Have you ever noticed that you feel happier and more energized after a good workout? There’s a reason for that! When you exercise, your brain releases endorphins, which are hormones that have mood-boosting effects. In this short video, we’ll explore the psychology of endorphins and how they work to improve your mood. We’ll also talk…
As many parents know, turning off a child’s gaming console in the middle of gameplay is a surefire way to trigger a tantrum. WSJ Family & Tech columnist Julie Jargon explains why. Don’t miss a WSJ video, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/14Q81Xy More from the Wall Street Journal: Visit WSJ.com: http://www.wsj.com Visit the WSJ Video Center: https://wsj.com/video…
If you could do one thing – the most important thing – to influence the life of a young child, what would that be (it’s likely not what you first bring to mind)? We want to improve the wellbeing of children – our own, in our community, and in the world, so thinking globally about…
“Have you ever had a gut feeling or butterflies in your stomach? Has hunger ever changed your mood? Our bellies and brains are physically and biochemically connected in a number of ways, meaning the state of our intestines can alter the way our brains work and behave, giving a whole new meaning to ‘Food for…
Rather than examining what takes your breath away, Sundar Balasubramanian, a radiation oncology researcher studies what breath gives you. A deep breath relaxes, and he explains it creates significant beneficial changes in physiologically relevant biomarkers. From his translation and application of one of the more than 3,000 poems in the ancient script Thirumanthiram, Dr. Balasubramanian,…
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Is depression, as most of us experience it, meaningless suffering? Dr. Lisa Miller presents research that lends meaning to the experience of depression and to our experience on planet Earth. Dr. Lisa Miller is perhaps the world’s foremost expert in…
Verbalizing the similarities between yoga philosophy and evidence-based, Western mental health practices. Identifying mindless-based yoga practice that can be utilizes in mental health treatment to enhance cognitive change and a mindfulness-based yoga practice that can be utilized to enhance behavioral change. Nikolai Blinow is a certified yoga instructor and licensed mental health counselor in the…
Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don’t know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health, but much less time on mental strength and mental health. We can choose to perform exercises that will help us learn to regulate our thoughts, manage our emotions,…
Angela Ridgel will discuss her current research and how it examines how exercise promotes changes in the brain in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Angela Ridgel, PhD is an Associate Professor in Exercise Science/Physiology at Kent State University. Dr. Ridgel’s current research examines how exercise promotes changes in the brain in individuals with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis…
