In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park… read more →
by Scarlett Lewis It’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are… read more →
by Marlaina Donato Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but not all exercise regimens yield the same results for everyone, especially when… read more →
by Ronica A. O’Hara For clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him,… read more →
streby Julie Peterson Wade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the… read more →
by Marlaina Donato Our first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help… read more →
Sixth-graders that received mindfulness training each day for eight weeks experienced lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance compared to their peers in a control group that studied… read more →
by Ronica O’Hara “When I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm… read more →
by Julie Peterson Jenny Odell, a visual artist and writer based in Oakland, California, is known for her creative use of second-hand imagery from Google Maps, YouTube, Craigslist and other… read more →
