How Happiness Looks Like in Our Brain
Author: Shernide Delva Many wonder how to obtain happiness. Some may ponder what happiness even is. Few, however, wonder how happiness actually looks like in the brain. Now researchers have discovered the answer to happiness, from a neurological perspective. Happiness, according to the study, is a combination of happy emotions and satisfaction of life coming together in . . . . Continue Reading
How our Brain Function Relates to Unhappiness
Author: Shernide Delva Ever wonder why it often seems natural to be unhappy? Believe it or not, stress is our body’s default setting. Our brains are designed to scan for threats. When there are no immediate physical threats, social threats trigger your natural alarm system. This protective response helps in survival however it can leave . . . . Continue Reading
Can Bargain Hunting Be Addictive?
Believe it or not, bargain hunting may be a sign of shopping addiction. Personally, I believe it and plan to send this article to my Mom who I think is the queen bargain hunter but I digress… Bargain hunting may save money but there is a cycle of looking for the next “great deal” that can . . . . Continue Reading
Depressive Thoughts Interfere With Memory
You may think your depression is only affecting your mood but recent research reveals your depression may be putting a damper on your memory too. A new study, from the Center for Brain Health at The University of Texas at Dallas, shows that depressive thoughts linger for longer periods of time and reduce the amount . . . . Continue Reading
3 Reasons Why Adults Are Becoming Sadder With Age, Not Happier
They say the older you are, the wiser you become. That may be true, but according to one study, we are becoming sadder with age too. Up until recently, adults showed signs of increased happiness with age but now it seems like we are going backwards. According to the study recently published in Social Psychological and . . . . Continue Reading
Yoga Shown to Lower Cost of Insurance Benefits for Employers
Author: Shernide Delva If your employer does not offer yoga and meditation classes, you may want to show them this article. A growing body of research has revealed the yoga and meditation can actually keep you away from the hospital and lower the cost of insurance benefits at your workplace. Yoga initiatives in the work . . . . Continue Reading
New Prevention Plan Saves Thousands of Lives from Suicide
Some of the statistics on suicide death rates are definitely beyond disturbing considering the nature of the issue and the illnesses that contribute to it. Recent numbers have even shown that each year nearly 3 times as many Americans die from suicide as from homicide, and that more Americans commit suicide than those who die . . . . Continue Reading
3 Strategies to Free Yourself from Worry
Author: Shernide Delva Worrying can be debilitating and hold us back from living life to the fullest. Of course, it is natural to worry and most of us do. However, if you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, it might be time to let go of the constant worrying. It can be frustrating when someone tells you . . . . Continue Reading
7 Ways to Overcome Childhood Adversity
The expression, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” is not always true. More often than not, the opposite is true. As children, the pain we endure does not always make us stronger; sometimes they make us more vulnerable. Cutting-edge research reveals that our childhood emotional trauma plays a huge role in whether we develop physical disease . . . . Continue Reading
Anorexia is Not Just About Control, It’s an Ingrained Habit
A new study suggests that much of what we know about anorexia is wrong. Anorexia may not be about control but habits the brain can’t seem to let go. The study delves in the decision-making process that those with anorexia tackle on a daily basis. Control was a word repeated to me countlessly during my . . . . Continue Reading