Often, your own mind is the worst enemy you will face on a daily basis. Far too many of us let our minds doubt, criticize, bully, and limit us relentlessly. And if that’s not bad enough, over time, that fearful,…
Just what is this thing we call happiness? Try to define it. You’ll end up describing feelings, things, or even circumstances which will undoubtedly vary from person to person because happiness is a completely subjective perception and experience. It’s a…
The relatively new science of epigenetics is proving that who you are is the culmination of the experiences in your life – and even those of your ancestors – which cause changes in how your genes operate. Modifications occur and…
Neuroplasticity has become a buzzword in psychology and scientific circles, as well as outside of them, promising that you can “rewire” your brain to improve everything from health and mental well-being to quality of life. There’s a lot of conflicting,…
You know that your brain controls your body, but did you also know that your body controls your brain? It’s a feedback loop that works both ways. The activity in your brain changes every second based on what your body…
Anxiety is the most common mental disorder in the U.S. An estimated 4.05% of the world’s population has an anxiety disorder, which translates to 301 million people around the globe. According to research published May of 2023, the number of…
It’s often thought that if someone is depressed, they will feel sad or low most of the time. But what many don’t realise is that these aren’t the only symptoms of depression. Another common symptom of depression that is sometimes…
The research on the effects of mindfulness has grown exponentially in recent decades. The initial studies generally explored how well mindfulness worked as a practice or therapy. With the scientific findings overwhelmingly confirming that mindfulness does have measurable mental and…
In recent years, spices have gained popularity in cooking for their ability to kick up the flavor of any dish. The use of spices has increased by 50 percent over the past decade. Most spices are imported into the United…
Let’s start with a fun fact: Did you know your eyes are two pieces of your brain, pushed out of the skull during development? So they’re not just connected to the brain. They ARE part of your brain. Okay, another…
Depression looks different in every person and has a unique blend of causes, symptoms, and manifestations in that person’s brain and life. (See: My Depression Is Not Your Depression) For some people, breaking a sweat, making dietary changes, practicing meditation…
Digital technologies greatly influence our brains, mental health, and lives these days. No doubt about that. And they aren’t inherently good or bad. How we use them determines the impact they have on us. If we use digital technology with…
Depression has become a global epidemic. As of 2018, “Our World in Data” reported 3.4 percent of the global population, or 264 million people were diagnosed with depression. And that was before the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25…
Your brain is amazing and impacts everything you do — every thought, word, action, behavior, and feeling – literally every single thing. However, most of us know less about the complex command center in our heads, with abilities surpassing even…
All of us are born with a nervous system that isn’t just capable of change but is designed to change. It is because of the incredible power of your brain known as neuroplasticity that: Your brain is not fixed or…