Unwiring Perfectionism + How Flexible Thinking Can Help Reduce Anxiety & Stress (With Poppy Jamie)
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #287) and blog, I speak with Poppy Jamie, founder of Happy Not Perfect, a popular podcast and meditation app for anxiety. We discuss…
During COVID-19 Pandemic, Increased Screen Time Correlates with Mental Distress
American Society for Microbiology via EurekAlert – Washington, D.C. – June 20, 2021 – Increased screen time among young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic correlated with a rise in pandemic-related distress,…
Surprising Reasons You May Be Anxious + How to Use the Neurocycle to Manage & Reduce Anxiety
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #286) and blog, I am going to talk about anxiety. I get asked so many questions about anxiety, what it is, and how…
A Natural Supplement to Lower Cholesterol May Ease Anxiety
Abigail Klein Leichman via Israel21c – A natural food supplement ordinarily used to lower cholesterol was found to reduce anxiety in mice, according to a new Weizmann Institute of Science study.…
The Surprising Link Between These Foods and Depression, Anxiety and Other Mental Health Issues
Lorie Johnson via CBN News – Macaroni and cheese, hot fudge sundaes and other comfort foods have become our go-to fixes during the pandemic to help brighten our days and soothe…
Worrying About Your Heart Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorders
University of Houston via Newswise – For coffee drinkers, a common scenario might involve drinking an extra cup only to end up with a racing heart and a subtle reminder to…
The Neuroscience of Dreams & Nightmares + How to Have Better Dreams
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #278) and blog, I talk about dreaming and mental health. This topic was inspired by an email I recently received: “Since dreams…
Online Learning Doesn’t Improve Student Sleep Habits, Research Suggests
Simon Fraser University via EurekAlert – New research from Simon Fraser University suggests that students learning remotely become night owls but do not sleep more despite the time saved commuting, working…
Lower Your Stress, Depression, and Even Inflammation by Eating THIS Delicious Treat
Sara Middleton via NaturalHealth365 – Dark chocolate is one of those foods that tends to go through a revolving door in the media. In one news cycle, we’re told dark chocolate…
NEW Study Reveals Shocking Connection Between Fast Food and Mental Distress
Damon Hines via NaturalHealth365 – Today’s food contains non-food ingredients that your grandmother and great-grandmother wouldn’t have recognized as food. In fact, according to journalist and food writer Mark Bittman in…
How to Become a Responder Not a Reactor + How Arguments Affect Your DNA
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Think of the last time you had an argument and how it made you feel, both physically and mentally. Pretty bad, right? Well, it is not all…
How to Break the Cycles of Worry & Fear to Heal Your Mind with Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #273) and blog, I talk to psychiatrist, professor and author Dr. Judson Brewer about on how anxiety drives our lives, what we can…
Scientists Believe Constipation Can Be An Early Sign of Parkinson’s Disease
Brian Blum via Israel21c – If you suffer from constipation, it might be a sign of early Parkinson’s disease. Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Goethe University in Frankfurt,…
Decreases in Exercise Closely Linked with Higher Rates of Depression during the Pandemic
University of California San Diego via Newswise – Exercise has long-been recommended as a cognitive-behavioral therapy for patients of depression, yet new evidence from the University of California of San Diego…
Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Chapter One: What Happens When We Don’t Use Our Minds Correctly
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Sometimes it feels like we live in a world characterized by fear. People are fearful about their health, the economy, their jobs, the future, corruption, crime,…
