The participants who listened to their preferred music saw more improvement in their symptoms of depression.... Read More
psychology
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
Muscle Mass and Sharper Thinking
The link between muscle mass and cognitive function lies in the intricate interplay between muscle and brain, mediated by myokines. A myokine is a peptide or protein secreted or released from skeletal muscle cells.... 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
Isolation Nation
IN THE TAPESTRY OF AMERICAN LIVES, an unsettling thread of solitude weaves through the narrative, as revealed by January’s enlightening Healthy Minds Monthly Poll from the American Psychiatric Association. Today,... Read More