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Stressed? Of course you are. Luckily for you, and the entire U.S. population, scientists believe they may have identified the most relaxing song in the world.Music has forever been associated with bringing about relaxation, happiness, and serenity — whether it's a Gregorian chant or some Enya accompanied by a glass of merlot.Neuroscientists in the United Kingdom think they have found the one song that relieves stress and soothes our souls more than any other.

Neuroscientists say this is the most relaxing song in the world

We're entering the time of year when burnout strikes. Whether you're busy, tired or your motivation is just shot, we've all been there. That doesn't mean you have to stay there. While you can't control everything that happens to you, you can intentionally work toward increasing the chemicals in the brain that are associated with happiness.

4 Hormones That Will Help You Hack Your Happiness and Beat Burnout

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Sleeping; we all do it. But despite daily practice, very few of us have actually mastered the art. As someone whose fitness tracker is frequently peeved with their poor sleep, I decided it was time to step up my game, so I enlisted the expert help of Dr Sophie Bostock (aka The Sleep Scientist). She shared a series of sleep tips that have had a transformative effect on my time between the sheets.After trying a few of her tricks for just a few nights, a near-perfect green recovery score replaced the usual slew of yellows on my Whoop 4.0 band (a...

I followed a sleep expert’s advice for four days and the results were almost instant – and it wasn’t just my sleep that benefited

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We often think that looks, charisma, or a magnetic personality are the key ingredients to making others fall for us. But the qualities that truly captivate people often go unnoticed. These are the traits that, while not as flashy or immediately obvious, leave a lasting impression and make others genuinely adore you.

The 5 Charming Traits That Make People Secretly Adore You

Relationships require us to learn new ways of collaborating, communicating, self-reflecting, and of course, growing. If you want to be in a relationship with another person, you have to expand. If you want to be in a conscious relationship, you need to centralize the relationship. Centralizing the relationship often means decentralizing yourself, which can be challenging.

Want A Lasting Relationship? Start Doing This, A Couples Therapist Says

Emma Loewe is the former Sustainability and Health Director at mindbodygreen. She is the author of "Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us" and the co-author of "The Spirit Almanac: A Modern Guide To Ancient Self Care." Emma received her B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy with a specialty in environmental communications from Duke University. In addition to penning over 1,500 mbg articles on topics from the water crisis in California to the rise of urban beekeeping, her work has appeared on Grist, Bloomberg News, Bustle, and Forbes.

Uh, Can You Spot A Narcissist By Their Eating Habits? Research Suggests Maybe

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I had the chance to visit the original Starbucks on Pike Place in Seattle. It looks nothing like the chain I have come to rely upon. Yet the formula is the same. My drip coffee is filled to the brim. I have to pour out coffee to make “room.” (Yes, I’m one of those – a little coffee in my cream, please.)

What My Search for the Perfect Coffee Taught Me About Finding Balance

Previously, I wrote about the red flags you may be dealing with a female psychopath and how female psychopaths target their victims. But how do male psychopaths operate, and what kind of traits and behaviors do they seek in a potential romantic partner? Here are the four surprising traits psychopaths look for in women. Keep in mind that if you were targeted by a psychopathic person, it was not your fault, as they can use both your strengths and your vulnerabilities against you.

Psychopaths Look For Women With These 4 Surprising Traits In Romantic Relationships

Challenging the loneliness stigma can change your life. Here’s how to start. What does it mean to be healthy? Is it to walk at least 10,000 steps a day, get eight hours of sleep, and drink lots of water – or could simply meeting up with friends be the medicine you need?

How to navigate loneliness, according to neuroscience

Many experts consider emotional intelligence a predictor of success and satisfaction. I see it as just one important component of something more substantial and even more empowering: mental strength. Mental strength is the ability to productively regulate your emotions as well as your thoughts and behaviors, especially in the face...

I study and train mentally strong people for a living: Here are 7 things they never do

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Since mindfulness is something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of what you're sensing, thinking, and feeling in the present moment. The...

Meditation And Mindfulness Have a Dark Side That We Don't Talk About

Have you experienced a time in life when you felt lonely, unloved or undervalued? If so, you are not alone. All of us have felt this way at one time or another. Like millions of women from our era, I didn’t always love who I was. Despite the success I had achieved in business and acting, I undervalued myself. Along with a sense of feeling I did not fit in with others, there were prolonged periods of my life where I felt unloved.

10 Steps to Loving Yourself Unconditionally After 60

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Find out what your sleeping position says about your personality. Have you ever wondered what your sleeping position says about you? Most of us have a preferred way to fall asleep—a position we naturally adopt at the end of a long day without even thinking about it. The position you sleep in can give insight into your personality and emotional state.

What Position Do You Sleep In: Your Sleeping Position Can Say Much More About You Than You Think

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Cats are often perceived as independent creatures, content with solitude and self-sufficiency. However, the question remains: do cats feel sadness when left alone? This article delves into the emotional lives of cats, exploring whether they experience feelings akin to sadness and how solitude impacts their well-being.

New Research Reveals: Do Cats Feel Sadness When Left Alone?

A recent study led by researchers at the University of Cambridge reveals that mindfulness training may induce altered states of consciousness, such as disembodiment and unity. The researchers emphasize the importance of awareness among mindfulness teachers and students about these potential side effects. Mindfulness training and altered states. The study...

Mindfulness can lead to altered states of consciousness

Sleep divorce might sound like a dramatic term, but it's simply when couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms to improve their rest. This practice is becoming more common, with many finding it beneficial for their health and relationship. Why? Because quality sleep is crucial for overall well-being. Snoring, different schedules, or restless movements can disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue and irritability. By opting for separate sleeping arrangements, couples often report better sleep and less conflict. Curious about the benefits and how it works? Let's dive into 23 facts about sleep divorce that might surprise you.

23 Facts About Sleep Divorce

Yes! We create our own anxiety. It’s true! Maybe you think it’s the situation. Maybe you think it’s about your health, money or relationships. You’re thinking… “If the situation just got better, everything would be okay.” But the truth is that while you are going through a stressful situation, the thing that is causing your anxiety is what you are thinking.

Do You Create Your Own Anxiety?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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The Neuroscience of Happiness – No, It Has Nothing to Do with Alcohol!

August 2nd marked International Beer Day – followed by International Hangover Day the next day. The liquor industry has invested trillions of dollars to convince us...

The Neuroscience of Happiness – No, It Has Nothing to Do with Alcohol!

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