The Vagus Nerve: Your Secret Superpower
Research shows that our longest nerve in the body has superpowers - both mentally and physically. 6 ways to engage your vagus nerve.
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Melissa Hughes
- Jan 13
- 4 min
4 Ways You Can Bounce Back Better from Adversity
What makes some people fall apart and give up while others are able to bounce back stronger than ever? The answer may surprise you!
Melissa Hughes
- Oct 22, 2020
- 3 min
All Threats are NOT Created Equal
The primary goal of the brain is to predict how to minimize threats and maximize rewards. This is why the brain hates uncertainty.
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 11, 2020
- 4 min
6 "In-the-Moment" De-Stress Strategies for Work
We all know that stress is bad for us physically and mentally. Calm your mind and reduce anxiety in minutes with these simple strategies.
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10, 2020
- 4 min
This is why we LOVED Grumpy Cat
Research shows that warm fuzzy images of animals and babies can make us happier, increase our resilience to stress and prime our brains for
Melissa Hughes
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
A 60-Second Brain Hack for a Competitive Edge
New research shows the vagus nerve can not only help up pump the brakes on stress but also give us a cognitive competitive advantage.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
3 Brainy Secrets in Food Cravings
COVID disrupted our routines and increased anxiety and stress. It also created the perfect conditions for food cravings and weight gain.
Melissa Hughes
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
One Secret to Reducing Stress at Work
Researchers have found that stimulating the brain’s learning center counters the detrimental effects of stress including negative emotions,
Melissa Hughes
- May 26, 2020
- 4 min
When the Silver Linings Tarnish
It’s hard to keep going when our brains are constantly pumping out stress hormones and on high alert.
Melissa Hughes
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Mindfulness isn't New-Age Nonsense - It's Neuroscience
Mindfulness has been a topic of extensive research on the effects and management of stress and has found to have considerable physical, ment
Melissa Hughes
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
7 Ways to Boost the Immune System and Reclaim a Sense of Control
Chronic stress depresses the immune system and increases the risk of several types of illnesses making you more susceptible to viral illness
Melissa Hughes
- Apr 8, 2020
- 4 min
The Stress of Uncertainty
Most of us are creatures of habit. When life throws a curveball, the stress we experience impacts our physical and emotional health.
Melissa Hughes
- Mar 26, 2020
- 3 min
The Catch-22 of the Pandemic Panic
Anxiety thrives on uncertainty. When we feel like we have no control over a threat or danger, such as the current coronavirus situation, the