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Gratitude Might Be One Of The Hidden Keys To Lasting Well-Being. 5 Reasons Why + Bonus! [Video]

Filed Under: Mind/Brain, Video

Gratitude Might Be One Of The Hidden Keys To Lasting Well-Being. 5 Reasons Why + Bonus! [Video]


Booster-Shot! Health Can Come From Surprising Places:
Gratitude resurfaces at a time of year when we’re reminded of the virtues we tend to gloss-over,

Sadly, that quality can get lost in the whirl and rush of the 12th month just as we tried to remember it 30+ days before.

Christmas is about thoughtfulness and generosity. New Year’s Eve is about celebrating. And New Year’s Day is about self-reflection.

But in the case of the namesake virtue from that sports & binge-fest holiday in November,

Science says it can actually inspire great things in you; besides just arguing with distant relatives and diversifying the dessert narrative in your life…

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By: Will  /  December 3, 2017  /    

Ladies, Break Out The Dark Chocolate! Gentlemen, Start Your Omega 3s! Because Happiness Really Does Make You Healthy

Filed Under: Aging, Disease, Mind/Brain

Ladies, Break Out The Dark Chocolate! Gentlemen, Start Your Omega 3s! Because Happiness Really Does Make You Healthy
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One Quest Meets Another:
Over time, mankind has set itself many challenges to find purpose & meaning in life.

And one of those big goals is counterintuitive. One that doesn’t necessarily involve outward achievements.

-But Inward ones. All of which lead to it: Happiness.

And once you’re actually surviving, perhaps it’s The Only Goal.

Strangely enough, researchers are finding out some of our dearest desires have significant, yet unexpected side-benefits.

Including, among other things, actually keeping you alive longer…

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By: Will  /  August 5, 2017  /    

Jason Headley’s “F*ck That” Meditation Is Short But Fantastic, Foul-Mouthed Stress-Relief For Your Real Life. [Video]

Filed Under: Mind/Brain, Video

Jason Headley’s “F*ck That” Meditation Is Short But Fantastic, Foul-Mouthed Stress-Relief For Your Real Life. [Video]


The 3rd School Of Meditation We All Needed:
So over the years, we’ve learned a lot about Meditation.

From ancient shamans and their wild claims, all the way to present-day experts like Eckhart Tolle.

And all the while, the discipline has preached a serene, near-wordless detachment in its suggested-state.

It hasn’t been until now that a more purpose-built school for the trials of modern life has taken Meditation into the realm of something practical & liberating.

Jason Headley’s “F*ck That” school of thought…

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By: Will  /  July 29, 2017  /    

Having A Bad Day Or Week? 10+ Mental Breaks To Get Through It + BONUS 4! With Dr. Mike Evans. You Can Do It! [Video]

Filed Under: Mind/Brain, Video

Having A Bad Day Or Week? 10+ Mental Breaks To Get Through It + BONUS 4! With Dr. Mike Evans. You Can Do It!  [Video]


10+ Tips To Help Yourself Get Through Tough Times:
So in this video, Dr. Mike asks, “What if You’re Having A Tough Day, Or Week?”

You might be sad, anxious, regretful, overworked, temporarily-flummoxed, etc.

And there are many real Sources to consider, like: Depression/Anxiety, & also many involved-Solutions like: Problem-Solving, Stress-Management, Mindfulness Meditation, or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.

BUT! Sometimes people want the most easy & simple “get through the day/week”-type advice, just to simply make it through.

So here’s what he says are his best “Easy-Version” tips…

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By: Will  /  June 10, 2017  /    

Video: ASAPScience On The Surprising Discoveries In The Hunt To Cure Depression

Filed Under: Better Living Through Chemistry, Mind/Brain, Sex, Meds, Rock n Roll, Video

Video: ASAPScience On The Surprising Discoveries In The Hunt To Cure Depression


Is There a Biological Cause For Depression?:
With about 350 million people affected worldwide, or about 5% of the world’s population, Depression is a pretty widespread problem.

-Especially given its increased-concentration in 1st world countries (~7%).

Only Anxiety occurs in larger numbers (~18%).

But, what exactly going on inside people with these disorders?

Is it just cognitive-distortions & chemistry, or is there an actual Biological basis for it?

Well in the above video, ASAPScience tries to find out…

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By: Will  /  May 27, 2017  /    

Ancient Tradition Vs. Modern Science: How Deep-Breathing Works For Anxiety & Calms You Down

Filed Under: Better Living Through Chemistry, Mind/Brain, Sex, Meds, Rock n Roll

Ancient Tradition Vs. Modern Science: How Deep-Breathing Works For Anxiety & Calms You Down
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What’s Old Is New Again, Especially If You’re Anxious:
Recently, an interesting mashup of old and new science has happened in the health space.

Modern medicine can’t cure one thing, so people try an old thing.

Science does an investigation, finds one old supplement is snake-oil and another isn’t.

But for thousands of years, health-nuts from far-eastern yogis right down to your Mom have often advised one thing for Anxiety: Take A Deep Breath.

And science may have just figured-out why…

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By: Will  /  April 2, 2017  /    

Video: $75k And A Zip-Line To Some Acid-Dropping Spider Monkeys On St. Bart’s, Brah! Doc Mike Evans On The Science, Myth, & How Of Happy

Filed Under: Bio-Tech, Mind/Brain, Video

Video: $75k And A Zip-Line To Some Acid-Dropping Spider Monkeys On St. Bart’s, Brah! Doc Mike Evans On The Science, Myth, & How Of Happy


What Good Is Health Without Happiness?:
In this video, our old friend Dr. Mike Evans tackles one of the most important results & goals of good health.

Happiness!

What good is a robust physical health if your Mind isn’t along for the party, right?

Well, Dr. Mike goes on to sketch out several of the Sources, Variables, and Misconceptions in this video,

-And most important of-all: What you can Actually Do to improve it!…

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By: Will  /  January 12, 2017  /    

Video: Cracked Takes A Crack At An Honest Antidepressant Commercial + Bonus!

Filed Under: Better Living Through Chemistry, Mind/Brain, Sex, Meds, Rock n Roll, Video, Vitamins/Supplements

Video: Cracked Takes A Crack At An Honest Antidepressant Commercial + Bonus!


The Drug-Pushers Are Here For Your Soul:
In this video, Cracked’s Honest Commercials touches on a little bit of our problems with drug companies.

This time, for Antidepressants.

It’s a bit drier and more ironic than their normal stuff, but a lot of it is dead-on.

Especially about switching medications, the placebo effect on mood disorders, incomplete understanding of depression-mechanics and their brain-chemistry roots,

And most of all, Marketing psychoactive drugs to individual consumers…

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By: Will  /  October 14, 2016  /    

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