The Connection Between Mindfulness and Decluttering
Decluttering a home can be difficult, especially if you have years’ worth of memories stored up. However, practicing mindfulness while going through each room is a great way to decrease…
When other people’s anxiety makes you miserable, here are 4 ways to cope
Begin with compassion, identify the patterns, create consistent boundaries and scaffold instead of accommodate Advice by Tracy Dennis-Tiwary April 6, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you struggle with anxiety, you can…
The Science of Sleep Medication
When it comes to sleep, some of us yearn for a magical pill; one that provides us with a blissful, dream-filled sleep and helps us feel refreshed, restored and alert…
Bipolar disorder
This section explains the symptoms of bipolar disorder, treatments, and ways to manage the condition. This section is for people with bipolar disorder or cyclothymia and their carers, relatives and friends. Watch the…
What happens in your brain when you’re in love?
Decades of research finds that love’s reaction inside the brain models our basic needs for well-being You can’t eat. You can’t sleep. Your stomach and heart flutter when this person…
Infants Exposed to Excessive Screen Time Show Differences in Brain Function Beyond Eight Years of Age
Summary: Greater exposure to screen time during infancy was linked to poor self-regulation and brain immaturity at age eight. Source: Agency for Science, Technology, and Research More children are now exposed to…
How to make stress your friend
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may…
How childhood trauma could be mistaken for ADHD
Dr. Nicole Brown’s quest to understand her misbehaving pediatric patients began with a hunch. Brown was completing her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, when she realized that many…
How the Brain Creates Your Taste in Art
Summary: Using a combination of machine learning and neuroimaging data, researchers revealed a neural basis for aesthetic appreciation. Source: CalTech It has been said that there is no accounting for taste. But…
Good Gut = Healthier Brain + Happier Life
Doing the work to maintain our mental health can sometimes feel too challenging, as we try to balance the demands of everyday life- whether related to work, family, or an…
