Wim Hof breathing uses controlled hyperventilation to calm stress Dutch extreme athlete Wim Hof, widely known as “The Iceman”, is famous for thriving in freezing conditions. He once swam 57.5 metres under ice on a single breath, spent 44 minutes…
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.
The idea is simple: when a rhythmic burst of white light reaches your closed eyes, the neurons in your visual cortex begin to fire in step with that rhythm. This “brain-wave entrainment” can nudge waking beta activity toward the slower…
A clinical psychologist who studies supplements, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, says his own routine centers on three products chosen for mental well being and day to day performance. Insider also notes that he helps run a contract research company that conducts…
Ashwagandha is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is often called an adaptogen, meaning a substance that may help the body cope with stress. A medical news report highlights growing interest in ashwagandha for stress, anxiety, and sleep. Early…
A study on the effects of 24 hours of sleep deprivation in young healthy adults revealed significant disruptions in emotional, cognitive, and physiological responses. Participants exhibited heightened negative emotions such as anxiety and depression, decreased cortisol levels, and increased inflammatory…
When two people disagree, sitting face to face and arguing often keeps minds stuck. Research shows that standing up and walking side by side makes it easier to calm down, think with more flexibility, and find a fair next step…
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point. A study published by the American Psychological Association found that having too much free time can negatively impact well-being. While…
New research confirms sleep deprivation triggers anger by disrupting the brain's ability to regulate emotions via the amygdala and prefrontal cortex.