Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide, yet up to 80 percent of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable. Much attention goes to the familiar risk factors: smoking, high cholesterol, hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. These remain …
Grounding practices for stress, anxiety, and cognitive overload—based on mindfulness and neuroscience Feeling disconnected from the present moment is something many individuals experience, especially during periods of stress or cognitive overload. But when this disconnection becomes intense—like a temporary …
Breathing exercises, particularly mindful breathing, are among the most recognized practices for managing stress. However, for many individuals, the idea of sitting in silence and focusing solely on the breath can seem daunting, if not impossible. Whether due to physical …
Wellbeing often brings to mind a sense of feeling good, but it’s more than just a pleasant state. Wellbeing is a dynamic condition, continuously tested by life’s ups and downs. To achieve a positive sense of wellbeing, our mental, physical, …
Sleep is a vital function, that exists even in very primitive animals. When we do not sleep all body functions are disturbed and the consequences of not sleeping are so dramatic, that in the past sleep deprivation was used as …