Sven Hansen

 

Exercise: 15 minutes a day does the job

11 Sep 11, 12:00 a.m. | Comments (1)
A large study published in the August 16 online edition of the The Lancet reinforces the life gains to be had from exercise. AND 15 minutes a day delivers an extra 3 years. Read on

"The best decision-makers know when not to trust themselves"

11 Sep 11, 12:00 a.m. | Comments (0)
An excellent article by John Tierney from the New York Times explores the frailty of our decision-making and how we can improve our capacity to make good decisions in a complex, changing environment.
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Meditation improves Arterial Health

5 Jul 11, 12:00 a.m. | Comments (0)
A study presented at the American Psychosomatic Society in March 2011 shows that Meditation (conscious relaxation) can have a positive effect on arterial flow... Read on

Less Sleep Leads to Overweight Kids

5 Jul 11, 12:00 a.m. | Comments (0)
A study in the British Medical Journal shows that children in New Zealand who do not get enough sleep are at increased risk of becoming overweight.
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