Exercise and Mental Health
Key points Exercise has been shown to be a powerful drug against mental disorders. Physical exercise induces its beneficiary effect...
Nutrition and Mental Health
Key points A growing number of studies indicate that psychiatric disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain related to the...
Metabolism and Mental Health | Part 1
Key points Our current understanding of mental disorders is very limited as we have no widely accepted biological measurements for...
Breathing & Psychological Stress: A two-way street
For millennia humans have leveraged the power of breathing to improve their bodies and minds. Cultures and societies in all...
Heart rate variability: A valuable biomarker with a major impact on physiological and psychological health
Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per minute, and heart rate variability (HRV) quantifies the variability of heart rate....
Chronic stress & the effect on energy balance
Life in modern societies is very demanding, with us all thriving on competition, performance, and perfection. People face several challenges...
How breathing impacts emotions and pain
We have all experienced moments of fear, excitement, and pain. In almost every case, the onset of these sensations and...