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Nov 4, 2020
4 min

Brain Overload? 5 Ways to Reboot

The human brain is amazing, but you don’t have to be a neuroscientist to know when you're on overload. Here are 5 scientific ways to reboot.

Why Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine

Melissa Hughes

Nov 4, 2020
2 min

Why Laughter Really IS the Best Medicine

Over the last few decades, we've learned a lot about how laughter affects the brain, the body, and our overall well-being.

Melissa Hughes

Sep 4, 2020
5 min

Unmet Expectations or Magical Thinking?

Our expectations influence our reality as well as our interactions with those around us.

6 "In-the-Moment" De-Stress Strategies for Work

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.

3 Brainy Secrets to Conquer Food Cravings

Melissa Hughes

Jul 6, 2020
4 min

3 Brainy Secrets to Conquer 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

May 27, 2020
3 min

Feeling Lonely is More Than a Feeling

With Americans more physically isolated now because of coronavirus stay-at-home orders, loneliness is the second pandemic.

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.

4 Ways to be More Mindful in Less Than a Minute

Melissa Hughes

May 20, 2020
2 min

4 Ways to be More Mindful in Less Than a Minute

Are you interested in mindfulness meditation, but not sure if you have the know-how or the time? Mindfulness doesn’t have to be time-consumi

7 Ways to Boost the Immune System and Reclaim a Sense of Control

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

Melissa Hughes

Dec 21, 2018
4 min

4 Ways to a Smarter Brain

Are you one of the 42% of Americans who will make a New Year’s resolution this year? If so, then losing weight or eating healthier is a l...

Melissa Hughes

Dec 21, 2018
2 min

12 Steps to Take Better Care of You

Each of us have been given an amazing brain with unique gifts and talents. But it is the mind and soul that enables us to share those gif...

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