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   Article at a glance Cortisol is your primary stress hormone, and is like your body’s built-in alarm clock!   There are dangers of too little cortisol as well...

Article at a glance Life today can be so draining, there’s so many things we need to do, and they can all make you...

   Article at a glance Music has a profound effect on our brain and the release of dopamine Music can positively affect our mood,...

   Article at a glance If you are having trouble falling asleep as it gets hotter, you are not alone. Studies have shown that...

Everyone has seen the term Fairtrade on so many products. It immediately brings coffee, chocolate, tea and even bananas to mind. You may have seen...

Ashwagandha (withania somnifera) is popularly known as the king of Ayurvedic herbs. Ayurveda is a form of alternative medicine based on Indian principles of...

Crawling out of bed too early… coffee! Cramming for a test in the middle of the night… coffee! Long drive and feeling drowsy … coffee!...

I think it is safe to say that most of the world is on a bit of an immunity boosting quest with the current...