You might have heard the term ‘Heart Rate Variability’ thrown around in the past couple of years. With the recent advances in wearable technology, many fitness trackers and health apps have added this functionality to their list of features, such as VIIVIO, Oura Ring, and Whoop.

One of the questions we get a lot is ‘Are naps good for you?’ The short answer? Yes. Provided you do it right. Have you ever woken up from a nap and felt worse than you did before your nap? This is called nap inertia. The reason this happens isn’t because naps are bad per se. This is because you’re napping for the inappropriate amount of time. It all comes back to sleep cycles, which we discussed a few months ago. But just in case you missed it, here is a recap.

Intermittent fasting is a buzzword that I’m sure you’ve heard in the past few years - either through social media, through friends and family, or from unsolicited advice from someone at a party. Maybe you’ve already tried it or have considered trying it but you have no idea where to start. There are a lot of diets and fads out there that it can be very confusing and hard to decipher what is actually good for you. We wanted to clear up any confusion you might have about intermittent fasting and how you can do it in a healthy way.

Have you noticed how much less stressed you are after going for a walk outside or after spending a weekend camping in the wilderness? This is because nature is so powerful in improving both physical and mental health.

A few emails ago, we challenged you to do a daily meditation. This is because there is overwhelming evidence that meditation is beneficial for mental health. Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. It also boosts mental performance by improving focus, clarity, and mindfulness. Hopefully you’ve started (or continued) to incorporate meditation into your regular routine. Even five minutes out of your day can have significant benefits!