Will a 5-minute-a-day breathing exercise really make you feel calmer?

Will a 5-minute-a-day breathing exercise really make you feel calmer?

He explains to me how our breathing is intrinsically linked to our nervous system. “The way we breathe directly affects our mind and body. If we breathe calmly, we will create a sense of calm and calm thoughts will follow. Often when we are stressed, we breathe erratically, with rapid or short breaths. In short, … Read more

5 self-care tips for better mental health among men – Times of India

5 self-care tips for better mental health among men – Times of India

The recent pandemic brought a drastic change in our lives, and we have become more concerned than ever about our well-being and personal care. Self-care is not limited to caring for your skin but also concerns your mental and physical health. Inspirational speaker and author Devina Kaur shares some easy-to-do tips men can incorporate into … Read more

How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health

How mindfulness and dance can stimulate a part of the brain that can improve mental health

For Adrianna Mendrek’s conversation Like a thick, velvety headband, the somatosensory cortex arches across the top of the brain from just above one ear to the other. I fell in love with the brain as an undergraduate pursuing a career in neuroscience, but had been largely ignorant of this structure for years, as it seemed … Read more