Breathing is traditionally thought of as an automatic process driven by the brainstem—the part of the brain controlling such life-sustaining functions as heartbeat and sleeping patterns. But new and unique research, involving recordings made directly from within the brains of humans undergoing neurosurgery, shows that breathing can also change your brain.
Meditation and mindfulness have been quickly adopted by Americans due to its benefits in improving work performance, personal relationships, and health. Even just one week of brief daily mindfulness meditation practice has been found to produce significant benefits, like these.
The holidays are a difficult time for many of those who struggle with eating disorders. Six of our writers courageously shared their messages to their past selves. Check them out below.
During the stress of finals week, every college student is tempted to just heat up some Top Ramen or just skip eating altogether. I’m here to tell you, you are worth more than that. Here are some quick and healthy meals to get you to fight through finals.
If you’re as much of a music lover as I am, you’ve probably heard of Shawn Mendes. His campaign is what helped lift me out of my depression enough for me to seek out professional help. I realized that I was worth saving and I had people rooting for me.
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by the thought of tackling a million tasks at once that you become paralyzed in fear?
I’ve always struggled with my self-confidence. I constantly had the fear that I was being judged and ridiculed by my peers. Now that I’m 19, I’ve grown out of some of those fears thanks to my 12-year-old sister, Evie.
