In her new book ‘Meditation Made Easy,’ Stephanie Brookes sends a welcome message: The practice that is so good for us doesn’t have to be difficult or time-consuming
I recently got the opportunity to speak with the fascinating Dr. Alice Boyes, an emotions expert, speaker and author of the new book The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points . In the book, Dr. Boyes tackles a number of relatable issues stemming from anxiety, including perfectionism, fear of criticism, hesitancy and…
Mindfulness meditation lessens stress and boosts the immune function—not a bad start for better health
“Mommy can’t play with you anymore,” my husband told my one-year-old daughter. In 2010, I was half alive and lying on the couch. Though the words hurt to hear, they were true. I was exhausted and in pain. I’d get dizzy just from being exposed to the sun walking to my car. I couldn’t play outside with my daughter, I…
New studies suggest that probiotics do more than help you digest—they may also boost your mood
Energy from one heart can make a real connection with another…and spread love in surprising ways
For veterans afflicted with the mind-numbing, high-anxiety realities of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it’s hard to consider Veteran’s Day a holiday. And while it has evolved from “shell shock” in World Wars I and II, to “Post-Vietnam Syndrome” in the 1970s, to what is now known as PTSD, the condition in all its forms has severely affected millions of soldiers and…
A new book provides a step-by-step plan to rewire your brain to conquer anxiety
New findings on how the brain processes stressful stimuli may lead to new treatments for anxiety disorders
