Why getting enough rest might be the most uplifting habit you ever build In a culture that celebrates hustle, sleep can feel like a luxury. But science tells a different story. Far from being “downtime,” sleep is one of the most powerful tools we have for boosting mood, sharpening the mind, protecting our health, and […]
Celebrate International Joke Day: July 1st The good news is that it’s true: laughter brings about all sorts of positive things. It relieves stress, depression, and anxiety. It strengthens the immune system, boosts mood, and reduces pain. Laughing elicits a cocktail of hormones, releasing endorphins, which are chemicals that block the perception of pain and […]
Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki gave a 13-minute TED Talk on the “brain-changing benefits of exercise” in March 2018 that millions of people have since seen. What she had to say – the result of her research and personal experience – bears repeating for the good of all. In sum, exercise is the most transformative thing that […]
