It’s often been said that first impressions are important: that people are quick to assess and judge; that most people will accept another person on face value; that what you see is what you get. In our heads we know that to be wrong, but our hearts push us in a different direction. As a… Read More »
The account details entered are not currently associated with an Irish Times subscription. While within hours is preferable, McConnell says the window of opportunity for optimal recovery to replenish carbohydrate stores is within one hour after intense exercise. Some are good for you, and some are bad. Protein takes 3 to 4 hours to affect… Read More »
When asked why they don’t exercise regularly, many people offer the excuse that there simply isn’t enough time in the day. It’s true that most of us are very busy, with long hours spent at work and/or handling family responsibilities, housekeeping chores, and errands. So oftentimes, any physical activity performed is squeezed in either first… Read More »
It’s so convenient to read a book on your Kindle, computer, or other device. You don’t have to put on your shoes and go to a bookstore to purchase your reading material; you don’t have to wait for the mail to come to deliver the book; rather, within seconds of deciding to read an interesting… Read More »