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In his 2011 TED Talk, Ron Gutman referred to recent research about smiling. Apparently one smile creates the same amount of brain stimulation as eating 2000 chocolate bars! It is also healthier as it reduces the levels of stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline and dopamine while increasing the level of mood enhancing hormones like endorphins - basically it makes you feel better. You can view the whole talk here.
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CanTeen supports young people with cancer. National Bandana Day is their annual fundraiser. Every year 23,000 young people have to deal with the challenge of cancer. You can support them by purchasing a bandana, buying a merchandise pack and selling them to your friend and family, by hosting a fundraiser or by donating online. Find out more here.
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You could be forgiven for thinking that kindness is dead. People seem narcissistic, only interested in their own fame and gratification. Why not be radical and practice some random acts of kindness? According to an article in the Huffington Post being kind can make you happier, is good for your brain and can make you live longer.
Check out www.randomactsofkindness.org for ideas.
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The Royal Women's Hospital has some good advice about what to eat when you're studying for exams. They suggest:
1. Eat small, frequent meals.
2. Easy and nutritious foods such as frozen dinners, tinned soup, peanut butter, cheese, tuna or chicken sandwiches and eggs on toast.
3. Snack on yoghurt, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, plain popcorn, veggie sticks with dip.
4. Limit coffee or tea intake to two cups per day.
5. Drink plenty of water.
You can read more here.
1. Eat small, frequent meals.
2. Easy and nutritious foods such as frozen dinners, tinned soup, peanut butter, cheese, tuna or chicken sandwiches and eggs on toast.
3. Snack on yoghurt, nuts, dried fruit, fresh fruit, plain popcorn, veggie sticks with dip.
4. Limit coffee or tea intake to two cups per day.
5. Drink plenty of water.
You can read more here.