Month: August 2019

When working with animals can hurt your mental health

While it might sound like fun to work around pets every day, veterinarians and people who volunteer at animal shelters face particular stressors that can place them at risk for depression, anxiety and even suicide. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on August 9, 2019

Maximising alertness and productivity on the nightshift

If you’re one of the world’s many shiftworkers, eating at irregular times is just par for the course – but have you ever stopped to think about the impact this might have on your body? Researchers have now investigated whether altering food intake during the nightshift could optimize how shiftworkers feel during the night and […]

Published on August 9, 2019

The mind-muscle connection: For aesthetes, not athletes?

The ‘mind-muscle connection.’ Ancient lore for bodybuilders, latest buzz for Instragram fitness followers. But when the goal is muscle performance rather than growth alone, does the idea still carry any weight? A new analysis suggests that to lift heavier, or longer, it is better to focus on moving the weight itself — not your muscles. […]

Published on August 9, 2019