Meditation and Test Scores
Mindfulness meditation, the ancient and flourishing practice that increases awareness of random thoughts and redirects attention to the present moment, has been used to manage stress, depression and even chronic pain. But can it improve test scores? Researchers in the... read more
Physicians to Avoid
He (or she) prescribes medication without testing you for anything. Doctors are big on scientific evidence. They demand that millions of dollars be poured into research to prove that things work. Yet, when you visit his office, he often doesn’t gather any... read more
Your Brain and Coconut Oil
As far back as 2004, a study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging determined that coconut oil improved cognitive function among older folks with memory problems and even Alzheimer’s disease. They took twenty subjects and randomly fed them coconut oil... read more
Irregular Heartbeat
I had been experiencing heart irregularities for several years, then suddenly my heart was bouncing around like there was a small animal in my chest. I would become very ill, full of dread and almost pass out. I thought my end was nigh. This went on for three or four... read more
Words of Wisdom
Always remember, life is short. Career advice? “Do something you enjoy”. Healthy living? “Treat your body as if you’re going to need it for 120 years.” Biggest regret? “Worrying about things out of my control.” Happiness?... read more
Mindfulness and Meditation
Mindfulness and meditation are among the best methods to boost your ability to focus. Ideally, start out your day with a mindfulness “exercise,” such as focusing on your breathing for five minutes before you get out of bed. This can help you to stay better... read more
The Key to Happiness
Matt Killingsworth is fascinated with what makes happiness tick. While completing his degree at Harvard University, Killingsworth says, “I began to question my assumptions about what defined success for an individual, an organization, or a society.”... read more
Problems and Solutions
Before recovery, I couldn’t understand why my life wasn’t getting better despite what I did to fix it. If my boss was a jerk, I’d quit. If my girlfriend wasn’t paying attention to me, I’d go out with someone else. If my landlord... read more
