How the COVID Pandemic Changed Our Brains + How to Mentally Prepare for a Re-Opened Society & Going Back to “Normal”
Dr. Caroline Leaf – In this podcast (episode #296) and blog, I talk about the impact of COVID on the brain, how we can manage COVID-related mental health struggles, and more!…
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…
Do You Suffer from Chronic Pain? Try THESE Drug-Free, Non-Invasive Natural Interventions to Get Relief
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Over 20 percent of American adults suffer from chronic pain – defined as pain lasting longer than three months, or pain that persists beyond the normal…
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.…
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…
Moderate Alcohol Intake May Be Heart Protective by Reducing Stress-Related Brain Signals
American College of Cardiology via News-Medical – Moderate alcohol intake–defined as no more than one alcoholic drink for women and two for men per day–has been associated with a lower risk…
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…
Feeling Younger Buffers Older Adults from Stress, Protects Against Health Decline
American Psychological Association via EurekAlert – WASHINGTON — People who feel younger have a greater sense of well-being, better cognitive functioning, less inflammation, lower risk of hospitalization and even live longer…
Bovine Collagen Benefits for Skin, Sleep & Muscle Repair
Annie Price, CHHC via Dr. Axe – Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies, and that’s because it’s vital to many aspects of our health. Unfortunately, there are many things…
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…
Cocoa Can Protect Against Stress-Induced Cardiac Events
Lori Alton via NaturalHealth365 – Stress might be a normal, unavoidable part of life – but that fact doesn’t lessen the harm it causes to our bodies. Mental stress can send…
Job and Social Strain Associated with Higher Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in Women
Drexel University via News-Medical – Psychosocial stress – typically resulting from difficulty coping with challenging environments – may work synergistically to put women at significantly higher risk of developing coronary heart disease,…
