It isn't surprising why many have turned to meditation. It offers a host of benefits to a person's physiological, emotional, and even spiritual well-being. And with this modern world going abuzz, it comes as no surprise why more and more people are turning to meditation for its … [Read more...] about Five Mental Benefits of Meditation
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The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function
Wonder why some find it so difficult to escape the multi-generational cycle of poverty? Some experts attribute this phenomenon to a child’s financial situation when growing up. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of … [Read more...] about The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function
Goals That are Too General is Linked to Depression
Goals are often thought of as healthy to have. But it seems like that statement needs to be qualified; a recent study released found that goals that are too general is linked to clinical depression. The study was conducted by the University of Liverpool and headed by Dr. Jane … [Read more...] about Goals That are Too General is Linked to Depression
Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
The role of dancing in cognitive improvement has fascinated the scientific community for a number of years. To satisfy their curiosity, many academicians and researchers have carried out studies discerning dancing’s effect on a person’s knowledge. One of the recent studies that … [Read more...] about Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
The Importance of Knowing Yourself
It has been said that people who are depressed are secret realists. They see the horrors of the world almost too clearly, as life has a tendency to be traumatic and unfair perhaps more often than we care to admit. How can we expect to live in a world of sorrow and injustice and … [Read more...] about The Importance of Knowing Yourself