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A Good Night’s Sleep Really Does Make Us Happier – By Dampening Negative Emotions
A good night sleep really can make us happier—because the brain triages emotions, solidifying the storage of positive emotions while dampening the negative ones—according...
Meditation Could Protect Older People Against Alzheimer’s, According to New Research
Meditation could protect older people against Alzheimer's, according to new research.
The practice of ancient religions and modern mindfulness heightens awareness and emotional health—faculties that...
Lonely 67-Year-Old Sets Up Woodworking ‘Shed’ to Combat Loneliness in Men, Following Global Trend
Across the English speaking world, men are learning that the easiest way to cure a bout of social isolation is not by talking face...
Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why
Written by Tim Vernimmen, this article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, a nonprofit publication dedicated to making scientific knowledge accessible to all.
Bodies lose their...
First Effective Treatment for Back Pain Changes How Brain and Back Communicate
The first effective treatment for back pain which changes how the brain and back communicate has been developed by scientists.
The 12-week course which focuses...
Researchers Highlight the Silver Linings of the Pandemic Identified During Large Survey
Human beings, despite our predilection for drama, are exceptionally resilient creatures, and able to find the silver lining in almost everything.
A recent study queried...
Self-Compassion Is Actually Good for Your Heart Health
Despite what skeptics say, being kind to oneself is not a New Age fad—and there is research to back it up.
Middle-aged women who practiced...
The Experience of Being ‘In the Flow’: How People Achieve The State of Brain Flow
You are playing such an intense video game and are focused so intently on getting to the next level that you don’t know what...
How the Mind Can Be ‘Trained Like a Muscle’ to Focus – Try Using These Simple Exercises
When people say "I get distracted easily," what they're really saying is, "I receive less of the absolute miracle that is "focus" than other...
Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress, Hair Analysis Shows
Meditation training does reduce long-term stress; that's what scientists in Germany have discovered by analyzing hair.
The amount of cortisol in hair provides information about...
Need More Self Compassion? Researcher Suggests These 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Our ‘Negativity Bias’
When you look at yourself in the bathroom mirror, do you focus in on your favorite feature and give yourself a compliment? Do you...
How Meditation Can Help You Make Fewer Mistakes
If you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, a new study from Michigan State University—the largest of its kind to-date—found that...
This Week’s Inspiring Horoscopes From Rob Brezsny’s ‘Free Will Astrology’
Our partner Rob Brezsny provides his weekly wisdom to enlighten our thinking and motivate our mood. Rob’s Free Will Astrology, is a syndicated weekly...
Gardening Just Twice a Week Improves Wellbeing and Prunes Your Stress, Says New Study
A new study reveals a significant association between gardening more frequently and improvements in wellbeing, perceived stress and physical activity.
The study from Britain's Royal...
Hope for Migraine Sufferers: Clinical Trial Shows Benefits of Yoga and Meditation
In a recent clinical trial, researchers showed that mindfulness-based stress reduction could provide real benefits to people with migraine.
Migraine is a neurological disease that...
You Should Not Be Eating Late at Night: Here’s Why and How You Can Avoid it
All manner of subtle detriments can befall those who eat late at night, or even merely after the sun goes down.
These can include heightened...
Just Go Walk: Studies Show Normal Walking Can Add Years to Your Life and Reduce Disease Symptoms
Walking can literally add years to your life, and incorporating walks after meals can improve all manner of chronic metabolic disorders.
Hardly news, the body...
While it May Seem Too Simple, Science Shows Light Lamp Therapy for Treating SAD During Winter Can Work
Aside from exercising and staying outside, light lamp therapy can be used to treat seasonal affective disorder in people who must remain indoors for...
Dispel Lockdown Woes and Hectic Holidays With Simple, Science-Backed Tips For Boosting Mood
Wintertime weather, holidays, and a pandemic lockdown can make routines difficult, but practicing mindfulness can offer a solution, and be done in very simple...
We’ve Made Massive Progress Educating Girls Around the World in the Last 25 Years, Says Report
Over the last 25 years, the proportion of girls being educated around the world has risen to 89%—a 16% increase since 1995.
A UNESCO report...