Power On / Power Off

21/05/2019

Do you have trouble sleeping? In this podcast episode, Power ON Power OFF's Chief Science Officer Dr. Robert Pastore explains the basic neurochemistry of sleep, insomnia, the negative effects sleep aids and his recommendations for a proper pre-bed routine. https://buff.ly/2PpplCK

16/05/2019

The loss of slowness, of time for reflection and contemplation, of privacy and solitude, of silence, of the ability to sit quietly in a chair for fifteen minutes without external stimulation — all have happened quickly and almost invisibly. A hundred and fifty years ago, the telephone didn’t exist. Fifty years ago, the Internet didn’t exist. Twenty-five years ago, Google didn’t exist.

By not giving ourselves the minutes — or hours — free of devices and distractions, we risk losing our ability to know who we are and what’s important to us, says physicist and writer Al…

14/05/2019

The current college generation is more stressed than any other, but there's one thing you can do to manage it — and it has to do with changing your perspective and priorities.
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This generation is more stressed than any other, but there's one thing you can do to manage it.

09/05/2019

You may not have hours to commit to a gym, but some exercise is better than none. Some studies have shown that “snacking” on exercise can be worthwhile — that brief, intense bursts of activity still have health benefits.

To jump-start a workout habit, start out with small amounts, suggests wellness specialist Lauren Parsons.

07/05/2019

Ever wonder how your brain works? Power ON Power OFF's Chief Science Officer Dr. Pastore educates listeners on basic neurochemistry, what the main neurotransmitters and their functions are, and why nutrition is key for optimal neurochemistry.

‎Show The Pastore Podcast, Ep #017 - Neurochemistry 101 - Apr 5, 2019

02/05/2019

"We long to look good in the eyes of others, to feel good about ourselves, to be worthy of others’ care and attention. Research suggests that we are just as programmed to sense a threat to our dignity as we are to a physical threat. Neuroscientists have found that a psychological injury such as being excluded stimulates the same part of the brain as a physical wound.”

"We need online spaces that treat us as the unique, moral beings we are"

30/04/2019

What does it physically take to be a professional hockey player? The Olympic Channel analyzed Team Canada hockey player Jenn Wakefield to find out.
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The Canadian star demonstrates why she is one of the strongest women at the Winter Games with all-round strength and super fast recovery.

25/04/2019

40% of office workers are struggling to work in poor lighting every day. This has a negative effect on their productivity and wellbeing. Learn more here:

Poor lighting often gets overlooked in the workplace, as we talk about mental health and well-being, and the focus is firmly on creating happier and healthier workplaces. Here is how lighting can affect mental health, and what we can do about it.

19/04/2019

Do you struggle with sleep? Our newest podcast episode is now live! Listen here:

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16/04/2019

Students and athletes often use adderall without a prescription to help them focus. Power ON was created as a safe, natural alternative.
Learn about the stimulant abuse epidemic here: https://buff.ly/2FS6362

12/04/2019

Our newest podcast episode is now live! Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast-episode/podcast/1000434760384/id1455383694?i=1000434760384

11/04/2019

With darkness, our brains start to produce melatonin before we fall asleep. When blue-sensitive receptors in our eyes exposed to blue light, that sends a signal to the pineal gland of our brain that shuts off the production of melatonin. https://buff.ly/2FOuQaW

09/04/2019

Smart pyjamas were used to track the top 6 most common sleeping positions. Are you one of them? https://buff.ly/2VjHN25

04/04/2019

8 ways stress causes your brain to be sick and how to protect it against these elements:

8 ways stress causes your brain to be sick and how to protect it against these elements

02/04/2019

Consider this scenario: You have a long day of travel and arrive home late, say, at 2 a.m. And you've got to wake up at the crack of dawn for an early meeting the next day. Is that a big deal? Find out here:

Sleeping in on the weekend or taking a brief nap can help you recover from a single bad night. But just five consecutive nights of too little sleep can lead to weight gain and elevated blood sugar.

28/03/2019

Sleep and recovery are incredibly important for muscle growth and repair.

Read how consuming protein pre-sleep can optimize muscle adaptation here:

This review provides an update on recent research assessing the effect of pre-sleep protein ingestion on muscle protein synthesis rates during overnight sleep and the skeletal muscle adaptive response to exercise training. Protein ingested prior to sleep is effectively digested and absorbed during o...

26/03/2019

Acute stress is actually beneficial to keep our brains functioning properly. Chronic stress impacts the brain very negatively and can have a ripple effect on your body and health.

Learn how stress impacts the brain here: https://buff.ly/2tJ6wAk

21/03/2019

Power OFF contains the highest quality L-Theanine to help relax your mind before sleep.

Learn about L-Theanine here: https://buff.ly/2u18k85