A New Handheld Device Aims to Calm Panic Attacks Fast
Brian Blum via Israel21c – Adi Wallach started experiencing panic attacks while pursuing her undergraduate degree at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. “I was at the movies with friends…
Tools to Exercise Your Brain and Improve Cognitive Function
Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – Your brain is one of the most complex organs in your body and is responsible for your movements, mood, and thoughts. Without your brain…
The Difference Between Rest & Restoration, Why Resting Alone Is Not Sufficient
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In the middle of a global pandemic, the idea of rest seems so…complicated. What is it? How do you do it? How do you find peace when…
The Best Supplements for Your Brain According to Leading Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – We can’t overlook the importance of keeping our brain healthy. With mild problems like mild brain fog on one end, to anxiety and…
Benefits of Laughing + How to Laugh More Often
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – What’s one way you can hack your brain chemicals to boost your happiness? It’s as simple as laughing more. Not only does it feel…
How to Optimize Mental Clarity, Focus, Memory & Mood by Monitoring Your Glucose
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #250) and blog, I speak with Josh Clemente, one of the founders of Levels, an amazing company that developed a smart tracker that monitors your…
“Brain Training” May Be an Effective Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Lawson Health Research via EurekAlert – LONDON, ON – Neurofeedback, also called ‘brain training,’ consists of exercises where individuals regulate their own brain activity. In a new study from Lawson Health…
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…
Benefits of Journaling + How to Start (Tips, Prompts, Methods & More)
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – It’s not uncommon for teenagers to keep diaries that they use for self-reflection and help blowing off some steam. Far fewer adults seem to…
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…
COMPELLING Evidence Shines Light On All-Natural Way to Boost Your Mood
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – There may not be one single best exercise for depression, but a growing collection of research can at least say this: routine physical activity is…
How Fasting Improves Mental & Brain Health
Dr. Will Cole via Dr. Caroline Leaf – The brain is no doubt one of our most important organs. Not only does it control our basic movements and bodily functions, it…
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…
The Gut-Brain Connection: How It Works + How to Support It
Kissairis Munoz via Dr. Axe – You’ve probably used the phrases: “I have butterflies in my stomach,” “I have a gut feeling about this,” or “there’s a pit in my stomach.”…
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…
