A study led by Brown University researchers found that participants in a mindfulness-based blood pressure reduction program improved health behaviors that lower blood pressure. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Practicing mindfulness focused on healthy eating can be good for the heart, a new study shows, because it improves self-awareness and helps people stick to a … Read more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. As gaming experiences go, I’m not sure I’ve experienced anything quite so calming as climbing behind the wheel of a virtual car. This month I’ve been testing: the best PC speakers and best racing wheels. Both immersive … Read more
As I get older, I notice that my peers and I are starting to lose some of the abilities we once took for granted. Aging brings unwelcome changes in our physical fitness, joint health, cognition, and more. And, of course, our pending mortality looms larger for us than it did in our youth. What can … Read more
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Birding gives Southern Nevadans plenty of opportunity to practice mindfulness, an ideal state in which people focus on the present to find a little calm. Canada geese corralling dozens of fluffy goslings at Cornerstone Park. Black-tailed gnatcatchers tending to their nest in a Joshua tree at Red Rock. A brave black-throated sparrow challenging a chuckwalla … Read more
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Mindfulness meditation is primed to save all of us from anxiety and depression, it would seem. It’s also big business: in 2015, this growing industry made nearly USD 1 billion. The money comes from speaking engagements, workshops, books, as well as apps meant to guide you through the process. The popular Headspace app claims 70 … Read more
More than two decades ago, NIH-supported researchers developed a heart-healthy eating plan called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). The DASH diet encourages eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while avoiding saturated fats. Many studies have since confirmed that the DASH diet can help to reduce hypertension, or high blood pressure, and lead to other … Read more