Tag: Mind & Body

The Single Most Important Factor in Leading a Happy, Fulfilling Life—According to Science

Working out at the gym got a lot easier the day I realized the sweat served a higher purpose. I’m 43, and have three kids under 8 years old, so if I want to be around—healthy and active—for my grandchildren, I better put the work in now or face regret later. Activities that aren’t inherently…


How to Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection

https://youtu.be/E_3V58sPR9M Slow-paced breathing at the right frequency can result in a vagal nerve activation, which may have a variety of beneficial effects.


Easy Spinach Hummus Recipe

What was Popeye’s secret? Spinach! Packed with nutrients including iron and magnesium, incorporating spinach into hummus is a great way to add a nutritional punch to this versatile dip. Grab some cut up veggies or pita bread wedges for a great snack. Ingredients 1 can low-sodium organic chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid) 2 cups spinach ¼ cup lemon juice…


Yes, Your Dog Can Understand What You’re Saying — to a Point

Humans are unique in their ability to develop sophisticated language abilities. Language allows us to communicate with each other and live in complex societies. It is key to our advanced cognitive abilities and technological prowess. As a developmental psychologist, I have extensively studied the role of language in children’s cognitive development, especially their executive functions…


Easy Tea Drinker’s Tip to Heart Health

In completing a mega-analysis of studies that examined drinking green tea and its effects on cholesterol, researchers are optimistic. (Do I hear the applause for Traditional Chinese Medicine advice???) Although in some of the studies, participants consumed the equivalent of 18 cups of green tea daily (whoa!), experts don’t suggest that you drown yourself in green tea. More…


Having Kids at Home May Ease Adults’ COVID-19 Depression

Attending school on Zoom and quarantining from family and friends has children struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic, but, surprisingly, having kids at home may help adults feel less distressed, researchers report. Adults in households with children have fewer mental health problems than adults living without kids, a new study shows. Child care—beyond the effect of…


COVID Vaccine Mandates Strongly Opposed in Europe, US as Vaccine Failures Increase

Commentary Since coronavirus pandemic lockdowns were implemented by many governments in 2020, people around the world have held largely peaceful protests against unprecedented social distancing restrictions that are devastating global economies and ruining people’s lives. Now, faced with being ordered to obey new laws that require them to be injected with COVID-19 vaccines in order to enter public…


California Bill Would Let Children Get COVID-19 Jab Without Parental Approval

California Democrat lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow children to be administered with COVID-19 vaccines without parental consent. Senate Bill 866, also known as the Teens Choose Vaccines Act, has been introduced by state Senators Scott Wiener and Richard Pan, who intended to add a new section to the California Family Code. “A minor…


Ivermectin for Colorectal Antitumor Properties

Scientists have found another potential use for the medication behind the 2015 Nobel Prize. Consider these strategies to help prevent the formation of colorectal tumors. Your colon, which is also known as the large intestine, plays an incredibly important role in your health. As part of the digestive tract, bacteria in the colon are responsible…


Chiropractic Maintenance

Talks about prevention within a chiropractic office don’t occur as often as the normative lower back and neck pain talks typically will. Many times, patients will come to a chiropractor’s office with what’s called a “chief complaint,” something that has suddenly happened (or has been bugging them for some time) that has made life much…