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Latest on dacadoo challenges

August 23, 2018

The Stress Less challenge ended a couple of days ago

On the 15th of August, the dacadoo Stress Less challenge ended. This challenge aimed at helping people get outdoors, reduce stress, commune with nature and learn how to work on their Mind Score! Many people accepted the dacadoo challenge and tried to improve their Mind Score! Participants could track Meditation, Tai Chi, Stretching, Yoga, Pilates, Gardening and Hiking activities. Congratulations to 3 winners of the challenge: Jens Sambale Lisa Elmer Virginia Maeder ...
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Sleeping better

August 17, 2018

Could napping at work solve your productivity woes?

None of us seem to get enough sleep nowadays. Maybe you struggle to drop off and lie awake for hours, maybe you can fall asleep fine but end up waking up throughout the night, or perhaps you simply have too much to do to get to bed at a reasonable time. Whatever the case, it won't be long before it starts affecting your productivity at work. It can be hard to get through your workday at the best of times, but when you're tired it can be a real struggle. You can find yourself staring at a c...
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Managing stress

August 13, 2018

How to bust stress with positivity

Life can be stressful sometimes. This can be due to problems at work, a difficult relationship, or just being too busy. While we can accept this, it would be a bad idea to treat stress as an unavoidable problem that cannot be tackled. After all, colds are just as inevitable as stress, but you'd still take steps to prevent and deal with them. So how can you prepare for stress, and get rid of it once it arrives? There are quite a few options, from meditation to aromatherapy, but today we're ...
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Exercise tips

July 24, 2018

Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?

We all have different fitness goals. Some of us want to slim down, others have a specific fitness or strength target to aim for, and many people simply want to stay active and healthy. However, one very common aim is to lose body fat while also gaining muscle, and this might be harder than you think. The problem of protein synthesis The problem lies with how the body works. Muscle is built up by a process called protein synthesis. Essentially, every time you lift weights you're da...
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Managing stress

July 18, 2018

What can your workplace do to help your mental health?

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and most people who are aware of this take the steps they need to remain happy and fulfilled. Whether that takes the form of three guided meditation sessions a day, or just a bath every now and again for some 'me time' is up to you. However, these steps tend to be taken on your own time, despite the fact that you spend half your day at work. Not only does this tend to be a neglected period when it comes to self-care, but it a...
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Sleeping better

July 17, 2018

The top 5 reasons to get a good night’s sleep

There's nothing more satisfying than a good night's sleep. However, it's not something most of us prioritise, preferring to stay up later than we should in order to fit more into the day. We've talked plenty about the need for getting your full eight hours' of sleep per night, but what we haven't done enough of is pointing out all the benefits of doing so. It's not just about avoiding that horrible feeling of drowsiness; there are plenty of amazing reasons to get your recommended amount. ...
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Running

July 9, 2018

Summer running tips

Summer is well and truly here, and as the temperatures rise and the clouds clear it's tempting to get outside and enjoy the good weather. If you're a fan of keeping fit, you might start putting your running shoes on and try to get a good 5k in before dinner while making the most of the sunshine. We're certainly not going to tell you to stay indoors and avoid exercising in the beautiful summer sun. However, you should be careful. Running in excessive heat can be harmful to your health, and ...
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Latest on dacadoo challenges

July 3, 2018

June was the biking month at dacadoo

The biking month has just finished. The goal of this challenge was to track the most distance and become a champion on wheels. Challenge participants could track both cycling and mountain biking. The challenge participants took the challenge very seriously and tracked a total distance of 11,129.5 km. What a distance! Congratulations to all of them, and especially to the top 3 ranked: 1st place: Lars de Zeeuw with 1040.1 km 2nd place: Jochem Uytdehaage with 995.8 km 3rd place...
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Food tips, myths and facts

June 29, 2018

Top 5 power food to boost your stamina this season

Food has an important role to play in our lives. As humans, our output is to a large extent dependent on the type and quality of food we eat. Without food, it is impossible for all living things to thrive. There is a popular saying that you can't give what you don't have. In the same vein, you can't be strong or have enough stamina if you do not eat well. For the sake of your health, it is ideal to obtain every type of nutrient the body craves from different food classes. In other words, a ba...
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Staying fit at work

June 21, 2018

4 small changes to make your workplace healthier

Working in an office - as so many of us do nowadays - isn't the best for your health. Spending all day sitting down indoors, with little sun or fresh air, can lead to a whole range of health problems. Add to this the convenience of fast food and you have a situation where most people struggle to manage their weight. However, it doesn't have to be this way. There are a number of relatively small changes you can make that can prevent your office from being yet another unhealthy workplace, tr...
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