Now that 2021 is here, many are looking for new ways to manage stress. Although mindfulness and meditation are not new—there is evidence suggesting that humans have been practicing meditation for more than 5,000 years – ...
Jan 06, 2021
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The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives. But research from UBC neuroscientist Dr. Adele Diamond suggests it might not be so good for us after all.
Dec 21, 2020
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A survey of over 5,000 people in Chinese cities affected by COVID-19 in early 2020 suggests that people who quarantined for a longer period of time generally experienced poorer well-being—but that experiencing the mental ...
Nov 11, 2020
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"Stopping" and "seeing" are crucial components of many types of meditative practices, including Buddhist Zen meditation. In fact, these practices typically entail ceasing all activities to observe the thoughts, feelings and ...
Local and world events have brought out strong emotions and stressors this year, often one right after another. They include COVID-19, social distancing, quarantines, stay-at-home orders, furloughs, job loss, masking, racial ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Many New Zealanders will be feeling anxious, disappointed and even angry about the return of COVID-19 in the community.
Aug 18, 2020
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Millions of people around the world are coping with job loss caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Whether it's temporary or permanent, unemployment can lead to stress, anxiety, depression and other ...
May 21, 2020
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To say that COVID-19 has been an emotional roller coaster is an understatement. While you're busy juggling working at home, homeschooling your children, and disinfecting your groceries, your mind may be playing a constant ...
May 21, 2020
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Adults with irritable bowel syndrome experienced fewer gastrointestinal symptoms after they participated in a mindfulness program meant to reduce stress. Results of the study are published in Neurogastroenterology & Motility.
Apr 08, 2020
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The average person touches their face 23 times an hour. It's an activity so common most people don't realize when or how much they're doing it.
Apr 03, 2020
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