“Depression is a response to past loss, and anxiety is a response to future loss.”... Read More
mental health
Music Therapy and the Brain
The participants who listened to their preferred music saw more improvement in their symptoms of depression.... Read More
New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile
Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new brain cells, and helps reduce inflammation, all of which are crucial for brain health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about one-fifth. This number comes from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies on exercise and dementia. ... Read More
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
When Life Gets Blurry, I Focus on My Camera
Have a beginner’s mindset. Approach each photography session with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to let go of preconceptions. Consider mindful observations of your surroundings before you begin to shoot photographs.... Read More
A Real Fountain of Youth
Women who were in the top third for feeling grateful had a 9% lower risk of death compared to the women in the bottom third. ... Read More