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…