By Lauren Klein | February 11, 2014 A new study finds a biological mechanism behind “thank you”—and reveals one way that it bonds couples together. Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, inviting us to think about what’s at the heart of our romantic relationships. Is there some sort of “glue” that binds us together with other… Continue reading All You Need is Love, Gratitude, and Oxytocin: the Science of Romance
Month: February 2014
What happened when I tried to be a ‘mindful’ parent
by LEAH MCLAREN Special to The Globe and Mail When I had my son James, I tried to be mindful for the first time in my life. I had practised yoga and meditation and read books on Buddhism and spiritual enlightenment before. I even did a 10-day juice detox during which I hallucinated colours while… Continue reading What happened when I tried to be a ‘mindful’ parent
Exercise Your Mind Just Like Your Abs With 10-Minute Mindfulness
You don’t have to spend a month meditating to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness. New research has found that short intervals of practicing mindfulness — even as brief as 10 minutes each day — can cause “really profound changes” in the brain, according to author Maria Konnikova, who examined memory and creativity in the book“Mastermind: How to… Continue reading Exercise Your Mind Just Like Your Abs With 10-Minute Mindfulness
Meditation study links history to science: Light experiences during meditation similar to visualizations caused by sensory deprivation
By Ashna Mukhi Staff Writer Brown Daily Herald Practitioners of Buddhist meditation have reported seeing globes, jewels and little stars during meditation-induced light experiences. The neurobiological explanation for these visions was the subject of a recent study led by Willoughby Britton, assistant professor of psychiatry and human behavior, and Jared Lindahl, professor of religious studies at… Continue reading Meditation study links history to science: Light experiences during meditation similar to visualizations caused by sensory deprivation
Mind Over Matter Stressed out? Think it out
Maggie Flynn, CTW Features Mind over matter is a difficult state to achieve, but according to a new study, meditation might provide some help in getting there. Research from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, suggests that 30 minutes of daily meditation may help alleviate the symptoms of anxiety, pain and depression. This six-month study, led by Johns… Continue reading Mind Over Matter Stressed out? Think it out
Battling A Sense Of Lost Time – the importance of being in nature
Battling A Sense Of Lost Time by MARCELO GLEISER December 11, 2013 2:43 PM The first word that comes to mind when I think about modern life is “overload.” The second is “dispersion.” We are the targets of an ongoing war for our attention: the Web, new technologies, food, clothing, music. We feel the constant need to… Continue reading Battling A Sense Of Lost Time – the importance of being in nature