What is Diabetes Distress?

All #chronic diseases are known to take a toll on our #mental wellbeing. It is the #psychological burden of managing something long term. It is about the frustrations, fears, and discouragement that people go through on a daily basis. And we know that those can really make it tough for people to engage with their…

Ergogenic effects of music

Music is used by athletes and exercisers to improve performance, but it is less known whether its properties can enhance performance at maximal intensity. A study measured participants’ performance time, average heart rate, and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) on a 1.5-mile running trial when listening to self-selected motivational music vs. no music. For the…

What are the health benefits of dark chocolate?

The flavanols (procyanidins & epicatechins) act as active antioxidants; the kind of plant phenols that help in reducing blood pressure, clotting and thus risk of heart disease. It may have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels because it consists mainly of stearic acid and oleic acid. Stearic acid is a saturated fat, but unlike most…