Tag: Mind & Body

National Survey About New Year’s Resolutions Shows Despite the Pandemic, 62% of Americans Expect to Enjoy Better Health in 2022

DDG (Data Decisions Group) and The Monday Campaigns, a public health initiative, conducted a nationally representative survey of 1010 adults, which included questions about their New Year’s resolutions, how they’re planning to keep them, and their outlook for 2022. The survey showed that upon reflecting on the pandemic and their health over the past year,…


Hypnosis for Stress

This is an excerpt from Brandon’s latest book, “Cancer, Stress & Mindset: Focusing the Mind to Empower Healing and Resilience,”  Hypnosis is a state of consciousness marked by increased awareness and suggestibility. Despite being a favored technique of magicians, illusionists, and mentalists, hypnosis isn’t all that mysterious. A captivating book or movie drives attention to…


Saffron Protects Against Macular Degeneration

As baby boomers mature en masse, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is on the rise. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among people 50 and older. It affects more than 10 million people in the United States, according to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation. Fortunately, an ancient spice offers some protection. The macula is…


Exercise ‘Sweet Spot’ Reverses Cognitive Decline in Aging Mice

After more than a decade of research, the team found 35 days of voluntary physical exercise improved learning and memory. “We tested the cognitive ability of elderly mice following defined periods of exercise and found an optimal period or ‘sweet spot’ that greatly improved their spatial learning,” says Dan Blackmore, research fellow and animal behavior facility manager…


Green Smoothies: What Does the Science Say?

Might disrupting the fiber by blending fruit result in overly rapid sugar absorption?


Have You Ever Heard of This Healthy Alternative to Flour?

Have you ever heard of breadfruit? It’s a rather strange name for a piece of fruit that sounds like it may smell or taste like bread. Instead, breadfruit is grown in tropical regions of the world and, like jackfruit, is a member of the mulberry family. Breadfruit trees were originally found in Polynesia. People use…


How a 5-Minute Gratitude Practice Has Changed Me

I’m often pushed to learn foundational life lessons from the thoughts and actions of my young children. Their youthful musings can allow me to ponder a greater meaning, one that can be discussed with them and contemplated more deeply afterward. I’ve been reflecting on what it means to have gratitude lately as I’ve observed behaviors from my…


How Likely Is Reinfection Following Covid Recovery?

Public-health messaging from the beginning of this pandemic has had very little to say about immunity acquired following infection. But for most people, it is a real and pressing concern, and not only because of the vaccine mandates that have little or no regard for it. People want to know whether once recovered they can…


A Healthy Homemade Soup to Jumpstart the New Year

When sweater weather arrives, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a pot of something savory and delicious simmering on the stove. As you turn to hearty soups this winter, having the right seasonal staples means you’ll be well on your way to having piping hot meals on the table, quickly and hassle-free. Keep your pantry…


Food and Supplement Trends for 2022

When we look into our crystal ball to get a glimpse of 2022, we’re seeing the words “functional,” “practical,” and “sustainable” a lot. It seems that being in the midst of a pandemic has made a lot of people change how they look at themselves, their health, and their future. These new perspectives have had…