Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Greg Anderson
After I was told by my surgeon that he thought I had about thirty days to live, I was put in touch with an exceptional cancer survivor who was convinced that healing and forgiveness are inextricably linked. After weeks of resistance, I took her counsel to heart...
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- Written by: Barry Eaton
As the number of lives affected by cancer has increased around the globe every year, it is hard to find someone in our circle of family, friends and colleagues whose lives have not been touched in some way.
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- Written by: Tamara Bhandari, Washington University in St. Louis
Disrupting just one night of sleep in healthy, middle-aged adults causes an increase in amyloid beta, a brain protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease, a small study suggests.
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- Written by: Alex Lickerman MD
People who suffer from panic attacks on a regular basis will often say that having them makes them feel as if they're about to die. That's how the only panic attack I ever experienced felt, too.
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- Written by: Laura Oleniacz, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Black women who drink more than 14 alcoholic drinks per week have a significantly higher risk of invasive breast cancer than those who drink less, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Chuck Fata & Suzette Hodnett
Our bodies have forgotten how relaxation feels. We have come to accept our fast-paced, over-loaded, and increasingly impersonal lives as normal. As self-help author and motivational speaker Richard Carlson stated, "Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness."
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- Written by: Derek Thompson, University of Missouri
Diet is not a contributing factor to the significant gastrointestinal issues common among children with autism spectrum disorder, research finds.
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- Written by: Tamara Bhandari, Washington University in St. Louis
A new study shows that long-time use of heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors is associated with an increased risk of death.
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- Written by: Gregory Plotnikoff MD & Mark Weisberg PhD
Stress is both a cause of trouble and the result of trouble. As the first step in empowering you to change your bodily reactions to stress, we ask you to observe and notice what kinds of stressors exist for you. You can't change it if you don't see it or feel it or know about it.
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- Written by: Robert Sanders, University of California, Berkeley
Our sense of smell is key to the enjoyment of food, so it may be no surprise that obese mice in a recent study who lost their sense of smell also lost weight.
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- Written by: Paul Cross, Bangor University and Dan Rigby, University of Manchester
A recent study reveals alarming trends in food safety practices among chefs and the public, highlighting unsafe behaviors that could lead to food-borne illnesses. Despite strict regulations, many chefs in award-winning establishments admit to risky practices, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current food hygiene initiatives.
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- Written by: Agata Vitale, Bath Spa University
Creative arts have emerged as a powerful tool in trauma recovery, providing an alternative to traditional medication and psychotherapy. By enabling individuals to express their experiences non-verbally, creative processes help assimilate traumatic memories and foster healing. This approach not only aids personal recovery but also facilitates community healing and cultural dialogue among affected groups.
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- Written by: Robin Tricoles, University of Arizona
Your body has a maximum operating temperature, according to a physician who knows an overheated person when she sees one.
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- Written by: Stacy Malkan, US Right To Know
Some industry messaging efforts are so heavy-handed they end up highlighting their own PR tactics more than the message they are trying to convey.
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- Written by: Kara Gavin, University of Michigan
One in three people has a potentially nasty parasite hiding in the body—tucked away in tiny cysts that the immune system can’t eliminate and antibiotics can’t touch.
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- Written by: Alexis Blue, University of Arizona
The link between exercise and the brain may be a product of our evolutionary history and past as hunter-gatherers, researchers say.
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- Written by: Andrew Brown, UNSW
Some people on very low-carb diets say they feel euphoric, have clear minds and lose their appetite.
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- Written by: Greg Richter, University of Pennsylvania
Eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think.
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- Written by: AJ Earley
Fasting has been used for centuries as both a remedy and a booster in all areas of health: physical, mental, and emotional. In the 21st century, fasting is often looked down upon. It is left out of anti-obesity initiatives because doctors don’t view it as a safe remedy for weight loss...
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- Written by: Nicole Lee, Curtin University and Rob Hester, University of Melbourne
Research reported last week found “even moderate drinking” could “damage the brain”.
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- Written by: Keri Szejda, Arizona State University Andrew Maynard, Arizona State University
The environmental advocacy group Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) on June 15 released a study about dietary lead exposure, with a focus on food intended for babies and young children.
