6 Cylinders of Wellness - Research Reference List
TECHNOLOGY
The Sleep Expert - Can You Use Devices Before Bed And Still Sleep Well?
Sleep Foundation - 2011 Poll, Technology and Sleep
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - Bedtime Use of Technology and Associated Sleep Problems in Children
Life Hack - This Is Why Electronics Don’t Belong in Your Bedroom
WAKE ZONE
CBC | Radio Canada - How and why waking up at the same time every day can improve your health
Verywell Health - First Step to Better Sleep: Wake Up at the Same Time Every Day
C I R C A D I A N
A C T I V A T I O N
Sleep Health - National Sleep Foundation - Daytime light exposures on sleep and mood in office workers
Bustle - What Happens In Your Brain When You Wake Up To Sunlight
The Sleep Judge - 4 Reasons Why You Need Morning Sunlight To Sleep Better
Reuters - Morning daylight exposure tied to a good night’s sleep
N E R V O U S
S Y S T E M
pzizz - Why We Can't Sleep and What To Do About It
Taylor & Francis Online - Heart Rate Variability Modification in Chronic Insomnia Patients
Women's Health - 8 Ways To Turn Off Your Brain So You Can Actually Sleep At Night
COFFEE
Sleep Health Foundation - Caffeine and Sleep
PubMed.gov - Caffeine Consumption and Sleep Quality in Australian Adults
DIAGNOSTIC
Precision Nutrition - Blood tests & lab analysis: How it works and what you need to know.
WATER
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER) - Water: How much should you drink every day?
Harvard TH Chan, School of Public Health - Processed Foods and Health
PROCESSED FOODS
SUGAR
Harvard TH Chan, School of Public Health - Sugary Drinks
ALCOHOL
NHS - Alcohol Units
MOTION
BMC Public Health - Reducing office workers’ sitting time: rationale and study design for the Stand Up Victoria cluster randomized trial
ScienceDirect - Office workers' objectively assessed total and prolonged sitting time: Individual-level correlates and worksite variations
University of Waterloo - How long should you stand - rather than sit - at your work station?
STEPS
10000 Steps Org - Counting Your Steps
Fitbit - Should You Really Take 10,000 Steps A Day?
ABC News - Is 10,000 steps a day enough to keep you healthy?
LOW INTENSITY
BetterHealth Channel - Walking for good health
Prevention.com - 10 Biggest Benefits of Walking to Improve Your Health, According to Experts
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - Exercise for Mental Health
Stanford - Study finds walking improves creativity
STATIONARY
The Lancet - Does physical activity attenuate, or even eliminate, the detrimental association of sitting time with mortality?
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - Too Much Sitting: The Population-Health Science of Sedentary Behavior
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - Lack of exercise is a major cause of chronic diseases
Harvard Health Publishing - Harvard Medical School - Too much sitting linked to an early death
STRETCHING
Harvard Health Publishing : Harvard Medical School - The ideal stretching routine
Mayo Clinic - Stretching: Focus on flexibility
Physiotherapy and Posture Fitness Clinic - How often do you stop and stretch?
UC Davis - Physical Activity
CLOSE FRIENDS
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - The neuroethology of friendship
Psychology Today - The “Love Hormone" Drives Human Urge for Social Connection
Harvard Health Publishing : Harvard Medical School - The health benefits of strong relationships
STRESS
Mayo Clinic - Social support: Tap this tool to beat stress
BioMed Central Ltd - Social support moderates stress effects on depression
NCBI, U.S. National Library of Medicine - Stress and Social Support
Stanford Medicine - Connectedness & Health: The Science of Social Connection
IN PERSON
SpeedNetworking.com - The Value of Face to Face Meetings: Why In-Person Is Better Than Online
psychminds - Communication: Online vs. Face-to-Face Interactions
Zarvana - How to Overcome the Social Isolation of Remote Work
TRIBE
Harvard Health Publishing : Harvard Medical School - Can relationships boost longevity and well-being?
Milne Library - The History Of Our Tribe: Hominini
The Harvard Gazette - Having happy friends can make you happy
University of New Hampshire - Surround Yourself With Happy People To Be Happy
The Positive Psychology People - Friendship: It’s Good for Your Health
HOBBY
Psychology Today - Six Reasons to Get a Hobby
Daring to Live Fully - 16 Hobbies That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
REGULARITY
Skilled at Life - Why Hobbies Are Important
Insider - Why You Need To Have A Hobby
Nature.com - How a hobby can boost researchers’ productivity and creativity
STRESS
Develop Good Habits - 22 Benefits of Having a Hobby or Enjoying a Leisure Activity
FLOW
Science Direct - Mindfulness meditation improves cognition: Evidence of brief mental training
Science Daily - Evidence supports health benefits of 'mindfulness-based practices'
The Positive Psychlopedia - How to cultivate flow
ANTICIPATION
Pyschologies - The joy of anticipation
The Emotional Machine - The Power of Anticipation: Why We All Need Something to Look Forward To by Steven Handel
SMARTLiving364.com - What Are You Nexting? The Power of Positive Anticipation
PLANNING
Springer Link - Vacationers Happier, but Most not Happier After a Holiday
R E C E N C Y
Professional Super - Less stress and more success: Why taking a break can be beneficial
Huffpost - Taking Timeouts to Decrease Stress and Increase Creativity
MOMENTUM
Los Angeles Times - Take vacations to heart
Professional Super - Less stress and more success: Why taking a break can be beneficial
LEAVE
Verywellmind.com - How to Take a Break From Work
FATIGUE
Harvard Business Review - When a Vacation Reduces Stress — And When It Doesn’t
Verywellmind - Job Factors That Contribute to Employee Burnout