How to Take the Edge Off: Everyday Strategies to Manage Stress Without Losing Your Mind
Simone McFarlane It creeps up slowly. A twinge behind the eyes, a clenched jaw, the sensation that your to-do list is mocking you. Stress doesn’t need an invitation, and it certainly doesn’t knock. But here’s the kicker—most of us let it stay too long without asking it to leave. The good news? There are tricks, […]
The Shift Starts With You: A Personal Guide to Living Better
Written by Patricia Sarmiento Change doesn’t happen in sweeping declarations—it comes in quiet, steady decisions made every day. Self-improvement isn’t about transforming your life overnight; it’s about adjusting your compass just a few degrees and committing to a new direction. Whether you’re stuck in a rut, feeling overwhelmed by modern life, or just looking to […]
3 Hidden Habits That Could Supercharge Your Brain Health, According to a Neurologist
A growing body of research underscores the importance of lifestyle in preventing cognitive decline. Renowned neurologist Dale Bredesen, M.D., author of The End of Alzheimer’s, shares surprising factors that can significantly impact brain health, as discussed in a recent mindbodygreen podcast. First, Bredesen emphasizes the critical role of the oral microbiome. While the gut microbiome […]
Might Mindfulness Be for YOU, Too?
Mindfulness–being in the moment and aware of your feelings and thoughts without judging–has been shown to lessen pain in veterans. Could it help you as well? A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reported the efficacy of telehealth-delivered mindfulness-based interventions (MBI). Over 690 Veterans with chronic pain and psychiatric comorbidity completed a mindfulness-based intervention that produced a […]