People who are holistically-minded often refer to the mind-body connection. They are suggesting that they have discovered a conduit between our mental and physical being. Many react in surprise when I ...

As you read this, draw your attention to your jaw. Are you aware of any sensations? Are there areas of tension? Does your jaw feel tight or relaxed? Now imagine releasing any tension. What would that ...

In the popular childhood song, “The Skeleton Dance,” we may recall singing about different body parts being connected, such as, “The backbone’s connected to the neck bone.” However, the more abstract ...

I consider myself a workaholic. But as much as I love my job, being an entrepreneur and founder of my own projects equals being in a perpetual state of hyper-control and stress. Spas, one-off ...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a great time to remember that mental health is health. It touches everything, from your work and relationships to your physical well-being. According to ...

Dualism holds that the mind and body are separate, with mental experiences not fully explained by physical processes alone. René Descartes popularized dualism by arguing the mind is non-physical while ...

There is a pattern playing out across boardrooms, law firms, and executive teams that no one is talking about openly.

Mitochondria might be the secret to understanding the mind-body connection. Mitochondrial psychobiologist Martin Picard ...

Some workouts leave you buzzing, muscles pumping, and energy on high. Others leave you wondering if you made any progress at all. The difference often comes down to more than just the weight on the ...

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In addition to being scientifically incorrect, there’s no reliable evidence that PVT works to relieve people of their ...

Experts say practicing yoga at home may help improve flexibility, reduce stress, support mental health, and boost overall ...