Going to the doctor can be a difficult, frightening experience and too often we avoid telling our doctors the things they need to know for a proper diagnosis or care. Maybe we’re too afraid, or we’ve rationalised away our symptoms as unimportant. Regardless, being an active participant in your health care has never been more important, and I asked a doctor what he wished more of his patients were up-front about when they came to see him. Here’s what he said. More »
Some of us just aren’t natural early risers, yet there’s still hope for us if we want to get up earlier with less struggle. The New York Times reports it might take just 20 minutes a day (and some discipline) to reset our inner clocks, and offers a neat quiz to help you figure out what kind of sleeper you really are. More »
I’ve decided it’s finally time to get rid of my twice-a-day soft drink habit, but the problem is, I really like soft drink. What are the healthy alternatives that can still match my cravings?
Sincerely,
Mr Pibb More »
Everyday stress, sitting hunched over a keyboard all day, strength training — lots of things can cause knots and tension in your shoulders, back and legs. All you need to loosen those muscles is a baseball, a long sock and a chair. More »
One of the keys to maintaining weight and staying healthy is portion control, but serving sizes can be rather vague and a pain to measure exactly. Instead of breaking out the scales and cups, compare food to real world objects like in this handy illustration. More »
A few hours watching the Discovery Channel can prompt extreme survival fantasies involving frog-licking and urine-drinking, but what about the basic skills you’d actually need to survive in the wilderness? Here’s a look at the basics you need to become an adult Boy Scout straight from a cadre of survival experts. More »
Over the past 12 months, standing desks went from popular life hacking meme to eyeroll-inducing sign of a certain type of tightly-wound techie, similar to emptying your email inbox. Several people have asked me if I’m still standing. The answer is yes. Here’s what I’ve learned from 365 days of being a professional stander. More »
We’ve told you before about the effects of sugar on your brain and body. A controversial paper in Nature argues that the impact of sugar on global health is such that it should be subject to similar restrictions as alcohol. Australian medical experts aren’t particularly convinced we should go that far, but agree that sugar represents a major health threat and we need to moderate our consumption. More »
Many of us at Lifehacker are big fans of video games. Our esteemed Editor-in-Chief, however, is sceptical that gaming offers any value beyond simple entertainment. More often than not, he argues, games are a dangerous time sink. In this post, I hope to convince him — and any of you who may feel the same way about video games — otherwise, arguing that aside from being a great form of entertainment, video games can also relieve anxiety, teach new skills and help you stay motivated. And I’ve got science to back me up. More »
