Beware of Mindfulness
July 23, 2024
A popular meditation technique derived from ancient Buddhism "can be harmful – and can even make mental health worse."
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Semantic Inflation Can Create False Trends
July 13, 2023
The rise in anxiety can look downright depressing. But maybe it's an artifact of "concept creep" instead.
Evolutionary Psychology Tries to Replace Religion
April 8, 2023
Anything a church can do, evolution can do better, think evolutionary psychologists. But is science on their side?
Why God Created Sleep
November 26, 2022
Enjoy your naps and bedtime rest. God is refreshing your body and brain.
How to Correct a Theophobe
June 13, 2021
Psychologists are the worst when it comes to illogical theories about the "evolution of religion."
Object of Meditation Matters
September 6, 2020
People with depression who have been taught mindfulness and meditation do not always get better. Why not?
The Opposite of Worry Is Awe
June 30, 2019
There's nothing better than seeing the power and beauty of nature to take your mind off your worries. Or is there?
Nature Time Improves Health, Well-Being
July 17, 2018
Stressed? Depressed? Take a forest bath. Another major study shows that outdoor exposure is good for the body and mind.
Don't Be a Snowflake
December 11, 2016
Psychologists find that people willing to face spiritual challenges have better mental health.
Mental Miracles You Don't Know About
October 18, 2016
Your brain and eyes do things that scientists didn't discover till recently.
Your Body Needs Its Nature Medicine
July 17, 2016
Trapping yourself indoors most of the day? Studies show that health improves with outdoor experiences in nature.
Adult Brain Can Build New Neurons
February 23, 2015
A dogma-challenging find raises a question: does the environment create the mind?
Anxiety May Shorten Your Cell Life
July 12, 2012
Two newly published studies involving thousands of nurses show that lifestyle and attitude might influence the age of your cells.