that's not disturbing enough, desks, phones and other private surfaces are also prime habitats for the viruses that cause colds and flu.
Here are a few things you need to know:

Did you have your 8 cups of water today?

Submitted by nick on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 21:08

Lack of fluids is a major cause of fatigue, since they transport nutrients and oxygen to our cells and organs.

We need at least eight cups (two litres) of fluids per day to stay properly hydrated. Besides drinking water, you can get hydrating fluids from watery foods such as fruit and vegetables and from milk, juice and other noncaffeinated, nonalcoholic beverages.

Energy-boosting tip: Ditch sodas and coffee and keep a glass of the clear stuff handy.

Art and Culture Makes us Happier, Healthier and Calmer

Submitted by nick on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 11:40
Norwegian researchers found out that people that enjoy art & culture frequently, for exemple going to museums, being exposed to art at home or in public places, had better overall health. The more culture you enjoy, the more health benefits you'll enjoy.

Read the study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health

Pages

The people has spoken: we are moving forward with the SmartUp project! Thanks to all who gave us all this wonderful feedback, we proved there is a viable market for a good app that help you increase your intelligence and make your life easier. In the next few months, we will replace the initial prototype with full fledged web and mobile applications.
Because there is a mismatch between what science knows and what people do, SmartUp provides advice based on context and time to optimize intelligence, wellness and productivity.
Read More

1Select your profile:




2<<View content & get smarter

User login

Dynamic schedule

Categories

SmartUp on Facebook