7 Reasons to Start Bouncing!

For years, the only people who regularly jumped on trampolines were children, elite athletes, and NASA astronauts. But recently, as information about the remarkable...

Omega-3 Supplements: How to Know if You Need Them

For years, we’ve been told that supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids, with their naturally high levels of EPA and DHA, may lead to lower...

One School’s Surprising Experiment in Mindfulness

A radical new approach put in practice at Robert W. Coleman Elementary School has turned a spotlight on the West Baltimore school. Rather than...
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This is Your Brain on Fear … and What to Do About It

Fear and anxiety are ancient and useful emotions. These deeply-encoded feelings help keep us safe—for instance, when our “fight-or-flight” response shapes how we respond...
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Is Your Diet Causing Your Depression?

If you suffer from depression or anxiety or other mental illness, it may help to look closely at your diet. link between diet and...
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Social Media Use Can Make You More or Less Lonely, Depending How You Use...

Social connections have a dramatic impact on our health. Close connections reduce risk of illness and help us live longer, while loneliness quite literally...

Five Subtle Methods That Immediately Reduce Stress

Are you feeling stressed? You’re not alone. Statistics indicate that upward of 70% of people regularly experience psychological and physical symptoms caused by stress....
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Drinking Tea Cuts Your Risk of Dementia in Half

Despite great interest and numerous high-quality drug trials, an effective pharmaceutical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, both of which fall under the umbrella...
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Breathing-Based Yoga May Help Lift Depression

Depression is the most prevalent mental illness in the United States, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The numbers are staggering:...

The Quietly Destructive Condition You Might Not Know You’re Experiencing

Have you heard of emotional exhaustion? The term “emotional exhaustion” describes a constellation of physical and mental symptoms that arise when you’ve exhausted your...