Tennis, running, soccer, basketball, canoeing, gymnastics, surfing, horseback riding… There are so many different ways to exercise that it’s impossible to not like any of them. Exercise benefits the body and mind in many ways. But be careful. There are…
Is it possible to be happier just by doing mental training exercises? The answer is yes! The last two decades of research into positive psychology have revealed that it’s possible to train your brain and that you can actually change the…
What kind of activity do you do to feel better about yourself, that is also healthy? If your answer is exercise then you’re on the right track! People who don’t do any physical activity tend to diminish the importance of the…
Looking out the window and letting your eyes get lost in the glass isn’t a waste of time. Sometimes, when you’re looking out that threshold, you’re not actually trying to look at the outside world. What you might be trying to…
Power walking is a good alternative for starting moderate exercise. It helps us not only to stay in good shape, but also allows us to disconnect from our problems and concerns. Therefore, promoting good health. This consists of walking at…
Neck pain is one of the most common problems of the general population. In most cases, the discomfort is muscular in nature; therefore, they can be easily treated with the use of exercise to take care of your neck. On…
Start exercising regularly is a really hard thing to do. The inertia of the first day – or of the first weeks – can make you not get into the habit of working out. You end up scrapping the idea…
Exercise is not only extremely positive for the health of our hearts, it is also good for the brain. It is not just a way to keep us in good physical shape or improve our mood. It is also a…
A lot of the guides that try to help improve our lives on both a physical and psychological level recommend a series of keys. These are strategies and ideas that are easy to explain and argue in favor of. However, they’re not so…
The word sophrology comes from Greek. It combines sos (harmony), phren (consciousness) and logos (study, reason). It’s a scientific discipline originating in Spain, in the medical field. Its main goal is to see how we can boost the positive side of our mental capacities.…
Nootropics are also known as “smart drugs” because of the benefits they claim to offer, which are significant. Proponents say they increase mental capacity and enhance cognitive function. Their popularity in the last few years has skyrocketed. Thousands of people now…
Exercise is probably the #1 recommendation doctors and psychologists could give. It speeds up your brain, strengthens your muscles, and generates endorphins, the happiness hormone. To each their own, but lately there’s one kind of exercise that’s been getting very popular: pilates.…
We all know that exercise is great for your brain. Physical activity oxygenates the blood and stimulates circulation, both of which are beneficial for your brain. It improves and sharpens intellectual functions and perception. But that’s not all. It also…
You don’t need to be an expert to know that connecting with nature is a great way to relax our stressed mind. You don’t need sophisticated scientific devices to prove it. All it takes is to go hiking in some greenery…
Haruki Murakami is one of those unusual writers who enjoys the approval of both the public and literary critics. For example, if we look at the list of the latest Nobel prize winners in literature, a lot of readers —…
To be immune to something means to be protected from it. And that’s the purpose of the immune system. It’s the body’s natural defense to fight against infections. That ‘s why, if the immune system is weak, your body’s capacity…
One of the most fun ways to combat brain aging is by dancing. That’s right – on top of being great exercise for your body, dancing is also wonderful for your mind. It’s an amazing, fun way of keeping your brain…
With today’s lifestyle, we absolutely must take care of our bodies and minds. Out of all the forms of physical training, running is one of the most popular and also one of the healthiest. That is, of course, if your…
Physical activity helps keep us in good health and prevents all kinds of illnesses. Regular exercise is an excellent way to clear the mind, make smarter decisions, and feel better.