You probably don’t need us to tell you that 2019 was a rough year– politically, socially, and existentially. Still, some of the most hopeful news stories of 2019 remind us that even when things seem like they’re getting worse, they can also get better. Below, we spotlight some of this year’s most inspiring news stories, […]
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6 Moisturizers From Around The World That Are Good for Mind, Body & Earth
There’s a renaissance happening with clean skin care, particularly with respect to all natural moisturizers. Not only do consumers want moisturizers to be chemical-free, but they’d like them to honor the environment and the people who make them. To succeed in this increasingly conscientious consumer market, they also need to have beautiful packaging and a […]
How Climate Change Affects Your Mental Health
For all the endless chatter surrounding Climate Change, not much of the global conversation has centered on the connection between Climate Change and mental health. The psychological impacts of a warming world might seem intuitive, and rightly so. But on a personal and macro level, changing habitats and unpredictable weather patterns have had a universally […]
How Walking Through Doorways Helps People Change Their Minds
Perhaps you are already familiar with the idea that walking through doorways makes people change their minds– literally. Research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology demonstrates that walking through doorways makes people forget the task at hand, like what you went upstairs to get, or what the alarm on your phone is supposed to […]
Why Anxious People Are More Likely to Have Allergies
Those looking for more concrete examples of how, exactly, anxiety impacts health should know that there might be a hidden link between allergies and mood disorders– at least according to new research recently reported in The Atlantic. Apparently, the inflammatory pathways of these two diseases are so similar that they might have a cause and […]
The Incredible Science of Stress Granules, and How To Combat Them
Stress has been something of a human paradox since the dawn of human existence. On the one hand, we humans need stress to identify danger in the environment around us. But on the other hand, if left unchecked, this unbridled stress response can lead to a host of inflammatory diseases that can cause poor health […]
Paramore’s Hayley Williams to Design “Sanctuary of Self-Love” for Bonnaroo
Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams recently reported via her Instagram that she will be designing a “Sanctuary of Self-Love” for Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival‘s 2019 edition. The annual Manchester, Tennessee music festival will feature headliners Childish Gambino, Cardi B, Kacey Musgraves, Solange, Brandi Carlile, Mac DeMarco, The National, The Lumineers, and Hozier, among many […]
A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Busy, Stressed Out Moms
Know a Mom who is short on time and always tired? Don’t we all. This Mother’s Day Gift Guide is specifically designed for busy, stressed out moms– superwomen who don’t have a lot of time to take care of themselves because they’re too busy taking care of others. Because most Mom’s just want to chill […]
Why Sleeping Naked Can Boost Self-Esteem
Can spending more time in the buff benefit your brain and boost self-esteem? The health benefits of sleeping naked are well documented, but research published in the Journal of Happiness Studies has demonstrated that spending more time naked specifically increases life satisfaction, self-esteem, and body image. Because Western civilization has demonized nudity for centuries, we […]
How Mental Health Became Pop Music’s Unlikely Muse
Maybe you’ve noticed that some of the biggest songs on the radio in recent years have dealt with depression, anxiety, suicide, and other aspects of mental health. Or maybe you saw Lady Gaga’s recent speech at the Grammy Awards in which she mentioned, perhaps unsurprisingly, that many artists deal with mental health issues. These developments […]