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8 simple breathing techniques experts swear by to boost calm, focus, and energy

We inhale and exhale all day, every day, without thinking about it—but when we cultivate awareness of our breath, something ...

It's Rare To Be Bored These Days, But Psychologists Say We Need To Practice Boredom. Here's Why.

Experts are divided over whether it's healthy to be bored. Here's why boredom is beneficial, and how to practice it the right ...
Psychology Today

One Big Reason Why Mindfulness Is So Good for Anxiety

Need help motivating yourself to consistently use mindfulness for anxiety? Here's one of the biggest reasons why it helps so ...
Hindustan Times

Chennai fitness trainer shares 7 exercises to strengthen major muscle groups: Basic squats, hinges, and more

If your workout routine seems overcrammed with multiple exercises, maybe its lacking structure. Fitness coach Raj shares 7 movements targeting key muscles. If your workout routine is crammed with ...
Morning Call PA

This nonprofit is teaching Lehigh Valley students how to be mindful. Here’s how it’s helping Bethlehem students

Chloe Roman clasped her hands together in prayer position, slowly raised them over her head, and then wiggled her fingers as she floated her hands back down to waist level. She calls it “unicorn ...
The Conversation

Mindfulness won’t burn calories, but it might help you stick with your health goals

Masha Remskar previously received funding from UK Research & Innovation's Economic and Social Research Council, and served as Head of Science at the Medito Foundation. The Medito Foundation is a ...
Healio

Psychological care, exercise may provide long-term relief of low back pain

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Evidence of long-term effectiveness is particularly important for patients with chronic, fluctuating low back ...
The Conversation

Mindfulness is gaining traction in American schools – but it isn’t clear what students are learning

Deborah L. Schussler receives funding from Spencer Foundation. Writing, reading, math and mindfulness? That last subject is increasingly joining the three classic courses, as more young students in ...
Star Tribune

Veterans in Minneapolis VA study used mindfulness to combat chronic pain

Don Allen’s left knee has hurt ever since an accident during his Army service in 1981. His right knee has been acting up as well. But the St. Paul man has one surefire way to blunt the pain: Doing the ...