In this deeply researched, clinically grounded essay, I explore a groundbreaking new study that used MRI imaging to examine the brains of healthcare workers working more than 52 hours a week. The results? Structural changes in 17 key brain regions, including those responsible for memory, emotional regulation, decision-making, and attention.... Read More
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The Lens I Left Behind (And What I Found)
Awe quiets negative self-talk. The experience appears to deactivate our default mode network, linked to self-perception.... Read More
LSD for Anxiety
A GROUNDBREAKING STUDY REVEALS A SINGLE LSD DOSE offers instant and sustained relief. Today, I explore LSD for generalized anxiety disorder. After yielding promising results in a clinical trial, an... Read More
Fighting Anxiety
MODERATE-TO-INTENSE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for 10 minutes a day, five times a week, seems to lower the chance of older adults experiencing constant worry and anxiety. Today, we focus on fighting... Read More
Sonic Bliss: Sound Baths
Asound bath is a therapeutic experience that involves immersing oneself in soothing sounds and vibrations produced by various instruments. This essay explores sonic bliss: the secret stress-reduction weapon you never... Read More
Stress Busters 101
STRESS OFTEN BECOMES AN UNWELCOME COMPANION in the hustle and bustle of my daily life. Today, I present Stress Busters 101: Hacking Your Way to Zen. I sometimes feel overwhelmed,... Read More