While there is no one road to happiness, science tells us there are some small shifts we can make in our own lives that can help us cultivate a little more happiness in our lives. At a time where the pandemic and political division can have us feeling down, here are five … [Read more...] about How to cultivate a little more happiness at home and at work
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Improve your gene expression with these key foods
Though we cannot change the genes we inherit at birth, we can influence the way those genes are expressed. That is the power of epigenetics, which refers to the biochemical regulators of our gene expression. As described in MindBodyGreen, these regulators consist of tiny … [Read more...] about Improve your gene expression with these key foods
Deepak Chopra: Why we need a well-being state, not a welfare state
This week, Deepak Chopra published a sharp, insightful column about coronavirus in SF Gate. We’re not going to publish the whole piece right here, but we want to share a snippet here because it provides a fantastic perspective on how we can take the lessons from COVID 19 to build … [Read more...] about Deepak Chopra: Why we need a well-being state, not a welfare state
Walking in the woodlands can do wonders for your overall well-being
Whether it’s an adrenaline-fueled mountain bike descent or simply sitting quietly on the forest floor and observing the surroundings, research has shown that heading for the trees is the perfect way to take time out. That’s why Forestry England – the nation’s largest land … [Read more...] about Walking in the woodlands can do wonders for your overall well-being
Spending just 20 minutes in a park will improve your emotional well-being
It’s no mystery that exposure to nature has some amazing benefits to our general well-being like reducing stress or increasing our energy levels. But the question that naturally arises is how much time do we actually need to be able to reap those benefits. A new study might have … [Read more...] about Spending just 20 minutes in a park will improve your emotional well-being