This week’s research dive found lasting effects from a spiritual encounter, reasons to try curcumin, and why having a happy spouse can help you live longer. Encountering the Divine Many of us have felt it—a deeply spiritual experience that moves us to our very core. Sometimes it...
Read MoreWhen life goes sideways on you, it's helpful to remember that one of the most powerful tools we have to affect many layers of our health is already happening within us. When my kids were little and a moment would get overly chaotic, one of my...
Read MoreA new study compares different mindfulness practices with the aim of discovering which one is most helpful for dealing with stress. Mindfulness meditation has long been touted as a way to reduce stress and pain. More recently, it also has gained traction as a tool to improve our...
Read MoreHow can CBD help you with anxiety and is it safe? Anxiety disorders, a group of mental-health issues, affects about 18 percent of the adult American population, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. The organization reports that these disorders, which can include general...
Read MoreTake the health of your brain into your own hands. With such a large portion of our population reaching their golden years, there’s been a lot of research on how to keep the brain healthy. “Brain games” showed early promise, but recent research shows that cognitive...
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 years...
Read MoreHabits are key to achieving your goals—but only if you don’t get tired of them, research suggests. Along the Pacific Crest Trail, hikers who set out to complete the entire 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada are especially vulnerable to quitting at two points:...
Read More4 ways to boost your energy levels. It was 4:30 p.m., and darkness was already falling over the corn fields, casting long shadows. I’d just awoken from a so-called power nap, yet felt like I could have gone back to sleep and hibernated for two months....
Read MoreCan CBD oil help you get some much-needed sleep? If you toss at night, glowering at the clock in frustration, you’re not alone. About 60 percent of Americans have insomnia a few nights per week, if not more often. This can be caused by stress, illness,...
Read MoreThe odds of developing various health problems can rise with age. That doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Safe physical activity helps guard against a range of ailments. Of course, you want to be sure that’s not just wishful thinking. Direct access...
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