Mindfulness, compassion therapies ease depression, anxiety and stress
Mindfulness-based therapies may help treat many mental health challenges. A new study investigates how compassion-focused therapies measure
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B Grace Bullock PhD
- Jan 3, 2020
- 7 min
Harnessing the vagus nerve to build stress resilience
Chronic stress harms your nervous system and your relationships. Here's what you can do to build resilience and boost relationship health.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Dec 13, 2019
- 2 min
Experts Agree. Yoga is Great for Your Brain
A review of the scientific evidence finds that yoga enhances many of the same brain structures and functions as aerobic exercise.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Dec 1, 2019
- 2 min
What happens when you mix meditation with magic mushrooms?
New research has found that the chemical in magic mushrooms combined with meditation can improve social functioning.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Nov 13, 2019
- 6 min
How to fight stress with intentional breathing
This simple yet effective form of deep breathing defuses the stress feedback loop and teaches your brain and body to relax.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Nov 10, 2019
- 2 min
Mindfulness may reduce stress for students experiencing racism
New research explores the role of compassion-based meditation in boosting the mental health of students who experience racism.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Should you try mindfulness at work?
Research review finds mindfulness at work may reduce anxiety, burnout and distress. But is that enough?
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Oct 28, 2019
- 2 min
Study shows how stress may be killing you
Researchers in Sweden find that people with stress-related disorders are at greater risk for life-threatening infections.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Oct 25, 2019
- 2 min
Mindfulness may curb loneliness
Researchers find that mindfulness skills like attention, openness and acceptance may reduce loneliness and increase social connection.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Oct 5, 2019
- 2 min
10 best mindful travel tips
Traveling can be stressful. Here are the 10 best mindful self-care travel tips for an enjoyable and productive adventure.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
Breathing right improves brain efficiency
New research suggests that paying attention to the breath might be the answer to improving brain function.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
Amazing study links breathing to brain activity affecting attention, mood and body awareness
Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in New York have uncovered how breathing states trigger brain networks associate
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 2 min
Yoga, meditation may keep your brain sharp
Can yoga and meditation help stave off cognitive decline and increase your brain’s efficiency and resilience? A study led by researchers at
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
How yoga promotes mind-body stress resilience
Research shows that YOGA and other practices can increase heart rate variability, reduce stress, and boost and your overall health.
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 1 min
Minding your life
It can sometimes (or often) feel like taking time to nourish and feed your heart and life is challenging. This is particularly true when...
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 5 min
How yoga helps relieve stress & balance the nervous system
When it comes to stress and building resilience, Western science and yoga philosophy share very similar perspectives. Originally...
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
Are your thoughts aging you?
Why do some people enjoy good health while others age far before their time? According to science, the answer lies in the complex interplay
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 3 min
5 Surefire Tips for Making Your Resolutions Stick
Considering something new? Here are 5 great tips for making your resolutions stick. I’m a big believer in setting intentions, and making...
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 2 min
Response to daily stressors may affect brains of older adults
Stressors like getting stuck in traffic are inevitable. Taking life in stride may help older adults keep their brains healthy. How you...
B Grace Bullock PhD
- Sep 16, 2019
- 4 min
Self-care isn't selfish. It's a necessity
How many times have you made plans to take a walk, go to the gym or spend time with family then skipped it because a something “came up...