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Could Mobile Technology Be Ruining Your Sleep : Read Blog

Picture this: You've had a long day at work, your child/dog/SO has been making you insane, and all you need to do is cuddle up in your comfortable bed and get a good night’s sleep. To help you “wind down,” you scroll through Facebook or check out what’s trending on Reddit. Sound familiar? In a recent report about phone use around the night, almost 77% of respondents admitted to signing into web-based life applications before resting off to rest. And keep in mind that this activity may appear as though it helps you wind down, it's really doing the opposite. The blue-and-white light emitted from devices like your smartphone, tablet, and even the TV keeps your mind from releasing melatonin. This is the hormone that causes you to nod off. So consider your electronic gadgets a shield that restrains your brain and body from feeling tired. What's worse is that specialists recommend waiting at least 30 minutes after using technology before trying to fall asleep. So the ...

Exercise tips, here’s why breath is the most important thing during workout

Breath is an important aspect of a workout as it supports all the other functions. Here are some tips to get your breathing right based on the kind of exercise you are attempting. Not your form, posture or workout gear; these are secondary when it comes to getting a good workout done. The most important thing to concentrate on is your breath. We breathe all the time, yet pay very little attention to the right techniques, especially during a workout.

How your sexual orientation may influence extent of substance use

If you are lesbian, gay or bisexual, you may be at greater risk of substance abuse, in the form of marijuana, nicotine, and alcohol, says new research by Oregon State University. Lesbian, gay or bisexual youth, according to a study, are at an increased risk of using multiple substances — such as alcohol, nicotine, and marijuana. The Oregon State University research added that these youth are also at higher risk of polysubstance use, meaning they are more likely to use more than one substance than their heterosexual peers. “This data shows definitively that polysubstance use is an issue among many youths who identify as sexual minorities, meaning they are facing added health risks,” said Sarah Dermody. “But there are also differences among the subgroups of youth who identify as sexual minorities, suggesting we need to look beyond the averages to understand what factors may be influencing substance use in this population.” The sexual minority is an umbrella term for those ...

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