Those who are inspired by a model other than Nature, a mistress above all masters, are laboring in vain. - Leonardo Da Vinci Biomimicry - The practice of developing sustainable human technologies inspired by nature. Sometimes called Biomimetics or Bionics, it's basically biologically inspired...
Depression affects millions of people, some more than others. And in the middle of winter, it is even more prevalent. Here are five tips for beating depression: 1. Get More SunTry to get a minimum of 15-30 minutes per day of exposure to the sun. This is especially important in the winter...
Our energy supply is directly affected by the availability of nutrients and oxygen levels within the body. By supplying your body with natural energy boosters, you can easily replenish lost energy reserves. So the next time you're in a post lunch, mid afternoon slump, try these 10 Tips For Instant...
Dealing with addiction is not an easy thing to do, but implementing these 10 practical tips will help you in your recovery process. 1. Tell your friends and family about your addiction. If the problem stays hidden, it is easier for you to continue to use alcohol or drugs. Even though it may be...
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions across the globe. More than 1 billion adults are overweight with 300 million labeled clinically obese. An alarming 22 million children around the world under the age of five are estimated to be overweight. Of even greater concern is the fact that these...
If you are feeling a little down or depressed, it can seem like there is nothing you can do to improve your mood. That feeling of helplessness is actually a symptom of depression and it is useful to remind yourself that there are ways to decrease depression. 1. Get a pet - Extensive research...
Renewable Energy is a growing industry in the United States as we attempt to become energy independent. Some popular forms of renewable energy are wind, and solar power. "The term renewable energy generally refers to electricity supplied from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar...
The Tour de France is considered by many to be the greatest sporting event in the world. A bicycle race spread out over 20 days, the Tour is roughly the equivalent of running a marathon, every day, for nearly a month. RideLust recently published a list of things you probably didn't know about...
Insulin is a protein hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas. This hormone was discovered by Frederick Banting and J.J.R. Macleod who won a Nobel Prize in 1923. Frederick Sanger followed in 1958 for his discovery of the insulin’s amino acid sequence. Insulin...
Plyometrics is a type of exercise that aims to build explosive strength through natural, burst movements like jumping. Most sports activities require the need for intense bursts of energy over successive durations of time. It's no surprise then that athletes train with plyometrics style...
