What do you know about stress and the brain? Or rather—what do you know about brain plasticity? If you're anything like we were, it's not much. Brain plasticity, or neuroplasticity, means the way your brain develops in the first place, as well as later changes in the brain, can be shaped to some extent by your environment. Okay, what? Your brain changes. Even as an …Continue Reading
What You Need to Know About Female Friendships
From squad goals to Shine Theory, it may seem like female friendships are having a “moment.” But most women can probably tell you that their female friends are incredibly important, whether or not pop culture is currently obsessed with girl squads. And because March is Women's History Month, we thought it fitting to dig into what the research says about the unique bonds of …Continue Reading
Make the Power of Kindness Work for You
When you think about the power of kindness, what do you think about? Maybe it's all about what kindness can give to other people—a way to boost someone's day, show respect, or just be human. Those are totally valid reasons to be kind. But the power of kindness we're talking about seems a little more selfish—it's about what being kind to others can do for you. Before you …Continue Reading
3 Habits of Happy People You Should Borrow
Have you ever wondered if there are particular habits of happy people? Most of us are familiar with habits of healthy people—things like sleeping more hours than you Netflix, occasionally favoring water over caffeine, and remembering vegetables every now and then. But what about those rare individuals who are just better at being joyful? What kinds of things are they doing that …Continue Reading
A Simple, Science-Backed Secret to Healthy Holidays
Between traveling, gifting, and social gatherings, trying to have healthy holidays might feel more stressful than white-flagging it until the new year. But like we’ve said before, you don’t need to put your own health and happiness on hold just because it's the season of giving. In fact, we’re big fans of clapping for your damn self, which includes keeping your well-being a …Continue Reading
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