- Couples -
Your Brain in Love
By Terri TrespicioThe science behind lust, attraction, and attachment — and the enduring mysteries that data can’t explain.
Brain/Mental Health
- Sleep -
How Sleep Clears the Mind
By Experience Life StaffUniversity of Rochester Medical Center research reports that while we sleep, our brains flush out toxins that build up when we’re awake — allowing us to clear our heads.
- Weight Loss -
The psychological downside of labeling obesity a “disease”
By Maggie Fazeli FardThe American Medical Association’s “disease” label appears to boost feelings of self-acceptance among obese people — but it may also undermine weight-loss efforts, a recent study suggests.
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A Walking Head Start
By Experience Life StaffA 2013 study from Spain’s University of Granada shows that girls who walk to school perform better on tests than those who commute by bus or car.
- Nutrition -
Smart Water
By Experience Life StaffA new report shows that when you drink water, your brain works better.
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Beating the Winter Blues
By Jill Metzler PattonSeasonal affective disorder can make a stressful time of year even harder. Here’s how to offset the symptoms of SAD.
- Digital Detox -
Mad About Media
By Experience Life StaffResearch from Michigan State University suggests that digital multi-tasking, such as watching a movie while checking Facebook, can wreak havoc on your psyche.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 5
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlAfter I posted about Day 4 this morning, I was watching the news at lunchtime and heard of the heartbreaking tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. It almost seemed pointless to even think about gratitude when I felt such sadness. But then one of the little boys, among the many in shock,… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 4
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlYesterday, our new office manager, Brandi, decorated the office with festive, sparkly decorations. It was a simple thing, but every time I walked around the corner and saw a wreath or snowflake or glittery garland, I smiled. Somehow, that made everything brighter, so that I noticed a stranger holding the door open for me and… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 3
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlToday my friend celebrated his birthday, and at his party, I was introduced to his network of friends that I had heard about for over a year. As I spoke about how my husband and I met in Florida through mutual friends, I realized the power of connections, and how we’ve been fortunate enough to… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 2
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlFrom my journal entry last night: Hooray for pomegranate seeds at the salad bar! Thankful for newish tires on my car. While several cars were spinning on the icy roads, my Subaru trekked on, slipping only in the ruts of frozen snow on the streets. This lead me to conclude that, frugal as I may… Read more »
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Moments of Gratitude: Day 1
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlI love a beautiful snowfall. Today I was outside watching our dog Chloe race around in the fresh powder, stuffing her face into snow banks like it was the first time she had been in snow. She’s 7 now, but still acts like a puppy outside, always ready to play. She made my day.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: Random Acts of Kindness
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlOne of my favorite lessons from a seminar with Maryanne O’Brien of Live Dynamite was to keep a gratitude log. You can do this in a journal, on cards or Post-its that you keep in plain sight, in a mental record, or with various online sites and social media, such as GratitudeLog.com. Generally, I note… Read more »
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COMING CLEAN: Row and Weep
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlYou know those workouts that are so challenging you feel like crying? And maybe you do start weeping, either because you are relieved or proud or exhausted? That was my workout last night. I’ve been working with trainer Shane for two years now, one-on-one since the fall of 2010 and in a group setting with… Read more »
- Nutrition -
Healthy-Brain Food
By Michael GelbThe foods you eat can have a major effect on your brain’s health.
- Brain/Mental Health -
What Did I Come in Here For?
By Experience Life StaffWhy you can’t remember what you came into the room for.
- Food Culture -
Mind-Body Nutrition
By Brian JohnsonNutritional psychologist Marc David explains why our mental and emotional responses to food matter far more than we realize.
- Brain/Mental Health -
Your Brain Doesn’t Look a Day Over 30
By Experience Life StaffResearchers are discovering why physical activity has such a profound effect on mental performance.
- Coming Clean -
COMING CLEAN: The Brain and the Body
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlNeuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize and absorb new information by forming new neural pathways. It’s really quite remarkable: Simply by learning a new skill or behavior, the cellular structure of the brain begins to change, and new synapses (the connections between neurons) can develop. Even adjusting your thought patterns can cause the brain… Read more »
- Yoga -
Mind-Body Mastery
By Courtney HelgoeYoga is about more than mastering poses, says Jonny Kest. It’s a path to improved relationships — especially the one between your body and mind.
