Meet Noah Hill, a third-grader at Brooklyn's Dr. Ronald E. McNair Public School 5. He's discovered a simple yet significant technique for finding peace in the midst of chaos: "Breathe in through your nose, and breathe out with a whisper," he says. This technique, known as "ocean … [Read more...] about New York schools commit to nurturing mental health through mindful breathing
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3 ways to fire up the vagus nerve and boost your immune system
While optimizing immunity is no easy feat, there is a scientifically-backed way to set the stage: firing up the vagus nerve. Because this nerve runs from the base of the brain through the neck and branches out in the chest all the way down to the abdomen, it touches almost all of … [Read more...] about 3 ways to fire up the vagus nerve and boost your immune system
Practicing mindfulness can help ease physical pain
Mindfulness — the awareness and acceptance of a situation without judgment — has been shown to have benefits in treating many conditions such as anxiety and depression. It turns out that even a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative … [Read more...] about Practicing mindfulness can help ease physical pain
This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Do you ever find yourself so overwhelmed by the to-do list that you struggle to stay sharp and focused? Neuroscientist and creator of meditation app, BrainTap, Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D., and neuroscientist Kristen Willeumier, Ph.D., know the feeling. They shared with Well+Good … [Read more...] about This neuroscientist-approved morning routine is great for brain health
Don’t let ADHD prevent you from meditating. Here are 8 tips for mindfulness
We’ve written quite often about the benefits of mindfulness and meditation, but we also recognize that it is sometimes a difficult practice to get into. Meditation is an active process that trains the brain to focus on the present — it’s much more than just quietly sitting … [Read more...] about Don’t let ADHD prevent you from meditating. Here are 8 tips for mindfulness