by Lifehack Published: August 11, 2017 – Read full article

It seems like many of us are obsessed with figuring out how long it takes to turn over a new leaf these days. There’s a popular myth that 21 days is the magic time frame for forming a new habit.

The now-busted 21-day myth is a commonly misinterpreted finding by Dr. Maxwell When he conducted rhinoplasty on his patients, he noticed that it took them a minimum of 21 days to get used to looking at their new faces. He also noted that it took him about three weeks to adopt a new habit.

People took the idea of being able to establish a new habit in 21 days and ran with it, but endless perpetuation of an idea on the internet and in pop culture doesn’t make it true. A 2010 study by UCL found that there was a lot more variation in how long it took participants to form a habit, but habit-formation takes about 66 days on average.

By Lifehack Published: July 10, 2017 – Read full article

When I was twenty-something, I didn’t really care much about my sleep quality because I could recover very quickly even if I had a bad night’s sleep. Since my first son was born, it became a totally different story. Partly because I’m older now, partly because I’ve had many more responsibilities. I could no longer work as productively as I could before if I didn’t sleep well the previous night.

To make sure I slept well at night, I started to pay attention to everything I did throughout the day.  And unlike what most people advise us, it’s not just a good bedtime routine that helps, it’s about everything we do – from the moment we wake up in the morning to going to bed at night.

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Nutmeg is the seed that is produced by the Myristica fragrans evergreen tree, found in tropical areas all over the world. While the seeds may be small, their nutritional profile is highly impressive, and offers an abundance of health and beauty benefits.

This sweet spice is used in kitchens all over the world, and you don’t have to use large quantities of it as just a dusting is enough to enhance the taste of food. This spice is available in ground or whole form for cooking, and as an essential oil for other purposes.

Ground nutmeg spice in the wooden spoon closeup

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Smooth, creamy and flavorsome, avocados provide a unique and versatile addition to numerous dishes and snacks. They can liven up a salad or soup, and provide a fantastic dressing for any sandwich. But the avocado’s unique taste and interesting texture are not the only features that ensure they stand out from other fruits. They also have an unusual nutritional make up which provide some incredible health benefits that will make you want to add them to your regular diet.

Numerous studies have shown that the diverse range of nutrients present in avocados offer a wide range of powerful health benefits. Here are 10 reasons to add avocados to your weekly diet, all of which have been supported by scientific research.

10 Reasons to sleep naked

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Sleeping is one of the most important activities that we perform every night, and getting just the right amount has many wonderful health benefits. However, were you aware that many of these benefits are given a boost when you sleep naked? Many people are ashamed or embarrassed to sleep in the nude, and end up missing out. You don’t need to make the same mistake, so after reading these 10 benefits of sleeping naked, get ready to throw away your pajamas for good!

What are the mitochondria and why are they so important for energy levels? Dr Ross Walker explains on this week’s CheckUp. Weekend Switzer Published: Friday, August 04, 2017.  Read more..

The experience of anxiety and depression is similar for men and women in many ways.

Posted: August 4, 2017 12:00 am Amen Clinics

Fifty percent of those who experience an episode of anxiety and depression will have another episode within five years, and many will develop chronic relapsing forms of the disorder. In that case, being male or female doesn’t change the risk. Men and women with anxiety disorders or depression also share the tendency to have complicated, or comorbid, conditions. The risk of suicide and suicide attempts is higher for both depressed men and women.

There are a few differences in the course and experience of depression and anxiety that may be gender-related.

• Women are more likely to have more rapid cycling mood disturbances.
• Men usually have higher rates of substance abuse and alcoholism as comorbid conditions. An interesting exception is that young women with rapid cycling mood conditions also have high rates of alcohol abuse.
• Women make more suicide attempts but men usually complete suicide more often. There are growing reports, however, that because women are using increasingly violent methods, their suicide rate is increasing.
• Women may also have a tendency to have more atypical symptoms of depression, such as weight gain, increased appetite, and excessive sleep.  Read more..