Archive for July 2025
Feel Better in Minutes (Without Thinking Positive Thoughts)
The focus of this week’s Better You, Backed by Science is a science-backed way to boost your mood and energy without even having to think positive thoughts. You’ve probably heard of the power pose. It’s that confident Wonder Woman or Superman stance that makes you feel stronger and more self-assured. It really works. I do it myself,…
Read More18 Reasons Why Kindness Is Pure Magic (and Backed by Science)
1. Kindness counteracts stress
Physiologically, kindness is the opposite of stress. It soothes stress-related regions of the brain and brings calming effects throughout the body.
Why “toning” your vagus nerve can boost your health
A daily practice to support your heart, brain, and immune system There’s a lot of buzz around the vagus nerve these days, but many people still don’t fully understand what it is, how it works, or why it matters so much for health. So this week’s Better You, Backed by Science is dedicated to why “toning” your vagus nerve…
Read MoreStop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that Works
Your Mirror Neuron System doesn’t just mirror actions. It mirrors emotions.
This means that when you spend time around people who are stressed, anxious, angry, or happy or cheerful… your brain tends to copy them.
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