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Nourish Your Mind: Foods That Boost Mood and Mental Health

Traditionally, scientists have focused on the impact of food on physical health. However, in recent years, the scientific community has started looking at the relationship between people’s guts and mental health in response to the global rise in stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. Can what you eat influence your physiology, brain structure, and behavior? Surprisingly, ...

Nathan Machoka

An assortment of healthy foods for the brain.

20 Tips for a Fulfilling Life

Every day, you engage in routines that shape your future. As Aristotle wisely stated: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” You lay the foundation for a fulfilling and happy life by fostering small, positive habits. Below are 20 simple but powerful habits that can help you ...

Emma Lu

Dandelion fluff being blown in the wind.

Managing Irritability: What Triggers Your Anger and How to Cope

Managing irritability can be one of the biggest challenges a human can face on their personal development journey. Feeling irritated is nothing out of the ordinary, and is a common emotional state in which people have a low tolerance for stimuli. This makes them easily bothered or upset by small things. Added worry, bad sleep, ...

Viena Abdon

Young woman bending at the waist and shouting toward the camera.

Can Playing Tetris Help Prevent PTSD if You’ve Witnessed Something Traumatic?

After witnessing tragic events, many people turn to online communities such as Reddit to discuss and process their experiences. A common bit of advice users give each other is to play Tetris to help combat traumatic memories. Where does this idea come from, and can this iconic computer game help treat conditions like post-traumatic stress ...

Troy Oakes

The Tetris video game.

Harnessing the Power of Fermentation: Enhancing Brain and Gut Health

In recent years, the spotlight has shifted toward the remarkable benefits of consuming fermented foods, not only for gut health, but also for cognitive well-being. Fermentation, an age-old preservation technique, not only enhances the taste and texture of foods, but also enriches them with beneficial bacteria and compounds.  This article explores the intricate relationship between ...

Viena Abdon

Homemade kimchi in jars.

Clearing the Digital Clutter: How a Social Media Cleanse Can Revitalize Your Life

Social media pervades nearly every aspect of your life, offering instant connection, information, and entertainment. However, the relentless influx of notifications, gossip, and catastrophic news can significantly affect your well-being, a realization that often comes too late. That’s why mental health professionals increasingly recommend a periodic social media cleanse, or digital detox, to counteract these ...

Nathan Machoka

Asian man holding a smartphone up and a warning finger.

Understanding Loneliness: Causes, Effects, and Coping Strategies

Loneliness is a complex and all-encompassing feeling that individuals across all walks of life can experience, regardless of their age, gender, or cultural background. This pervasive issue is often misunderstood, with many people underestimating its impact and reach. The misconception that an extensive social network can shield one from loneliness is common, yet the reality ...

Viena Abdon

Woman sitting alone by a lake at dusk.

7 Evidence-Based Reasons to Learn Knitting and Crocheting

Crocheting and knitting are age-old crafts often associated with grandmas, winter evenings, and Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be so. Today, many studies have shown that the benefits of these crafts go beyond creating beautiful scarves, socks, winter hats, or throw blankets. These two skills are great tools for both mental and physical self-care. ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman knitting.