A neuroscientist explains how We humans are a social species. We live in groups. We take care of one another. We build civilizations. Our ability to cooperate has been a major adaptive advantage. It has allowed us to colonize virtually every habitat on Earth and thrive in more climates than any other animal, except maybe bacteria.
Read MoreThe largest ever study into a form of heart attack that mainly affects younger, seemingly healthy women has found there could be 1,000 victims per year in the UK. Use this powerful 1-minute breathing exercise to calm down and reduce anxiety
Read MoreYou really can die of a broken heart – here’s the science A fatal flaw? Shutterstock Nelson Chong, University of Westminster When you think of a broken heart, you probably picture something out of a romantic movie or a cartoon heart, cracked like a fragile piece of china. Indeed, so-called “broken heart syndrome” has a certified place in popular culture, and...
Read MoreHow to prevent teacher burnout during the coronavirus pandemic Teacher Céline Guérin explains two-metre distancing to students in the school yard of Marie-Derome School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que., May 11, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson Laura Sokal, University of Winnipeg; Jeff Babb, University of Winnipeg, and Lesley Eblie Trudel, University of...
Read More“It was very scary for both of us,” Terry tells WebMD. “Part of me was saying, ‘Thank God we know what it is, and now we will try to deal with it and do everything that we are supposed to do.’ But the rest of me was terrified that I was going to lose my soul mate.” Use this powerful 1-minute breathing exercise to calm down and...
Read MoreThe outbreak of coronavirus disease is stressful. Fear and worry about getting sick can overwhelm and have an emotional toll on you. Learning to cope with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Stress during a crisis can result in: Fear and worry about your own health and the health of your loved ones Changes in sleep or...
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