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,…
Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets – particularly those that are high in fat and sugar – may cause detrimental changes to the brain and lead to cognitive impairment. Many factors that contribute to cognitive decline are out of a person’s…
By now, you probably have a pretty good idea of what mindfulness is and know that it is useful for calming your mind and easing stress, anxiety, and depression. But did you also know that certain mindfulness practices can energize…
When you think of cholesterol, you probably think of heart disease. But without this fat-like substance, you wouldn’t be able to think at all and your brain would not function normally. Your Brain Needs Cholesterol to Function The brain has…
We all have the same 24 hours in one day and 8760 hours in one year — if we’re lucky. None of us are guaranteed any of it. All any of us are ever guaranteed is this very moment —…
For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does…
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,…
(The following is adapted from The Theory & Practice of Well-Being by Lee LaMee.) I think all human beings have one fundamental goal in common. We all want to find some level of happiness, contentment, and peace. Is that too…
Over the years, we’ve all heard of the many benefits of exercise, which include toning up, losing weight, building muscle, heart health, having more stamina, etc. These alone are more than enough good reasons for anyone to start moving their…
If you Google “power of thoughts,” you get a lot of results including words like “consciousness,” “swami,” “manifest,” and “unleash.” To me, these words suggest a basis not rooted securely in science and more rooted in marketing hype. I like…
I know you’ve seen the fitness trackers everybody is wearing. You may even use one. One of the benefits of the increasingly popular devices — besides helping people realize how much they move (or don’t move), is that they allow…
There is a clear link between your dietary choices and your health. What you put in your mouth can have significant implications for your brain and mental health specifically. Research analyses looking at multiple studies support that there is a definite…