The Mind-Body Connection Revealed

It appears that University of Pittsburgh researchers have uncovered an anatomical connection between mind and body. They are hopeful that these findings will help...
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How Mindfulness Meditation Protects You From Nearly Every Disease

Did You Know… …mindfulness meditation may help reduce inflammation and associated disease risks?  Numerous studies have shown that mindfulness meditation can help reduce stress, depression, PTSD,...

The Secret Power of Talking to Yourself

Do you ever talk to yourself? Not silently, but by actually speaking words out loud? Many of us do, which doesn’t keep us from...

Baby Boomers and the Rise in Depression

Depression is a difficult topic to address. Not everyone agrees on the cause of depression, which is part of the conundrum. Some experts point...

Did You Know… Healing Touch Halts Disease?

Did You Know… …touch therapy may help halt disease in addition to providing pain and anxiety relief?  Touch therapy, which includes healing modalities such as massage...

Five Ways Companion Animals Boost Your Health

Many of us have personal anecdotes about how our pets improved—or even saved—our lives. Numerous studies offer quantitative evidence of the health benefits of...

Strong Legs Equal a Sharp Brain

Did You Know...that a new study shows that sturdy legs support brain health? It has long been known that strong muscles—especially legs muscles, the largest...

How Silence Regenerates the Brain

Can you remember the last time you experienced a moment of true silence? In the world we live in, silence is becoming increasingly rare....
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The “Awe” Experience Can Prevent Aging

Most of us associate looking and feeling younger with our physical bodies. As we age, the appearance of gray hair and wrinkles and the onslaught...

Fact or Myth: Gratitude Improves Health?

This is FACT.  Walking through the world with gratitude doesn’t just make you feel happier, it actually imparts physical and mental health benefits. Studies have...