Is sitting too much giving you diabetes? It’s no secret that sitting all day isn’t exactly a good thing, but now a new study review that involved more than 80,000 people shows that spending too much time sitting is linked to a two-fold increase in the risk of diabetes. So if you’ve been looking for a productive—life-saving!—way to roam around the office, we’ve got four of them. Check it out! How to read people’s minds How many times have you wished you could tell what someone else is thinking? Well, according to a new study published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, cognitive-based compassion training—a form of meditation—could be just the way to do it. We’ve got tips on how to pull it off. A new brain booster Taking a power nap—on the job or elsewhere—can jumpstart your energy and creativity. What’s more, previous studies have found napping can make you more productive and help you sleep better at night. See how you can master subtle shut-eye with our expert-backed solutions. Why you need to straighten up Your back, that is. New research from San Francisco State University shows that bad posture can increase feelings of depression and zap your energy. Even worse? Slouching can cut off your circulation and increase your risk for disease and even death. See how else posture messes with your health, and how you can finally fix it.
