Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness

Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness Many people write down their goals and either forget about them or take them off the list once they’ve been accomplished. Renée Onque, a health and wellness reporter at CNBC Make It, has a different way of monitoring her achievements. Onque said she types a “heartfelt email” to herself and … Continue reading “Neuroscientist-Approved Habit to Boost Happiness”

Stay Motivated

Stay Motivated When things get tough or when procrastination hits you hard, it’s difficult to push through and carry out the task at hand. This is a time when you need motivation. The Guardian spoke with 17 experts who shared tips on staying motivated when facing challenges. Use Your Imagination During a strenuous workout, Diana … Continue reading “Stay Motivated”

Get Happier As You Age

Get Happier As You Age Dr. Kerry Burnight has witnessed much suffering among her geriatric patients. For example, in the first 20 years of her career, the geriatrician said she regularly saw people alone, “slumped over in their wheelchairs, who were like, “I don’t have any purpose in my life.” At first, Dr. Burnight thought that … Continue reading “Get Happier As You Age”

Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?

Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You? Sometimes, after a tough day, it’s heartwarming to have your dog greet you at the door, barking, jumping on you, and running in circles. Your dog may also get excited when she sees you grabbing her favorite toy because she knows that it’s playtime with … Continue reading “Why Does Your Dog Get So Excited To See You?”

Happiness Tips

Happiness Tips The happiest and most successful lives are built the same way great companies are—through courage, confidence, and a willingness to take calculated risks, according to Arthur Brooks, a social scientist and professor at Harvard University. Those who are afraid to take risks can do the necessary research and soul-searching to nurture and develop … Continue reading “Happiness Tips”

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years

Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years As a general practitioner in London, England, Dr. Alka Patel worked long hours caring for her patients, then went home to care for her husband and three children, and slept no more than four hours a night. On her 39th birthday in 2011, … Continue reading “Habits of a Longevity Doctor Who Reversed Her Age by 30 Years”

Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise

Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise Amy Glover said she tried nearly everything to reach her goal of 10,000 steps a day. However, no matter what she did, whether it was treadmill interval sessions, taking a walk at lunchtime, or VO2 max training, which measures the amount of oxygen … Continue reading “Japanese Interval Walking: What Is It and Can It Help With Exercise”

Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness

Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness Meik Wiking (pronounced “Mike Viking”), CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Denmark, recalled spending a weekend at a cabin in Sweden with some friends one December. It had snowed, and the friends decided to go for a hike. When they returned to the cabin, they built a … Continue reading “Denmark’s No. 1 Secret To Happiness”

Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health

Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health A part of your body that health and wellness experts recommend paying attention to and keeping as healthy as possible is your digestive system.  The digestive system, also known as the digestive tract or gut, is just as important as the immune system or the cardiovascular system. … Continue reading “Best Fruits & Vegetables for Your Gut Health”