How to Improve Safety and Reduce Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES via Dr. Axe – No March Madness. Moreover, no sports games, anywhere, for the unforeseen future. For many, no schooling. No Broadway. Limited travel. The…
Red Card! Depression Linked to Low Sports Activity
University of South Australia via Newswise – From a friendly game of soccer to sweating it solo in the gym, most of us know that exercise is good for our…
Anxiety Natural Remedies: 15 Ways to Relax & Find Calm
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – Anxiety can be a disabling condition that’s accompanied by long-term stress and a decline in overall health. It contributes to many chronic diseases, even…
Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?
Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D. via News-Medical Net – CBD, or cannabidiol, is an active compound extracted from the cannabis plant. It is only one of many chemicals extracted from…
Kindness Slows Aging and Should Be Part of Everyone’s Wellness Plan
Christine Ruggeri, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Several studies show that exercising kindness boosts happiness levels, but new evidence shows it also promotes healthier aging, too. Adding a little kindness…
An Unconventional Yet Highly Effective Method to Overcoming Addiction, Shame, and Guilt
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Addiction is something many of us have experienced, whether we ourselves have battled with addiction, guilt and shame, or we know a loved one, friend or…
America’s Most Widely Consumed Oil Causes Genetic Changes in the Brain
University of California – Riverside via Science Daily – New research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer’s…
Oxytocin (The Love Hormone): Benefits + How to Increase Levels
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Oxytocin — nicknamed by some experts “the tend and befriend hormone” — is one of the most important hormones that humans (and many…
8 Tips to Help You Become Comfortable with Uncertainty & Use It to Your Advantage
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Uncertainty is one of the only things we can be certain of in life, so we need to learn to become comfortable with the discomfort of…
With These Neurons, Extinguishing Fear Is Its Own Reward
Picower Institute at MIT via EurekAlert – The same neurons responsible for encoding reward also form new memories to suppress fearful ones, according to new research by scientists at the…
Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to Know When & How to Say NO
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We all know that community is important for mental health, but what happens when people demand too much from us? How do we know when and…
The Rise of Anxiety Symptoms and Types
Jillian Levy, CHHC via Dr. Axe – It’s not just your imagination, rates of anxiety really are increasing, especially among young people. Anxiety disorders are now the most common mental…
How Diet Affects Mental Health — What’s the Evidence?
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology via EurekAlert – A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many diets is comparatively…
Why Do We Feel Guilty About Taking Breaks + How To Take The Most Effective Brain Breaks
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We need to recognize that although the mind is infinite, the brain is finite, and it needs rest to function well. We can only give our…
How Artificial Light Can Increase Anxiety & How to Protect Yourself
Dr. Caroline Leaf – By now, I am sure you have heard about the dangers of artificial blue light. Almost every day there is a new article talking about how…
