Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Olivia Remes
Smiling depression, characterized by outward happiness masking internal struggles, is a serious condition that often goes unrecognized. Many individuals may appear successful and content while battling feelings of hopelessness and potential suicidal thoughts. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for addressing mental health effectively and seeking appropriate help.
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- Written by: Peter Farlie
The development of a baby, from the time of fertilization through to the moment of birth, is an incredibly complex journey. Most of the time the result is a perfect new baby.
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- Written by: Lauren Alex O' Hagan
Mindful eating, a practice rooted in historical concepts like Fletcherism, encourages awareness of food and its effects on the body and mind. This approach helps manage emotional eating, promotes healthier food choices, and can lead to reduced calorie intake. Understanding its principles can transform eating habits and foster a healthier relationship with food.
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- Written by: Roger Dunaway
Falling in love may boost genes in women’s immune systems related to fighting infection, according to new research.
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- Written by: Melissa Gallico
We tell ourselves science is king, but our understanding of the world is shaped through story. We tell stories about the past and call it history. We tell stories about the present and call it news. Our stories about how to act, think, and live are called culture. And our stories about how the natural world works are called science.
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- Written by: Carly Pollack
It is so incredibly easy to get sucked into the illusion that weight loss is all about food. The logical mind thinks, “Why wouldn’t it be? What I eat is causing my weight gain, so this must be about food.” This initiates the quest to try every diet out there, in order to get your body to a place where you feel “good enough.” Confident. Worthy. Desired. Happy.
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- Written by: Lori Barrette
Although people have been eating wheat for thousands of years, one third of US adults now shun foods containing wheat in an effort to avoid gluten.
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- Written by: Corneel Vandelanotte, et al
Regular walking produces many health benefits, including reducing our risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and depression.
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- Written by: Caitlin Coyle
Community-based exercise programs improve physical fitness and quality of life for people with cancer, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Melissa De Witte
At-home DNA testing kits may be popular, but new research finds that not everyone is eager to find out whether they are related to the British royal family or a Neanderthal.
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- Written by: Katie Bohn
Some cannabinoid compounds may inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells, according to new research.
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- Written by: Tamara Bhandari
Women’s brains appear to be about three years younger than men’s of the same chronological age, metabolically speaking, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Kathryn Powley
A new study shows a link between prostate cancer and cancer cells’ uptake of fatty acids.
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- Written by: Kayla Wiles
Enlarged prostates may actually impede the growth of prostate cancer tumors, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Raigan Wheeler
There is no scientifically significant evidence that expensive prescription pain creams and gels relieve soreness better than a placebo, a study finds.
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- Written by: Marla Paul
The first study to directly compare the quality and experience of outpatient care between adults with or without primary care finds that Americans with primary care received significantly more high-value healthcare.
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- Written by: Chloe Reichel
New research suggests that people who know more about the benefits of physical activity spend more time doing it.
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- Written by: Todd Bates
Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a long-lasting genetic change, resulting in an even greater craving for alcohol, according to a new study.
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- Written by: Mike Williams
Organized sports and physical activities aren’t enough to keep homeschoolers fit, research finds.
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- Written by: Esther Robards
People who exercise on a regular basis are more likely to eat healthier, too.
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- Written by: Neil F. Neimark, M.D.
There’s a hidden healing system within you, just waiting to be activated. Learn how to break the barrier and reclaim your well-being.
