With all the uncertainty we are facing today causing individuals to develop anxious feelings, now is the perfect time to start a regular mindfulness meditation practice. Michigan Technological University shows that… read more →
Like so many people I talk to, I often feel the need of a dose of good news to counteract all the negative, dark and often violent barrage of media… read more →
by Carl Greer Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer… read more →
Last month, as we approached the holiday season, I decided I needed a boost of good cheer. I set about looking for a source of good news—positive happenings—information that would… read more →
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by Ronica O’Hara This Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and… read more →
Older people with dementia, often viewed as being passive and immobile, responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after… read more →
Ancient System Restores Balance by April Thompson “In Ayurveda, food is medicine,” says Susan Weis-Bohlen, the Reisterstown, Maryland, instructor and author of Ayurveda Beginner’s Guide: Essential Ayurvedic Principles and Practices… read more →
A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive by Melinda Hemmelgarn It’s not easy raising children in today’s media-saturated landscape. From TV and video games to internet and mobile devices, our… read more →
by Julie Peterson As a neurologist, Dr. Aysha Akhtar wanted to acknowledge that medicine has largely overlooked our relationships with animals and their impact on our health. As a survivor… read more →