Hormesis, disease resistance, aging and activity
Hormesis. Is a term from biology describing a common relationship where a little of something is…
Australian Open 2014: Why mental strength is king for Nadal and Djokovic
I came across a wonderful analysis of Nadals success a while back and recently wanted to…
Australian open 2014: Nadal v Monfils 3rd round
Nadal teaches Gael why every action has an equal and opposite reaction. I’ve just tuned in…
biology | DNA | ecosystems | evolution | steps | Virtual body
Build a Virtual Body: Bacteria communicate with their hosts
This article Communication between bacteria and their hosts is the kind of thing I look for to support…
activity | cells | diabetes | general health | insulin resistance | key posts | movement | obesity
Managing Diabetes through Physical Activity
At university, I learnt how much exercise can do for Diabetes, particularly Type II. Since then…
brain | Life advice | mind | recover | sleep
A good night of sleep is like hosing down your filthy brain
Why animals sleep remains one of the enduring mysteries of biology, but new research suggests the…
Weight Loss: How do you control hunger? Don’t eat too regularly
One common pattern I have noticed about my own hunger is that the more regularly you…
biology | DNA | ecosystems | Virtual body
How could you build a virtual human body?
My idea in a paragraph I want a virtual body to facilitate research, teaching and general…
activity | Grand Slams | sport | tennis
What is the fan slam?
The fan slam is attending all four tennis grand slam events, preferably in one year. It’s…
How to exercise more in normal life. Toddlers and Ikea
So I just want to be more active in general but most decisions now involve a…
Brain Function "Boosted For Days After Reading a Novel"
Reading a gripping novel causes biological changes in the brain which last for days as the…
Weight loss: Avoid empty experiences. Make the most of each experience.
One specific thing I have changed is a focus on being in the moment more. I…
Health advertising: Why does it treat us like idiots?
Watching the BBC programme the men who made us fat reminds me how the food, and…
How to lose weight: Is Weight Watchers any good?
Is it any good? As a tool to help you shift some pounds I’m actually quite…
Good physics is good business
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, also known as the conservation of…
Should Federer learn from Wawrinkas Australian Open success
What I really wish is that the swiss have a word with his fellow countryman or…
Fit the learning style to the individual. How to use a semicolon – The Oatmeal
I am a big believer in fitting the message to the person you are trying to…
Tennis Strategy: Is serve and volley coming back in 2014?
With Stefan Edbergs appointment as Roger Federers next headline coach and Boris Becker joining team Novak…
Can you cure migraine: Do you recover properly?
Building on how to cure migraine The basic idea is that headaches, particularly migraine could be…
The voice of an angel: Amira Willighagen 9 years old
Amira Willighagen was the last audition in Holland’s Got Talent 2013, held in October. By the…
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