Life Changes
Healing Through Storytelling: Lessons from The Odyssey
The journey of Odysseus in Homer's 'The Odyssey' offers profound insights into healing...
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- Written by: Kathleen Porter.
Many of us know that our children’s posture is a problem. We struggle to know what to do about it, having already learned the futility of simply telling a child to “sit up straight.” Truth be told, we often are at a loss to know how to inhabit our own bodies in ways that are comfortable and relaxed, yet strong and energetic.
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- Written by: Jayne Morris
If you have been struggling with self-confidence or simply want to increase you sense of inner power, there is a simple, yet extremely effective martial arts technique that can help you reconnect with your inner brilliance.
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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: 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: Joyce Meek Yates & Amanda Conrad
Social situations can have a positive influence on your personal health choices. Studies show that the more socially active a person is, the better their memory.
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- Written by: Nigel Stepto, Victoria University
Vibration machines promise significant fitness benefits with minimal effort, claiming that just ten minutes of use equals an hour of traditional exercise. However, evidence supporting these claims is mixed, particularly concerning weight loss. While some studies suggest benefits for certain populations, more research is needed to validate the effectiveness of these machines for general fitness.
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- Written by: Alexis Blue, University of Arizona
Some neighborhood designs more conducive to exercise and general well-being than others, new research shows.
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- Written by: David Orenstein, Brown University
Fluid is a previously unacknowledged source of the tension we feel when we stretch our muscles, research suggests.
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- Written by: Mantak Chia
When we feel criticized (by others or by ourselves), it is often the psoas that reacts by contracting or hardening and becoming rigid. Taoists refer to the psoas as the muscle of the soul because of its connection to our deepest essence and core identity.
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- Written by: Sy Abudu, New York University
Three things happen to the brain when we exercise, says Wendy Suzuki, professor of neural science and psychology at New York University. She offers a quick explanation in just 90 seconds.
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- Written by: Alexis Blue, University of Arizona
In a remote area of Tanzania, Hadza men leave their huts on foot, armed with bows and poison-tipped arrows, to hunt for their next meal. Meanwhile, Hadza women gather tubers, berries, and other fruits.
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- Written by: Morgan Sherburne, University of Florida
Everyone knows that exercise helps keep weight off and is good for your heart. Now, scientists say it also appears to prevent age-related hearing loss in mice.
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- Written by: Sheena Rice, University of Missouri
Minimal exercise may be all it takes for postmenopausal women to better regulate insulin, maintain metabolic function, and help prevent significant weight gain, a new study suggests.
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- Written by: Doug Bennett, University of Florida
Exercise releases irisin, a hormone that helps the body shed fat and keeps it from forming, new research shows.
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- Written by: Angie Hunt, Iowa State University
The key to sticking with an exercise program is actually enjoying it, new research shows.
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- Written by: Chris Mills, University of Portsmouth
British breasts are getting bigger, with an annual survey indicating the average woman’s bra size has increased from a 36C to a 36DD
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- Written by: Susan Manko, University of Pittsburgh
They have identified the neural networks that connect the cerebral cortex to the adrenal medulla, which is responsible for the body’s rapid response in stressful situations.
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- Written by: James Thie, Cardiff Metropolitan University
The sight of the determined, lycra-clad jogger has become a familiar feature of urban parks around the world. Jogging – defined as “the activity of running at a steady, gentle pace”
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- Written by: Daniel J Wilkinson, University of Nottingham and Philip J Atherton, University of Nottingham
Sometimes, older men seem to possess incredible strength for their age. People call it “old man strength”. But is it an actual phenomenon? Do older guys really retain their strength? Or even get stronger?
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- Written by: Sheena Rice, University of Missouri
As women enter menopause, their levels of physical activity decrease, but it hasn’t been understood why.
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- Written by: Maureen Sangiorgio
Beginning exerciser to triathlete, we know that exercise does us good. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends a fitness program combining cardio and strength training. But what you eat is just as important...
