13 Awesome Tips To Boost Your Energy

- Lisa Coxon

1 A little workout goes a long way. A 2008 study from the University of Georgia, US, revealed that after only 20 minutes of low-intensity exercise on a stationary bike (comparable to a leisurely walk), participants who had initially reported persistent tiredness had 65 per cent lower fatigue scores.

2 Laughter may well be the best medicine. Research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, US, suggests that exposure to humour— even 12 short minutes of it—can increase your energy. Have a funny online video on standby to get you through that afternoon slump.

3 Skip the nightcap. While alcohol reduces the amount of time it takes to nod off, studies have shown that it interferes with REM sleep, the restorative stage in which memories are stored and dreaming occurs.