8 Natural Ways to Achieve Stress Relief
Stress: We all deal with it, yet we know how much better off we'd be — both physically and mentally — if we could only get it under control and find stress relievers that really ...
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How to Write a Gratitude Letter
Writing a gratitude letter may not seem like a huge deal, but thanks to brain imaging studies, we now know it's a powerful exercise that produces a cascade of positive, long-lasting emotions — for both ...
Benefits of Gratitude for the Body & Mind (Plus How to Practice It)
What's one simple way to be happier? Find more things in your life to be grateful for and practice gratitude.
Gratitude is linked to not only reduced risk for depression and anxiety, but also a boost ...
Benefits of Grandparents (+ How to Stay Connected from Afar)
There's plenty of research suggesting that spending time with their grandchildren is beneficial to grandparents' health. What about the benefits of grandparents to their grandchildren?
Many of us have heart-warming memories involving our grandparents. Whether it's ...
Top 4 Health Benefits of Marriage
Bickering about finances, debating child-rearing methods and arguing about whose turn it is to take out the garbage — sometimes the daily grind of married life can leave you feeling a little less than enthusiastic ...
How to Form Healthier Habits & Commit to Exercise
If you’re like a lot of folks, just the idea of making a life-long commitment to exercise and healthier habits can seem overwhelming. Maybe you just have a few pounds to lose, or a spare ...
Dark Chocolate for Stress Starts in the Brain, New Study Shows
We often talk about the many health benefits of dark chocolate, perhaps because it's so darn tasty. Its impressive antioxidant profile and impact on cardiovascular health are added, guilt-reducing bonuses.
Well, good news: A new preclinical ...
Macular Carotenoids Support Vision, Brain Health & Longevity
Carotenoids are types of antioxidants that are known to contribute to eye and brain health, as well as maintenance of normal vision. They do this by fighting effects of free radical damage, also called oxidative stress.
These ...
Researchers Try to Nail Down Ideal Amount of Sleep
One of the most underrated aspects of health is sleep despite the fact that research shows over and over again how vital getting the proper amount of sleep is to reach optimal health. Conversely, sleep ...
The Surprising Benefits of Boredom
A boring life may not be something many of us strive for, but the truth is, occasional boredom may actually have a number of health benefits.
That's right — allowing yourself to be bored more often ...
