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The Promise of Mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation can improve attention and memory and ease depression. Here are recent findings and ways to begin trying it yourself. >

The Longterm Benefits of Positive Emotions

Teens who experience more positive feelings in adolescence have better overall health in adulthood, suggesting a useful intervention. >

Dogs Are Good for Your Brain

Dogs do different things for the brain depending on what you do with them. Some activities promote relaxation; others, concentration. >

The Power of Self-Affirmations

Positive affirmations are one of the best ways to counteract your critical self-talk and reduce stress. A subtle self-hug helps, too. >

Virtual Reality Support for Patients in Palliative Care

Soothing VR scenes of nature offer people in palliative and end-of-life care an opportunity for escape, reducing pain and relieving stress. >

Money Worries Can Turn into Health Issues

Among the stresses of aging, one worry seems to top even bereavement and divorce: Anxiety about finances raises stress hormones the most. >

Combat Veterans with TBIs Turn to Psychedelic Drug for Relief

A plant-based psychedelic, ibogaine, shows promise as a way to relieve symptoms of PTSD in veterans with traumatic brain injuries. >

A Green and Blue Boost for Senior Health

Spending time near trees or bodies of water improves seniors' mental and physical health. Doctors may want to prescribe a nature pill. >

Flextime Is Good For The Heart

Work is a big source of stress. When ailing workers were able to schedule their work to better fit their lives, it rejuvenated their hearts. >

A Second Look at Anger

Anger is not as bad for us as we may think. It can give us the energy we need to reach our goals. But it should be handled with care. >

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