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Eight Tips to Ease Anxiety
While it’s normal to get nervous about an important event or life change, about 40 million Americans live with an anxiety disorder, which is more than the occasional worry or fear. Anxiety disorders can range from a generalized anxiety disorder which is intense...
Why the Gut-Brain Connection Keeps You Happy
Researchers have long known that the bacteria living in your gut can “talk” to your brain. Gut microbes, which collectively make up what’s called the gut microbiome, can have a significant impact on mood and cognition and a troubled intestine can send signals to...
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...