What Does the Sleeping Brain Do When It Hears Music?

What Does the Sleeping Brain Do When It Hears Music? A study published in Nature Neuroscience highlights brain activity that happens when a sleeping person hears music. A team of UCLA researchers examined brain activity in the cerebral cortex of epilepsy patients....

Does Listening to Sad Music Actually Make You Happier?

Does Listening to Sad Music Actually Make You Happier? By Anna Samson, BBC Music Magazine – August 16, 2022 A study suggests that listening to sad music when you’re feeling down doesn’t make you feel worse but actually improves your mood. The study, carried out...

Breathwork for Beginners

Breathwork for Beginners Breathing techniques may help move your body into a more relaxed and stress-free state.  Functional and integrative medicine specialist Melissa Young, MD, explains the science of breathing and how embracing the art of breathwork can bring you...

What is Journaling?

What is Journaling? Journaling is a written account of your thoughts and feelings as you navigate everyday life. The beauty of journaling is that there’s no right or wrong way to do it. It’s a deeply personal experience that can take many forms. One day, journaling...

Positive Thinking Day

Positive Thinking Day Positive Thinking Day is celebrated on September 13 every year to highlight the rewards of positive thinking. Positive Thinking Day is all about thinking positive thoughts. It’s easy to be pessimistic and cynical about things — which is not...