Better You, Backed by Science

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Feel Better in Minutes (Without Thinking Positive Thoughts)

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 30, 2025

The focus of this week’s Better You, Backed by Science is a science-backed way to boost your…

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Why “toning” your vagus nerve can boost your health

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 23, 2025

A daily practice to support your heart, brain, and immune system There’s a lot of…

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Stop “Catching” Stress: A Mirror Neuron Trick that Works

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 16, 2025

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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Want to Feel Happier? Be Happy for Other people

By Dr David R Hamilton | July 7, 2025

When you be happy for other people, you’re literally ‘being’ happy. It’s called ‘confelicity’.

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