The Myth of Multitasking + How to Actually Improve Focus to Get Things Done
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #327) and blog, I interview cognitive neuroscientist and author Dr. Amishi P. Jha about her amazing new book, Peak Mind: Find Your Focus,…
Stressed? 11 Surprising Tools to Combat Daily Stress
Dr. Don Colbert – “Stressed” seems to be the baseline state for many modern adults. It’s no wonder. Lives have become more stressful in the last couple years. Seemingly normal everyday…
Feeling Happy About Life Reduces the Odds of Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
University of Michigan via News-Medical – Feeling happy about life slowed the cognitive decline among older adults in China, a new 12-year study suggests. Researchers found that the odds of developing…
Researchers Highlight the Vital Role of Nature Exposure in Children’s Health
Washington State University via News-Medical – The presence of greenspaces near homes and schools is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive…
New Finding Offers Promise in Researching Depression Together With Obesity
University of Illinois Chicago via Newswise – Is problem-solving therapy effective in treating individuals who have both depression and obesity? Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago have identified an important step toward…
MHRI Aims to Delve Deeper Into How Musical Intervention Can Affect Health
University of Ottawa via News-Medical – If popular wisdom holds that music is good for the soul, science is increasingly seeking to better understand how music can affect the body, brain, and…
How I Mentally Prepare for a Busy Week + a Neurocycle to Reduce Stress & Burnout
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Let’s face it: there’s no better feeling than going to bed knowing that you’re well prepared for the next day. So, in this podcast (episode #316) and…
Sleep Better and Reduce Stress with THIS Ayurvedic Herb
Karen Sanders via NaturalHealth365 – Given the relentless pace and pressures of modern life, it’s not surprising that conditions such as anxiety and insomnia are at near epidemic levels. In fact,…
How Over-Explaining is Linked to Trauma + Strategies to Find the Root & Heal
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #314) and blog, Dr. Leaf talks about how over-explaining and over-sharing can be trauma responses, and how they impact the way we function.…
Ginseng Benefits: Less Stress & Better Brain Function
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DNM, CN – Ginseng has been used in Asia and North America for centuries. Many use it to improve thinking, concentration, memory and physical endurance. It’s also…
Get Your Hands Dirty! Proven Benefits of Gardening
Dr. Don Colbert – Is there really value in getting your hands dirty in the summer? Beyond harvesting food, are there benefits to gardening? Amazingly, there are many proven benefits of…
The Sneaky Signs of Mental Exhaustion + A Neurocycle to Heal Mental Fatigue
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Have you ever experienced that feeling of utter mental exhaustion, where your brain feels so tired but your just mind won’t stop? And, even though you have…
Healing Trauma: Research Links PTSD, Emotion Regulation and Quality of Life
Binghamton University via EurekAlert – We often talk about the coronavirus pandemic in terms of health or economic impacts: the numbers of cases and deaths, the persistence of long-haul COVID, lost…
Love: How the Feeling of Power Determines Happy Relationships
Martin-Luther-Universitat Halle-Wittenberg via EurekAlert – Want to have a happy relationship? Make sure both partners feel they can decide on issues that are important to them. Objective power measured by income,…
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Cortisol Levels Low for Life
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology via EurekAlert – Directing a meeting, dialing up an old acquaintance, dictating the perfect tuna salad sandwich across a drive-through window. For business and…
