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How Does Listening to Music Help Relieve Stress?
Listening to music is powerful. It can set the mood in certain situations, bring back nostalgic memories, and in some cases, even help relieve stress.
In fact, the power of music for stress reli...

autonomic nervous system
Vagus Nerve: What is it, and Why is it the Key to Well Being?
Take a moment and close your eyes. Imagine a long ribbon wrapped around your head with two threads hanging down. The threads flank down your neck on the right and left side. One thread twists down...

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Navigating Emotional Hardship
With everything going on in the world right now, it’s hard not to be emotionally affected. Experiencing emotional hardship is expected during this historical pandemic. That being said, it’s becomi...

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How Music Affects the Brain
Sometimes, music just strikes the right note in us. We get chills, begin to tap our feet, bob our heads, and sing along. The truth is, we, as humans, are totally compelled by music. It motivates u...

amygdala
‘Tis The Season of Giving
There is so much more to the holidays than getting gifts, attending parties, and spending time with loved ones. The holidays are also a season of giving back. And when you give, you’re doing so mu...

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Laughter is the Best Medicine
It’s no joke, laughter does wonders for your health! Not only does laughing bring us together and burn calories, it also reduces our risk of various health concerns including cardiovascular diseas...

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Healthy Eating for Your Brain
Your brain is the most integral part of you. It’s the control center of all of the functions of your body. Your brain is responsible for receiving information and carrying that information out thr...

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The Science Behind Your Thoughts
We’ve all heard about how powerful our thoughts can be on our overall wellness. But...have you ever stopped to analyze your thoughts throughout the day to see how they were affecting your mood? St...