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Laughter Similar to Meditation in the Brain

Laughter Similar to Meditation in the Brain

Want the health benefits of meditation without all the work of chasing away intrusive thoughts and feelings? Try laughing, a new study suggests. Laughter – the real kind associated with joy and mirth – sets off brain wave patterns similar to those generated when...
Sleep and Stress

Sleep and Stress

Sleep plays an important role in the endocrine system, which regulates hormones in the bloodstream. While sleeping, the body attempts to repair damage done by stress and prepares us to handle new stresses coming our way.  During sleep, levels of the stress hormone...
Top 9 Sleep Mistakes and their Solutions

Top 9 Sleep Mistakes and their Solutions

Although we may not like to admit it, many of the sleep problems we experience are the result of bad habits and behaviors. Habits can be changed by becoming aware of the underlying problems that may be causing insomnia. Here are the common sleep “mistakes” and their...