Stress
Investigating the links between stress, emotional management, and cognitive performance. Research evaluates evidence-based interventions to stabilize the nervous system and manage anxiety.
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videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
Walking is the simplest way to lose fat and keep it off
Walking works for fat loss because most people can do it every day without pain or fear. It builds a…
videoUnderstanding women’s menstrual cycles: how hormones impact mood and behavior
A menstrual cycle typically lasts 28-32 days, this varies among women.Day 1 is the first day of bleeding, lasting 3-7…
Physical activity reduces the risk of developing depression
A meta-analysis of 49 studies involving over 266,000 participants found that higher levels of physical activity significantly reduce the risk…
The ideal free time would be 2 to 5 hours/day
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point.…
Level 2
EMDR therapy helps some people with PTSD
EMDR therapy for PTSD explained in plain language: how sessions work, what studies show, WHO/NICE guidance, limits, and risks to help you choose.
Level 3
Men’s well-being requires more than popular self-care trends
While self-care trends like ice baths and podcasts are gaining popularity among men, they are insufficient to address deeper emotional…
What to say when someone tries to make you doubt your own perception
When confronted with gaslighting, it’s crucial to maintain your reality by calmly asserting your perspective, asking clarifying questions, and setting…
videoWim Hof breathing technique to calm stress
Wim Hof breathing uses controlled hyperventilation to calm stress Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, widely known as “The Iceman”, is…
Venting anger does not work, but calming activities effectively reduce rage
Venting anger by screaming or hitting adds fuel to the fire. A new study shows that calming activities like deep breathing are the real key to reduce anger.
Hypnagogic imagery: flashing-light devices guide the brain into dream-like states without drugs
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual…
Ashwagandha may ease stress and improve sleep, but it is not risk free
Ashwagandha is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is often called an adaptogen, meaning a substance that may help…