Mindset

Modern research confirms that the liver and emotions are deeply connected, even if Western doctors use different language to describe it.

The 555 technique, box breathing, and 4-7-8 breathing all slow your breath down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

The 40% rule states that when your mind tells you that you are done, you have only tapped into about 40% of your total capacity.

A 2020 study from Oklahoma State University confirmed this. Researchers gave participants either water or black coffee after a 10 hour overnight fast, then measured their metabolic response.

Trade dress infringement means copying the overall look and feel of a product so closely that customers cannot tell the difference.

This research was presented at the American Heart Association conference in 2024. The lead researcher, Victor Wenze Zhong from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said the results surprised them.

Vitamin B12 helps your body make red blood cells that carry oxygen to your muscles and brain. When you don’t have enough B12, your cells can’t get enough oxygen.

General goals like “lose weight” are far less effective than personal, specific goals. Research from the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) has demonstrated that “stretch goals” – those that present a challenge but remain attainable – are far more effective at driving performance. And they improve long-term results.