“People who work out even once a week or for as little as 10 minutes a day tend to be more cheerful than those who never exercise. And any type of exercise may be helpful.” Read more.

No surprises here. It’s easier said than done–but practice makes perfect. Read more.

We all contribute to our work-life balance. How do you sabotage yours? Find out.

So, what does cut it? A Sense of belonging. Read on.

Downtime and your brain. I blogged about the need to disconnect, make space for idle time and sleep. Here’s another perspective on why we need to turn off the chatter…even 5 – 15 minutes of “idle time” has great benefits for learning and more.

One study found that happy employees are up to 20% more productive than unhappy employees. When it comes to salespeople, happiness has an even greater impact, raising sales by 37%. But the benefits don’t end there. Learn more.

Do you listen to music while you’re working? “Music can have a positive effect in your work, but its effect on productivity depends on the situation and type of music.” Read on.

Nearly two-year study showed an astounding productivity boost among the telecommuters equivalent to a full day’s work. Employee attrition decreased by 50 percent among the telecommuters, they took shorter breaks, had fewer sick days, and took less time off. Click for more.

Love this! Interesting findings throughout this article but want to highlight this: “the study also revealed that the benefits of exercise extend beyond muscle as the cyclists also had an immune system that did not seem to have aged either.”

A Western take on the lesser-known signs of ADHD in adults and children. Some of them will surprise you. Read on!