Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. makes the case that physical activity can have an important impact on improving your mood. He notes that research shows patients who include aerobic physical exercise in their routines show improvements in a mood similar to those who were taking medication. Also, these patients are less likely to slip back into…
It turns out that research is showing if you talk to yourself it can help with relieving stress, as long as you do it in a certain way. Talk to Yourself to Relieve Stress The study was conducted by researchers at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan. They found that talking in third…
Coping with the heat of summer is a common occurrence. Yet we can use mindfulness to deal with summer heat. Using mindfulness helps when it’s hot Be aware of the physical sensations on your body, such as sweat and tingling, and try not to get sucked into how unpleasant it is. Are there any sensations…
Research is finding that there is a connection between the health of white brain matter and depression. The study was conducted by the University of Edinburgh and published in Scientific Reports. They studied over 3,000 people who participated in diffusion tensor imaging, which mapped the white matter in their brains. White Brain Matter and Depression…
Being vulnerable is important for forming close relationships, but it can also be difficult for many people to do. To be more vulnerable, admit when you are hurting and have an emotional need. Be OK with sharing your feelings with others. Tell your partner what you want and honestly share what you are thinking. You…
The end of a romantic relationship is never easy, but there are ways that you can cope and get through this experience. First, make sure you have firm boundaries with your ex. This can help you move forward from the relationship. Next, don’t hold onto the bitterness of the breakup. Try to forgive both them…
Research from the University of Cambridge has revealed effective coping tools for anxiety. Instead of stressing, or being overly perfectionistic, just jump in and start doing the task at hand. When you make a mistake, take it easy on yourself with kindness. When something wrong does happen don’t immediately start worrying. Put it on hold….
It turns out that our bodies positively respond to mindfulness activities at the most basic, genetic levels. Researchers analyzed eighteen studies that comprised 846 participants. The object was to learn more about how activities like yoga and meditation benefit our bodies. They found that stressed “fight-or-flight” thinking releases certain molecules. Thes molecules control aspects of…
Researchers are finding that there’s a link between not getting enough quality sleep at night and inflammation. The study was supported by the Ohio State University Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research. Forty-three couples participated in two visits. They had their blood drawn and reported how long they had slept for the previous two nights. The…
Many of us do preventative things to stay healthy such as visiting the doctor, eating right, and exercising. Why not do the same thing for your relationship too? Talk about important decisions that will affect you both as a couple before they happen. Think about how having a child will affect your relationship. Consider how…