The Mental Fatigue You Feel Is Called ‘Cognitive Dulling’ and You Are Not Alone if You Are Experiencing It
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston via Newswise – Someone asks you a simple question and you snap. Common tasks, like washing the dishes, feel impossible to accomplish. Constant…
This One Word Will Improve Your Mental Health & Relationships
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #270) and blog, I talk about how life is not an “either this or that” game. Rather, it is an “and” game, which…
The Secret Ingredient to Better Mental Health + How Kindness Changes Your Brain
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #268) and blog, I talk about the neuroscience of kindness, the impact kindness has on our mind, brain and body and how to use…
How Does Your Brain Process Emotions? Answer Could Help Address Loneliness Epidemic
University of California – San Diego via EurekAlert – Research over the last decade has shown that loneliness is an important determinant of health. It is associated with considerable physical and…
Beware of THESE 6 Adverse Health Effects Linked to Social Media Use
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Rates of depression among American adults tripled during COVID-19, according to a recent survey published in JAMA Network Open. Given the absolute calamity of the past year, this news isn’t…
The Difference Between Being Patient Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #249) and blog, I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put, enabling is doing something challenging for someone else, while empowering someone means helping…
People Who Take Walks in Forests or Greenspaces May Have Higher Stress Coping Abilities
University of Tsukuba via News-Medical Net – Work causes so much stress that it’s become a global public health issue. Stress’s impact on mental and physical health can also hurt…
Cats May Help Improve Autistic Children’s Social Skills and Reduce Anxiety
University of Missouri-Columbia via News-Medical Net – As a former school nurse in the Columbia Public Schools, Gretchen Carlisle would often interact with students with disabilities who took various medications or…
How to Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks, According to an ER Doc
Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES via Dr. Axe – Emergency room doctors are trained to stay cool and focused in the face of complete chaos. These professionals live in a world…
It’s a New Year! Are You Ready For the “Daniel” Fast?
Dr. Don Colbert – It’s a New Year. A new opportunity to live. To thrive. And to reset your life. One great way to do it: The Daniel Fast. This…
The Brain Science Behind Why the Negative Affects Us So Much & How to Get Out of a Toxic Thinking Spiral
Dr. Caroline Leaf – As I discuss in this podcast (episode #239) and blog, the brain has a natural optimism bias—we are what I call “wired for love”. This means…
How to Hack Brain Chemicals to Boost Happiness
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Most people understand that the brain regulates mood, but how exactly does that happen? While scientists continue to explore and learn about how brain…
Tip of the Week: Cleaning Up the Home Can LOWER Your Stress Hormones, Which Is Great for the Immune System
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Curious about how to clean your home in the most effective way possible? And, more importantly, why you should do it? Keep reading for perhaps a…
How Many Hugs a Day Does a Person Need? (Plus Top Hug Benefits)
Rachel Keck, MS via Dr. Axe – A hug is universal. Hugs are so versatile, people all around the world use them to express everything from joy and affection to sadness…
5 Simple & Scientific Steps to Detox Trauma and Toxic Thinking
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress are all ways of describing natural human responses to adversity. As I discuss in this podcast and blog, we all face…
