♠ Drinking rosemary water boosted cognitive performance in one study. ↓ On their hit 1966 album, Simon & Garfunkel ask if we were off to Scarborough Fair and if so, could we pick up a little parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme? They were really onto something, not only...
Read More↓ Here are six tasty ways to boost your intake of lutein. ↓ If you’ve been meaning to eat more greens, a new study out from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign may give you the extra nudge you need. It found that middle-aged people with higher levels...
Read More↓ Ujjayi Pranayam means Breath of the Warrior. When we do this breath, it can make us feel like that—calm, focused, fierce warriors on our mats. It’s often taught as a whispering sound at the back of the throat, so it can also sound like Darth...
Read More↓ How can you support yourself to let go? As the seasons shift from light, bright summer to the darker, more serious and more reflective fall season, I’m thinking about harvest time. It’s a good time to prioritize and protect what’s working in our lives and make...
Read MoreFostering and maintaining close friendships can help keep your brain healthier as you age. ↓ Plenty of exercise. Healthy food. Positive attitude. Plain old good luck. There’s lots of advice out there about how to keep body and brain in optimal shape as the...
Read MoreResearch suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, more humble, and more connected to the people around you. ↓ Starting 15 years ago, scientists have been studying the complex and mysterious emotion called awe—one you might have felt if you’ve stood in front of...
Read MoreIf we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame. Recently, I went to high school Back-to-School night with my first husband, Mike, and we ran into a colleague of his I’d never met before. “This is Christine,” Mike said...
Read MoreBy balancing our physiology and nervous systems, body-based practices can help us through hard times. Stuff happens. Another car suddenly swerves into your lane on the freeway. You misplace your keys and wallet two minutes before you need to catch your bus to work. You...
Read MoreMindful eating is about more than simply enjoying your meal. Here's how to recognize your inner critic and make nonjudgmental food choices. ↓ Most people assume that the goal of mindful eating is to enjoy each bite of food. This assumption can lead you far away...
Read MoreWhen we deny what's difficult by putting our heads in the sand, we create more suffering. Here's a 10-minute meditation to reverse the tendency to start digging. Can you feel the heat? ↓ Life feels a little more intense these days: at home, work, out in the world....
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