7 Ways To Make Self-Affirmations Feel Less Cheesy
Positive self-talk ― such as telling yourself you are doing a great job, that you are strong and important, and other similar words of affirmation ― has some surprising health benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, the activity may reduce symptoms of stress, pain and more. But what happens if you can’t get over the […]
COP26 deal sparks hope for positive tipping points
The Breakthrough Agenda agreed at COP26 could help trigger positive tipping points to tackle the climate crisis, researchers say. At the summit in Glasgow, leaders of countries covering 70% of world GDP pledged to “make clean technologies and sustainable solutions the most affordable, accessible and attractive option in each emitting sector globally before 2030.” This […]
Nurse Glitzes Up Gloomy Times With Vaccine Chandelier
Laura Weiss, RN, stays positive. A retired nurse who teamed up with the Boulder County Public Health department in February for their vaccine effort, Weiss remembers moments like vaccinating the parents of a man who had flown them from Venezuela to Colorado, determined to get them the shots. Weiss recounts how one woman, tearing up […]
Gut bacteria and flavonoid-rich foods are linked and improve blood pressure levels
Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. “Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance […]