[wp_ad_camp_4] I found this little illustration that has a pretty good summary of the pros and cons of coffee consumption. Coffee is the most consumed beverage in the world and is the go-to source for office employees to get through their days. But besides energy, coffee … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Coffee Consumption: An Illustration
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The Seven Best Standing Desks
Although sit-stand desks (or standing desks) have recently become somewhat chic (especially in the tech scene), the benefits of standing while working has long been advocated. Ernest Hemingway and Thomas Jefferson both believed in the benefits of sit-stand desks, and it’s time … [Read more...] about The Seven Best Standing Desks
Why Standing Desks Are Good For Your Health
It is common knowledge that a sedentary lifestyle brings about a litany of health risks. Yet not many people know that it actually can pose equally serious health repercussions even for those who are physically active yet still sitting for prolonged periods at work or at home. … [Read more...] about Why Standing Desks Are Good For Your Health
The Importance of Glucose to the Brain
Glucose, at its very core, is a carbohydrate. It is also the most important sugar in human metabolism, the reaction and breakdown of chemicals to maintain our living state. And within the brain itself, it is also the primary source of energy (along with glycogen) used to … [Read more...] about The Importance of Glucose to the Brain
Coffee Drinkers Live Longer
Coffee drinkers, jump for joy. A recent study published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that coffee drinkers live longer. This is promising news for approximately 50 percent of the population who drink some form of coffee. Historically, scientific studies … [Read more...] about Coffee Drinkers Live Longer