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Five Surprising Ways Exercise Changes Your Brain

By Kelly McGonigal — 2020

Moving your body is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your mind.

Read on greatergood.berkeley.edu

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Joy: Evidence of the Divine

What is happiness, and is it achievable? Moreover, is the pursuit of happiness really where we ought to be putting our efforts, or as people of faith and morals, are there other more virtuous pursuits that we should be pursuing?

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Rev. Rebecca Bryan
2019
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The Drama of the Gifted Child: Part 2

Childhood trauma has an effect on adult mental illness

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Marilyn Wedge
2018
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Yoga May Be Good for the Brain

A weekly routine of yoga and meditation may strengthen thinking skills and help to stave off aging-related mental decline, according to a new study of older adults with early signs of memory problems.

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Gretchen Reynolds
2016
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One Easy Way to Find Your Life’s Purpose and Boost Your Brain’s Health

Identifying your purpose in life not only enriches your day-to-day continuum, it also improves your brain health.

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Maria Nemeth
2017
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Getting to the Bottom of the Runner’s High

We can stop crediting endorphins, the natural opioid painkillers produced by our bodies, for the floaty euphoria we often feel during aerobic exercise, according to a nifty new study of men, women and treadmills.

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2021
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You Can Train Your Brain to Thrive During Trauma & Stress—Here’s How

What if we told you that you could actually train your brain to cope after trauma? Elizabeth A.

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Elizabeth A. Stanley
2019
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Hello, Adrenals? It’s Your Brain

You’ve heard of the mind-body connection; here’s how it really works.

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Kathryn Drury Wagner
2016
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Spirituality, Mental Health, and Therapy: The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

Spirituality, physical and mental health are often thought of as three separate tracks in a person's life. This six-part series aims to begin stitching them together, along with therapy, to reveal the critical areas where they influence each other.

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Kevin Anderson
2019
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The Science of Healing Thoughts

A growing body of scientific research suggests that our mind can play an important role in healing our body — or in staying healthy in the first place.

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Gareth Cook
2016
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Connecting Mind & Body to Cope with Infertility: 6 Techniques to Heal.

Through utilizing various mind-body techniques, women struggling with infertility can mitigate emotional stress and emerge with new perspectives.

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Amira Posner
2015
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