How Does Reishi Rescue Your Immune System & Emotional Wellbeing?
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – A new review in Food Science and Human Wellness shines a spotlight on one of the most revered medicinal mushrooms – the reishi mushroom. A…
The Effect of Sedentism on Mental Wellbeing
Hidaya Aliouche, B.Sc. via News-Medical – Sedentary behavior, defined as activities that require minimal to no body movement, which consequently result in low energy expenditure, has emerged recently as a potential…
Art Therapy and Teaching Through Art Can Contribute to Wellbeing of Students
Estonian Research Council via News-Medical – The doctoral dissertation focuses on school factors that affect the subjective wellbeing of school-aged children and how art can contribute to the wellbeing of students. The…
Fika: The Swedish Ritual of Coffee, Connection and Calm
Joe Boland via Dr. Axe – In the bustling world we live in, finding moments of solace and connection is increasingly precious. Enter “fika,” the Swedish tradition that’s not just about…
Infant-Directed Singing Shown to Boost Emotional Health
Society for Research in Child Development via News-Medical – Many parents know that infants love to be sung to; however, there is limited prior research to show the long-term effects on…
When Your Loved One has Aphasia
Meredith Nye, CCC-SLP, MS, via Duke Health – Speech pathologists can help relatives and friends work with a loved one who has aphasia and find ways to communicate effectively. Aphasia…
WARNING: Your Protein Powder Might be Loaded with Toxic Heavy Metals
Stephanie Woods via NaturalHealth365 – Protein supplements are a big business in the United States. In 2023, the market exceeded $9.69 billion. As more people strive to improve their health,…
Americans Borrowed $74 Billion Last Year to Cover Healthcare Costs
West Health Institute via EurekAlert! – West Health-Gallup survey finds millions worried about medical debt – About 6 in 10 adults who borrowed money for healthcare borrowed $500 or more. March…
Nearly 1 in 5 US College Athletes Reports Abusive Supervision by Their Coaches
BMJ Group via EurekAlert! – Athletes with disabilities and those in team sports most at risk, survey reveals. Nearly 1 in 5 college athletes reports some form of abusive supervision —defined…
Study Links Common Antidepressants to Weight Gain
News Staff via NaturalHealth365 – Depression and anxiety affect more Americans than ever before, with millions of people taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication, and various hybrid courses of therapy every day.…
Navigating Regret
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #596) and blog, I talk about how uncontrolled regret can affect us mentally and physically and how to manage our regrets and make…
Prescription for Happiness: How Understanding Your Body Can Help Improve Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #585) and blog, I talk to internist, bestselling author and speaker Dr. Robin Berzin about the relationship between GI health and the mind,…
Amino Acids & Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #589) and blog, I talk to Angelo Keely, co-founder and CEO of Kion Aminos, about the role protein plays in our mental and…
Internet Addiction Affects the Behavior and Development of Adolescents
University College London via EurekAlert! – Adolescents with an internet addiction undergo changes in the brain that could lead to additional addictive behavior and tendencies, finds a new study by UCL…
Signs You Are Too Hard on Yourself
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #588) and blog, I talk about why being hard on yourself can cause unnecessary stress, and how to manage your self-expectations. This is…