Focus on the Positive
We’re sure you’ve been told that a good attitude can make a big difference to your well-being. But did you know there’s scientific proof that...
Category : Mind & Body
Social Distancing: 7 Ways to Protect Your Energy and Mental Health
As a result of national social distancing efforts, spaces we usually turn to for in-person connections—schools, churches, gyms, cafes, restaurants—have been closed mandatorily. While we...
Cry If You Want To
Go ahead and cry; it can help you feel better, according to a new study. Though the reason why we cry isn’t quite understood, some...
Stress Relief From Laughter Is No Joke
Whether you’re rolling on the floor laughing or giggling quietly, laughter is a great form of stress relief, and that’s no joke. A good sense of...
All Stressed Out
Stress has us stressed out. A recent poll from NPR, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health found that nearly half...
Make Happiness a Habit
Happiness isn’t always easy to catch and hold onto. Yes, some relationships can provide deep joy, and material possessions might offer a short-lived thrill, but...
The Benefits of Aromatherapy
Research on the effectiveness of aromatherapy — the therapeutic use of essential oils extracted from plants — is limited. However, some studies have shown that...
Why You Struggle With Self-Care
You may see self-care as a luxurious act of pampering yourself. You may have thought to yourself, I should enact this ritual of personal dedication, resolving...
7 PTSD Signs (and How to Find Help)
It may happen once or it could take place over the course of several years, but the psychological impacts can last a lifetime. Domestic violence...
5 Mood Boosting Nutrients
If you turn to comfort food during the short, dark days of winter, Catherine Nay and Megan Brown, registered dietitians with Michigan Medicine’s Weight Management...
