How-To Guide for Practicing Mindfulness
What does it mean to be mindful? Being mindful means being fully present in the moment. When you can achieve this state of mind, even for short periods of time, you are creating the optimal environment for mind and body balance and harmony. You can create changes in your brain that are beneficial to your […]
The Mind Body Connection
I have this friend. She can be a wonderful, caring person but she’s constantly sick. She’s either got a cold or stomach issues or she just “doesn’t feel good.” It causes her to frequently cancel plans to the point that she rarely leaves her house. Since I was worried about her, I started to take […]
Use It or Lose It? Not Anymore!
We’ve all heard the phrase “use it or lose it,” especially in connection to our brain activity as we age. As the population’s biggest generation ages, concerns about Alzheimer’s and dementia are growing and science is racing to find cures or treatments to ameliorate the decline in our brain function as we get older. Easy […]
Survey shows teens are more stressed than the average adult. Here’s what you can do about it…
Rates of anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise every year since 2012. In an annual survey published by the American Psychological Association teens reported their stress level was 5.8 on a10-point scale compared with 5.1 for adults. Teens also say their school-year stress levels are far higher than they think is […]
Beyond mindfulness – These 5 simple steps will help you achieve peak mental and physical health
There is a growing body of evidence for the role mindfulness plays in achieving mental and physical health. Attaining a state of mindfulness—defined as being fully present and focused in the moment—creates the optimal environment for mind/body balance. People who practice mindfulness meditation consistently can enjoy many health benefits including lower blood pressure and pulse […]
Duke University students and staff learn braintapping during the Duke Week of Wellness
Healthy Duke Duke University has long been considered among the top providers of healthcare in the country, and now they are striving to ensure the campus is among the healthiest organizations as well. To that end, they’ve launched the Healthy Duke initiative to engage students, faculty, and staff, in not only living healthier lives, but also realizing […]
