Explore this mindfulness practice to witness and let go of bad habits, instead of becoming trapped by them ↓ ↓ When it comes to the universally-not-so-fun experience of craving, it goes something like this: my old job gave me an iPhone to keep me in the loop,...
Read MoreTake care to feed and stimulate your brain and you will expand your mind. The two are inextricably connected. We need to see the human brain and mind with wonder, awe, and inspiration. The brain is the equivalent of a human supercomputer. It is more complicated than any...
Read MoreHow to identify the symptoms and navigate your way through burnout. There’s a difference between a period of bad days, which we’ve all encountered, and serious burnout. Burnout is something that creeps up on you. Imagine a leak in your bathroom pipe that has been dripping...
Read More↓ IF YOU HAVEN’T TRIED one of these recipes yet, it’s time to get down with your blender and one of the mind-blowing superfood ice creams we’ve been sharing from our friends at Addicitve Wellness. Each functional recipe is loaded with high-performance tonic herbs that left us energized and amazed after our kitchen...
Read MoreDo you spring out of bed, ready to start your day, or hit snooze over and over again? That Morning Person is HuffPost’s attempt to make sense of mornings by peering into the routines of others. Kevin Hart is learning what it takes for him to get in...
Read More5 creative ways to move more. ↓ You’ve heard that sitting is the new smoking: bad for our hearts, lungs, and a leading cause of obesity. A new study from UCLA suggests that too much sitting is also bad for our brains and that sedentary behavior is...
Read MoreThe five lifestyle pillars to prevent brain decline. ↓ Alzheimer’s disease is frightening and widespread in the United States and globally. The numbers do not speak to the terrible way it affects families, systematically eroding the lives of those it touches. New research shows that there is...
Read More↓ One of the determinants of success and leadership is mental strength. To be a peak performer and attain excellence in any field, you need desire, effort, and discipline. This goes beyond acting tough; you have to be willing to work hard and persist even in the...
Read MoreHere 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 MoreOur brains are pleasure-seeking editors. ↓ [embed]https://youtu.be/MSE6ZIaEFHM?t=19s[/embed] ↓ Why is it so difficult to properly enjoy what’s right in front of us? And why are so many events easier to enjoy or savor after they’ve happened? In this animation from The London School of Life, philosopher Alain de Botton talks about why we...
Read More↓ New research sheds light on the physiology of gratitude, bringing us closer to being able to understand and harness the health benefits of this powerful emotion. Imagine you are on the run from a Nazi manhunt and are taken under the protection of a stranger. This...
Read More↓ 4 Healthy Hobbies To Try During Addiction Recovery Overcoming addiction may not be easy, but there are things you can do to make the process smoother. ↓ Positive habits create mental boost Learning to distract yourself is an important tool in dealing with mental health problems. Recovery from addiction...
Read More↓ Foods linked to better brainpower Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of...
Read More↓ 5 Ways to Rewire Your Thoughts on the Aging Process Why resent aging when you can celebrate the triumph of still being here? ↓ We all know the expression “to grow old gracefully.” I have been thinking a lot about why we would need “grace” to accept something...
Read MoreSuffer from Brain Overload? Open Your M1ND ↓ Stress and information overload go hand in hand in today’s busy world. And at some point, we all experience memory glitches lost train of thought and inability to find the right words. Essentially, forgetfulness can happen to the best...
Read More↓ 15 Health Benefits of Almonds According to Science – and 8 Delicious Almond Recipes ↓ Almonds have an amazing profile of antioxidant and nutritional benefits, making them a great candidate for fighting disease. They can improve brain function, hinder the onset of cancer, and much, much more....
Read MoreWhy We’re So Emotional When We’re Tired ↓ A new study has identified exactly why we get so emotional when we have been burning the candle at both ends. If you’ve been staying up late, trying to keep up with the holidays, you’re probably feeling pretty cranky and...
Read More[embed]https://youtu.be/70KE4sQwDyY?t=70[/embed] Tony Robbins: Life Is a Dance Between Your Fears and Desires * In this episode of Behind the Brand, Bryan Elliott talks to Tony Robbins about how fear can create unnecessary stress in the mind—and how to get out of your head when it happens. What a lot...
Read MoreTrain Your Mind to Ease Your Pain Pain is a fact of life, but it doesn't have to rule you. Reshape your relationship with pain with these 11 strategies. Pain. Even hearing (or reading) the word can elicit a wince from just about anyone who has ever...
Read More* Brainwaves: The New Vitals * Brainwaves may soon join blood pressure and heart rate as vital stats. * A visit to the doctor routinely involves a check of a patient’s vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse. It’s important to know what normal is, so that when something...
Read More* Rewire Your Brain: 6 Things You Can Do To Stay In The Present * For almost three decades I was one of the least present people on the planet. A life-altering trauma turned the world both inside and outside my head into such a painful experience that...
Read MoreThe Best Foods For Your Brain What to eat for a sharper, healthier mind * You are what you eat Can your diet make you smarter? You bet. Research shows that what you eat is one of the most powerful influences on everyday brain skills, says Cynthia Green, PhD,...
Read More* What Successful People Know About the Mind That You Don’t * Successful people are in control of their lives. They possess the willpower, self-discipline, and emotional intelligence to design a life they’re proud of—and it’s because they take the time to learn how their mind operates and...
Read MoreHow to Help Your Brain Communicate Better * The fact that exercise supports mental health, as well as physical health, are well known and the reasons for that correlation is an area ripe for research. A new study shows how vigorous exercise increases communication in vital areas...
Read More* How Happy Brains Respond to Negative Things * New research provides a whole new understanding of the brain's amygdala—and suggests that happy people take the bad with the good. You drop a glass while making breakfast. You get stuck in traffic on your way to work. Your boss...
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