Do you feel like even when it’s not the holiday season you have a little touch of Ebenezer Scrooge in you? Do you find it difficult to smile and laugh, make friends, or take pleasure in the little things? Do you want more happiness in your life? Research from the University of Manchester recently published … Read more
We’ve all stood in front of an empty closet, surveying our wardrobe and pondering which outfit we should wear, and while something as simple as picking out a shirt or a pair of pants may seem trivial, a new study reveals that the clothing choices we make can give us insight into our moods. A … Read more
You suffer from chronic joint pain – Vicodin and Demerol have no effect on you anymore. You head to the doctor for some relief and she has some good news. There’s an even better, more powerful drug on the market and you’re eligible! She gives you the script: one hour of meditation for the next … Read more
New research is offering a welcome and effective new tool to elementary school teachers in the Miami area. Miami Country Day School teachers are using mindfulness techniques to help students stay more focused, disciplined, and on task. Mindfulness, the key principle of Buddhism and incorporates focused breathing and meditation to achieve a higher level of … Read more
Like a fine wine, life seems to get better with age, according to a newly released cross-cultural study. The study, conducted by researchers at Warwick University, included 10,000 participants from the United Kingdom and the U.S. who completed a survey on age and happiness. It revealed that happiness tends to increase quite significantly for the … Read more