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A recent study by American and Italian neuroscientists sheds new light on why it may be so difficult to lose weight. Research results show that complex processes in the brain’s hypothalamus instruct you to eat enough to maintain your current weight, regardless of whether it is healthy or not. Once a heavier weight is the norm, your brain resets, accepting it as the norm. Continue reading
A good night of restful sleep is key to feeling your best and maintaining an optimal energy level throughout the day. Furthermore, new studies have shown that even partial sleep deprivation can lead to decreased cardiovascular function and negative effects on breathing. Continue reading
Stress has been called “the silent killer” and can lead to heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and other serious medical conditions. The term stress is a derivative of the Latin word stringere which means to draw tight. Stress can change blood sugar levels, encourage mood swings, fatigue, high blood sugar and metabolic syndrome. Continue reading
Many of us have heard that meditation has an array of benefits, but are unsure as to specifically what they are. We have heard that it promotes mental clarity and relaxation, but so does a walk in the park. So the question remains, what are the specific benefits of this ancient practice, and is there any scientific evidence for them? The answer can be found in analyzing the effects of meditation on the human brain. Continue reading
Can practicing daily meditation actually help get rid of pesky belly fat? New research shows that it can! The Shamatha Project, a long-term study of the effects of meditation on the body and mind conducted at the University of California and endorsed by the Dalai Lama, has completed the first-ever experiment showing a direct relationship between cortisol levels and mindfulness. The results are in, and it is apparent that the lowered stress and cortisol levels experienced by those undergoing mindfulness training may indeed contribute to less unwanted pounds around the middle. Continue reading
When you go to bed at night do you take your phone or other electronic device with you? All across America, millions of people are literally sleeping with their phones and electronic devices, affairs that can wreak havoc on health. Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that when someone is in a bad mood, it can cause your positive mood to skyrocket downhill rather quickly? Recent studies done by the Association for Psychological Science are showing that our mood does in fact affect those around us, especially our children. Continue reading
Most people are aware that meditation possesses an array of health benefits to both the body and mind. New and often surprising findings are reported each day detailing more and more reasons to meditate. Recent studies have found that meditating for just thirty minutes per day increases gray matter in the parts of the brain that process learning, mental clarity, memory and emotional regulation. This ancient practice can also keep the cerebral cortex – the brain’s center of cognition and higher thought – from thinning with age. Meditation focuses the mind, and has been shown to improve multitasking. Recently, meditation has been introduced to a new group that has seen very positive results since its implementation – students. Continue reading
Are you ever thinking so hard, juggling so many mental balls, that you wonder how your internal communication system keeps from exploding? We live in a culture where stress has violated even what was once the quietest part of our lives, our sleep. We move around like supercharged ants full of anger, anxiety and tension, all in an effort to be productive. However, this behavior is incredibly counterproductive to productivity and detrimental to our health. Continue reading
Recently, the Washington Post reported on a new approach to addressing the several hundred thousand military members that suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD comes with a host of distressing mental issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, nightmares and flashbacks. Traditionally these have been treated with a combination of drugs and behavioral therapy – but for many who suffer, these methods don’t work and medications come with a long list of side effects. Continue reading
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