Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Webinar: Young Girls and Women Empowering Leadership in Health

Canadian Women's Health Network Hosting Webinar


WEBINAR: What does health mean to girls and young women?


When: Tuesday March 29, 2011

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern (9:00 -- 10 a.m. Pacific)

What: The Canadian Women's Health Network hosts a conversation about leadership, empowerment and the role of younger people in advancing women's health. What health issues matter most to young women? How do younger generations of girls and women become involved, and how are they making their voices heard?



Please click here http://www.cwhn.ca/en/node/42994 for more information

Friday, March 11, 2011

Nap Power:

Power Naps Bring Many Health Benefits


What did you do for yourself today? I gave myself a nap. In our hurried, type-A world, naps are rarely valued, but now more and more companies are tapping into scientific research that points to increased productivity through napping. There are companies that even offer sleeping pods for businesses, or off site napping facilities. This post lists some tips and information I discovered about the benefits of napping, and how to change your life through napping.


According to Dr. Sara Mednick Phd, health benefits of napping include: