If you’ve ever told your child to look on the bright side, or taught them to see the glass as half full, you might wonder if there are real benefits to positive thinking. As it turns out, people who are more optimistic about their future actually tend to be significantly healthier. Many studies show that optimistic adults have better cardiovascular health, less disease and can even live longer than their less optimistic peers. This article treats especially a study that showed how optimism in kids and teenagers translated in real health benefits and less stress.
Psychosomatic Diseases
How to Nourish Your Brain
Eating healthy is in. Many try to jump on the healthy bandwagon in one way or the other. But it is more than a trend, it is vital for our health. Modern research reveals more and more links between diet and mood. Let’s take a look at how good nutrition can help your brain to function better and contribute to better mental health.
Mind/Body Health Connections
Dr. Victor Frankl discovered in concentration camp how important hope and a positive mindset were for survival. Find out in this article in which ways our mindset can influence physical and mental health, and what you can do to improve your outlook on life.
Does Fibromyalgia Come From Your Mind?
Fibromyalgia is affecting 2% of the US population. Besides muscle pain it shows a number of other symptoms and can have a strong influence on the mood. But psychological causes can trigger fibromyalgia as well. We will look into some of those possible triggers and reflect what we can do about that.
The Fountain of Youth for the Brain
A child is moving naturally. We adults sometimes forget to use our motor skills. Learn in this article how exercise can improve memory, emotional balance, and bring along many other benefits for the brain.
Mastering the Art of Letting Go
Sometimes letting go is hard – like breaking an old, addictive habit. There are so many obstacles to overcome and negativity to rethink. Being stuck in your past may be blocking your health, happiness, love, success and more. Find out in this article why it is important to let things go in your life.
How Do Emotions Influence Cancer Treatment?
Have you ever noticed that some people with cancer die unexpectedly, but others with less favorable diagnosis survive? Perhaps this can often be explained by the relationship between cancer and the mind, emotions and cancer. Is there any scientific basis for us to believe that positive emotions have specific physiological effects? This article will give you some interesting answers.
Psychosomatic Diseases – The Body Speaks
Body and mind always work together. You have a suffering in your body, your mind participates. You have suffering in your mind, your body participates. Today we want to understand psychosomatic diseases, how the body and mind work together in health and illness, and how one affects the other. Read this fascinating article from the Psychiatrist Dr. Cesar Vasconcellos de Souza.