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06/06/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Twelve weeks of Tai Chi shown to significantly reduce mild to moderate depression

The ancient Chinese martial art of Tai Chi is often overlooked as a form of exercise even though the practice has countless health benefits that include stress reduction, increased flexibility, and now, according to a new study, an improvement in depression symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, focused on adult members of […]

05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Children who have it rough growing up make better decisions when faced with uncertainty, new science shows

Having a tough childhood tends to haunt people well into their adult years, but take heart: There is a silver lining. A recent study found that people who had it rough growing up tend to be better decision-makers as adults, particularly in uncertain situations, ScienceDaily.com reported. The study, done at Texas A&M University, found that adversity experienced […]

05/05/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Bizarre study says smoking marijuana at a young age leads to schizophrenia

Even as cannabis is being explored as an alternative treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety, new research has found that early use of the herb may trigger instead of treat another mental health disorder: Schizophrenia. An article on MedicalXpress.com shared details of a study conducted by experts from the Tel Aviv University. […]

05/04/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Husband and wife ditch fancy house and cars to live happily in a van

If life is getting too stressful for you, you may want to consider selling your house and downscaling your life to fit in an old trailer. In an article on MindBodyGreen.com, business owner and blogger Sheena Armstrong talked about how in 2016, she and her husband did a full overhaul on their lifestyle, ditching their house […]

04/29/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Singing in the shower every morning will make you happy, experts say

It’s time to awaken your inner rock star every time you get out of bed. In an article on DailyMail.co.uk, clinical hypnotherapist Dipti Tait and life coach Sam Sahota recommend singing in the shower as a great morning mood booster, naming it as one of seven healthy morning habits people must do daily. According to […]

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